Junta y personal
Oficiales electos
Jennifer Kauffman
Presidente electo, Asociación de Educadores de Música de Maryland
jmk.mmea@gmail.com
Jennifer Kauffman es actualmente maestra de coro K-5 General Music-4/5 en el condado de Anne Arundel, presidenta electa de MMEA, ex presidenta inmediata de MGMTA y representante de la División Este del Consejo NAfME para Educación Musical General. En 2015, Jennifer recibió un premio MMEA a la excelencia en la enseñanza, mientras enseñaba en el condado de Allegany. Sirviendo como presentador, conductor invitado. chaperona, adjudicadora a nivel local, distrital, estatal y oriental, y como artista de la lista del MSDE MC3, la ha ayudado a conocer el potencial de todos los estudiantes y el impulso para cambiar las estrategias de instrucción para satisfacer las necesidades de cada estudiante.
Dr. Brian Schneckenburger
Presidente, Asociación de Educadores de Música de Maryland
bks.mmea@gmail.com
El Dr. Brian Schneckenburger es Supervisor de Música y Danza de las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Baltimore. Actualmente se desempeña como presidente de la Asociación de Educadores de Música de Maryland y como miembro del Comité Directivo del proyecto Enseñanza con fuentes primarias de la Asociación Nacional para la Educación Musical. Brian también es profesor adjunto en el departamento de educación musical de la Universidad Towson. Recibió su Ph.D. en Currículo e Instrucción / Educación Musical de la Universidad de Maryland, College Park.
Thomas Pierre
Miembro-At-Large, Asociación de Educadores de Música de Maryland
tompierre@hotmail.com
Thomas Pierre es un maestro de música certificado por la Junta Nacional en las escuelas públicas del condado de Prince George. Tiene un certificado en pedagogía Orff-Schulwerk y es un ganador del Premio Nacional CMA Music Teachers of Excellence 2020. Otros premios incluyen: Premio de Artes del Alcalde de DC a la Excelencia en la Enseñanza, Certificado de Estudio del Centro Kennedy que Cambia la Educación a través de las Artes, Educador de Música Destacado de la Asociación de Educadores de Música de Maryland y cuarto de finalista para el Premio de Educador de Música GRAMMY 2019. El Sr.Pierre actualmente se desempeña como miembro general de MMEA y ha dirigido talleres a nivel local, estatal, nacional e internacional, brindando apoyo a niños y adultos que ayuda a cerrar la brecha de rendimiento en la educación urbana a través de la educación artística y la integración de las artes. .
Carrie Barrett Traube - Baltimore County
Recording Secretary, Maryland Music Educators Association
mmeasecretary@gmail.com
Carrie Barrett Traube, NBCT, holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s of Music Education Degree from Towson University. She has taught 4th and 5th grade music in Baltimore County for the past 6 years. At her school, she fills the role of both the vocal general and the instrumental teacher and hosts an after school ukulele program . During the summer, she enjoys working at music camps and marching band camps.
Matthew Heist
Presidente, Asociación de Directores de Bandas de Maryland
mheist.mmea@gmail.com
Matthew Heist ha enseñado música en el condado de Anne Arundel durante 17 años y actualmente es el director de bandas en Broadneck High School en Annapolis, Maryland. Sus responsabilidades en Broadneck incluyen la dirección de bandas de conciertos, bandas de música, bandas de jazz y conjuntos de percusión. Bajo su dirección, los conjuntos de conciertos, las bandas de jazz y los conjuntos de marcha del Sr. Heist han recibido calificaciones superiores consistentes en los festivales estatales y del distrito y han ganado una reputación de excelencia musical. Matthew también participa activamente en la Asociación de Educadores de Música de Maryland y es el actual presidente de la Asociación de Directores de Banda de Maryland.
Susan Eckerle - Montgomery County
President-Elect, Maryland Band Directors Association
sbe.mmea@gmail.com
Susan Eckerle is the Director of Bands at Wootton High School. She is the MCPS Senior Honor Band Prep Conductor and an At-Large MMBA board member. For MMEA, she has served on the MBDA board and as assistant manager of the Senior All-State Band. Her degrees are from LSU (BME) and CSU, Fresno (MA, conducting). She received the MMEA Outstanding Music Educator Award in 2023 and the Scroll of Excellence from WBDI in 2022.
Dr. Edryn J. Coleman
Presidente, Asociación de Educadores Corales de Maryland
ecoleman.mcea@gmail.com
El Dr. Edryn J. Coleman es director coral en Oakland Mills High School en el condado de Howard, Maryland, donde dirige el coro y enseña piano. Anteriormente, ha enseñado música en los niveles primario, medio y universitario sirviendo como Director de Actividades Corales en dos universidades. Para su crédito, tiene numerosos invitados dirigiendo, juzgando y presentando a profesionales hasta la fecha. Nacido en Montgomery, Alabama, tiene una licenciatura en voz de Stillman College, un MME de la Universidad Estatal de Florida y un DMA del Conservatorio de Música de Shenandoah en la Universidad de Shenandoah.
Antonieta (Toni) Daniel
Presidente electo, Asociación de Educadores Corales de Maryland
adaniel.mcea@gmail.com
Toni Daniel es un defensor y apoyo de las artes escénicas desde hace mucho tiempo. Completando su 18º año, es Directora de Actividades Corales en Parkside High School en Salisbury, Maryland. Durante su mandato, Toni se ha desempeñado en varios roles para varios eventos corales y organizaciones. Algunos de estos puestos incluyen: Presidente de All-Shore Junior y Senior, Presidente del Festival Coral Juvenil del Distrito V, Presidente del Festival Coral Senior del Distrito V y Presidente de la Asociación Coral Eastern Shore. Ella comprende el impacto positivo que las artes escénicas pueden tener en la vida de un estudiante: un lugar de aceptación y pertenencia.
AnneMarie Karnbach
Presidente, Asociación de Directores de Orquesta de Maryland
amk.mmea@gmail.com
AnneMarie Karnbach enseña orquesta, piano y guitarra en Chopticon High School, donde comenzó el programa de orquesta hace 19 años. Le gusta dirigir y arbitrar invitados. Tiene un BFA en Interpretación Musical de IUP, donde también pasó cuatro años actuando con la Sinfónica de Johnstown. AnneMarie vive actualmente en Hollywood, Maryland con su esposo, Chris; sus dos hijos, Christopher y Abby; tres perros, Murphy, Daisy y Holly; y Nora la gata. ¡Está muy emocionada de estar involucrada con MODA como presidenta electa!
Dana Shieh
Presidente electo, Asociación de Directores de Orquesta de Maryland
dls.mmea@gmail.com
Maestra activa y adjudicadora, la Sra. Dana Shieh ha estado enseñando durante los últimos 28 años. Actualmente es directora de orquesta de cuerdas en Bishop McNamara High School. Anteriormente fue directora de orquesta de cuerdas en la Academia de Artes Thomas G. Pullen en el condado de Prince George. La Sra. Shieh tiene una licenciatura en interpretación de viola de la Universidad Estatal de Columbus, una maestría en educación musical de la Universidad Estatal de Florida y una certificación Suzuki de Emory y Henry College. La Sra. Shieh se ha desempeñado anteriormente como directora de la Experiencia de Música Instrumental de Verano en la Universidad de Maryland y ha sido jueza de festivales de todo el estado, solista y conjunto y de orquesta en todo el estado. Como intérprete, la Sra. Shieh ha actuado profesionalmente con la Orquesta Filarmónica Nacional y otras orquestas en el área de DC.
Christie Cook
Presidente, Asociación de Maestros de Música en General de Maryland
mgmtapresident@gmail.com
Christie Cook es la Supervisora de Bellas Artes y Artes Escénicas de las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Calvert. Pasó 14 años en el aula enseñando apreciación musical y orquesta en las escuelas intermedias Northern y Windy Hill. Christie está emocionada de servir a MMEA en su papel de presidenta de MGMTA para promover la educación musical en Maryland a través de la programación de un desarrollo profesional sobresaliente para los maestros y la defensa continua del acceso a una educación musical de calidad para estudiantes de todas las edades.
Ashleigh Cicconi
Presidente electo, Asociación General de Maestros de Música de Maryland
mgmtapresidentelect@gmail.com
Ashleigh Cicconi, M.Ed., MT-BC, tiene una licenciatura en musicoterapia, una maestría en educación y actualmente está completando su doctorado en liderazgo educativo. Se ha desempeñado como musicoterapeuta certificada por la junta y supervisora de pasantías, así como también ha desarrollado e implementado un programa educativo musical original. Ashleigh actualmente trabaja en McDonogh School como profesora de artes escénicas en la escuela primaria, además de profesora adjunta en la Universidad de Towson, donde imparte varios cursos de educación musical y especialidades musicales.
Dra. Louise Anderson
Presidente, Sociedad de Maryland para la formación de profesores de música
dranderson.mmea@gmail.com
El Dr. Anderson , profesor asistente y coordinador de educación musical en la Universidad de Salisbury, MD, tiene 30 años de experiencia enseñando música en escuelas PK-12. Sus áreas de enfoque son música general secundaria, educación musical coral, redacción de planes de estudios, instrucción en ukelele y tecnología musical. Su compromiso con el servicio fue recompensado con el Premio al Servicio de la Escuela de Humanidades de Fulton. También interpreta una variedad de instrumentos y canta con Diana Wagner, también profesora de la UB.
Dra. Laura Hicken
Presidente electo, Sociedad de Maryland para la formación de profesores de música
lkh.mmea@gmail.com
Laura Hicken es profesora asistente de educación musical en la Universidad Towson. Ella imparte cursos de educación musical de pregrado y posgrado y es la patrocinadora de la facultad del capítulo Colegiado de NAfME. Hicken obtuvo su Ph.D. en Música y Aprendizaje Humano en la Universidad de Texas en Austin, su Maestría en Educación Musical en UNC-Greensboro y su Licenciatura en Educación Musical en la Universidad Furman. Antes de enseñar en Towson, Hicken enseñó banda y música en general en Carolina del Sur y Florida.
Amy T. Hairston - Montgomery County
President-Elect, Maryland Music Educators Association
ahairston.mcea@gmail.com
Amy T. Hairston, MMEA President-Elect, is in her 19th year as a choral/general music teacher at Springbrook High School. She is a proud alumnus of Oakland Mills HS & UMD. In addition to her work for MMEA and Montgomery County, Amy has been a clinician and adjudicator for Calvert, Baltimore & Howard County, and has led professional development sessions at NJMEA and the Maryland Arts Summit. She enjoys promoting music education advocacy, vocal coaching for musicals and coaching Springbrook’s JV Girls Soccer team.
Appointed Chairs & Representatives
Amy T. Hairston
Presidente de incidencia
ahairston.mcea@gmail.com
Amy T. Hairston está en su 16 año como maestra de teatro y música coral / general en MD (Springbrook HS). Ella es una ex alumna orgullosa de Oakland Mills HS & UMD. Este verano, se unió a la junta de MCEA como enlace de desarrollo profesional. Ha sido clínica de música y adjudicadora para Howard, Montgomery, Baltimore y Calvert County, y disfruta presentarse en MMEA in-services.
Krystal Williams
Krystal Williams es actualmente la directora de banda en Western High School for Girls en Baltimore, MD. La Sra. Williams asistió a la Universidad Estatal de Morgan como licenciada en Música de 1999 a 2005. Después de recibir su Licenciatura en Música Instrumental, continuó su educación en Dirección y fue Asistente de Posgrado del Programa de Banda Estatal de Morgan. La Sra. Williams también tiene una maestría en enseñanza del College of Notre Dame Maryland. Es profesora de música durante 14 años en las Escuelas Públicas de la Ciudad de Baltimore. Actualmente reside en Windsor Mill, MD con su esposo Dwight y su hijo Matthew.
Dr. Jorim Edgar Reid, Sr. - Morgan State University
Collegiate Chapter Representative Chair
Composer and Conductor Dr. Jorim Reid, Sr. is an Assistant Professor, Director of Bands & Instrumental Music Coordinator at Morgan State University. He previously served as Director of Bands at Fayetteville State University (2015-2021) and North Carolina Central University (2000-2014). Reid has a Bachelor’s in Music Education degree from Florida A & M University, a Master’s of Music Education degree from Florida State University, and a Doctorate of Musical Arts Degree (DMA) from Boston University.
Jelynna-Marie Horsey - FSU NAfME Chapter
Collegiate Representative
Hello, My name is Jelynna Horsey and I’m an upcoming junior music education major with a vocal and choral focus at Frostburg State University. I am so excited to be the Collegiate Board Member this year and I can’t wait to do some good!
Kellie Harvey, NBCT - Wicomico County
Conference Chair
Kellie Harvey, NBCT, has been musically inspiring students in Wicomico County since 2014. Named 2020 Fruitland Primary Teacher of the Year and 2022 MMEA Outstanding Music Educator, Kellie has developed and implemented an arts integration curriculum, mentored new and current teachers, and received numerous grant awards. Within her community, Kellie shares her music skills by performing in local ensembles and teaching private lessons. She is a graduate of Seton Hill University and University of Florida.
Richard McReady
Richard A. McCready enseña Tecnología Musical, Piano y Guitarra en la Escuela Secundaria River Hill en Clarksville, Maryland, y también es el Maestro de Recursos para Tecnología Musical en el Condado de Howard, MD. Recibió el premio 2013 TI: ME Mike Kovins Teacher of the Year, el 2013 Howard County Music Educator of the Year Award y también el 2014 Maryland Outstanding Music Educator Award. También fue reconocido por School Band and Orchestra como uno de sus “50 directores que marcan la diferencia” en 2017, y fue semifinalista del premio Grammy Music Educator Award en 2015.
Lulu Mwangi Mupfumbu - Baltimore County (UMBC)
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access (DEIA) Initiatives Chair
Lulu Mwangi Mupfumbu is a professor at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, where she conducts the Camerata Chamber Choir and teaches music education and conducting. She holds a Master’s in Conducting from Ohio State University and a Bachelor’s in Music Education from Atlantic Union College. An award-winning conductor, her ensembles have performed globally, achieving accolades at major events. Beyond academia, she actively guest conducts, and encourages students to use their talents to serve others.
Walter Harley
Walter A. Harley tiene 27 años como presidente, director de bandas y orquesta en Oxon Hill High School. Las bandas / orquestas de Oxon Hill han recibido calificaciones de Superior y Excelente en festivales de música locales, estatales y nacionales. Los premios Walter son Director de Banda del Año 2008, Premio LOVE 2009, 2012; Maestro del año 2000 del condado de Prince Georges, Educador sobresaliente del año 2010, 2011, 2012 de PGCPS; The Washington Post Agnes Myer, Educadora Sobresaliente del Año 2012, y Mención de Excelencia de la NBA 2011, 2012 y 2016.
Lizzie Devereux - State of Maryland (MSDE)
MSDE Representative
elizabeth.devereux@maryland.gov
Lizzie Devereux joined MSDE in 2023 as Director of Comprehensive Arts, bringing nearly two decades’ experience as a music teacher and administrator. Proud to call Maryland home since 2015, Lizzie served as United Way’s Education Director for 8 years before joining MSDE. She has a B.A. from Barnard College; an M.M. from East Carolina University; and an Ed.M. in Education Policy from Harvard University. She is a 2017 Maryland Leading Woman, Baltimore City resident, and still performs regularly in orchestras and chamber music groups.
Judy N. Drengwitz - Sweetwater
Music Industry Representative
Judy has worked in the music industry for more years than many of you have been born...stores in Wichita, Anaheim, Wheaton MD, Gaithersburg, MD and now Indiana. Why I do what I do is because I know the importance of arts and music as a necessary part of education. I was raised by 2 musicians...Dad had a big band and was with the Wichita Symphony, Mom was his singer. I was around music my whole life. With a group from NAMM we go on The Hill almost every year to advocate for music education...working with elected officials and their educational staff. I have work with arts supervisors, band directors, etc...and will do all that I can to help their programs. The importance of this work makes my life complete.
Chan'nel Howard - Baltimore City
Music Supervisors Representative
Chan’nel Williams Howard was born in Baltimore City and is a proud product of the Baltimore City Public Schools. She is a proud graduate of Western High School. Chan’nel received her bachelor’s degree from Frostburg State University, her Master’s degree from University of Phoenix, and is in pursuit of her doctorate in Educational Leadership and Administration from Walden University.
Chan’nel heralds her greatest accomplishment as being a mom. She has three beautiful children Jonathan, Benjamin, and Aubree and a host of “band children” from her over 12 years as a band director at Northeast Middle School.
Chan’nel has proudly served Baltimore City Public Schools for 22 years where the bulk of her work was as a middle school band director and as Coordinator of Fine Arts since 2017.
Robby Burns - Howard County
Music Technology Chair
Robby teaches band and general music at Ellicott Mills Middle School in the Howard County Public School System, where he also co-directs the HCPSS Middle School GT Honor Band. Outside of HCPSS, he maintains a large private percussion studio, a freelance performing schedule, as well as adjudicating, coaching, and consulting work. Robby has presented at music educator conferences all over the country on a range of topics relating to band, orchestra, and technology. He is the author of “Digital Organization Tips for Music Teachers" from Oxford University Press. He produces a blog and podcast called Music Ed Tech Talk.
Michelle Bogart - Carroll (Private School)
Private Schools Representative
Michelle.kelly.music@gmail.com
Michelle Bogart has taught in private, public, and charter schools in Pennsylvania and Maryland. She is currently the Director of Student Activities and Music Teacher at Springdale Preparatory School. She has served as a board member for both MBDA and the Frederick Symphony Orchestra where she managed the Young Artist Competition. She holds degrees in music education from Susquehanna University (BM), and Towson University (MS).
Louise L. Anderson - Salisbury University
Research Chair
Dr. Anderson, an Associate Professor and the Coordinator for Music Education at Salisbury University, MD, has 30 years of experience teaching music in PK-12 schools. Her focus areas are secondary general music, choral music education, curriculum writing, ukulele instruction, and music technology. Her commitment to service was rewarded with the Service Award for the Fulton School of the Humanities. She also performs a variety of instruments and sings with Diana Wagner, also an SU professor.
Laura Allison - Baltimore County
Special Learners Committee Chair
Laura Allison has been teaching music in Baltimore County for 17 years. She has worked in an elementary setting with a large population of autistic students and is currently teaching at a separate public day school for children ages 3-21 with severe and profound disabilities. Laura has her BME in Music Education from WV Wesleyan College and an MS in Special Education from Johns Hopkins University. She received the MMEA Outstanding Educator Award in 2023.
Phil Barnes - Montgomery County
State Large Ensemble Festivals Chair
Phil Barnes has served as the Coordinator of Instrumental Music & Theatre for Montgomery County Public Schools since 2020. In this role, he supports over 200 teachers across the nation's 15th largest school district. MCPS is consistently named one of America’s Best Communities for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation. Before moving into administration, Phil spent 17 years teaching instrumental music, choral music, piano, guitar, music theory, music history, music technology, and music for special learners at the middle and high school levels. He is a proud product of the Maryland music education system, having attended Wicomico County Public Schools and the University of Maryland.
Sarah Burrall - Queen Anne's County
State Solo and Ensemble Festival Chair
Soprano Sarah Burrall is currently in her 9th year of teaching at Matapeake Middle School in Queen Anne’s County. She teaches Choral Music, Music & Theatre Arts, and acts as the Musical Production director. She has been able to cultivate thriving choral and musical programs. Outside of teaching, Sarah has lent her vocal talents to several non-profit organizations. Sarah received her bachelor's from Salisbury University in 2015 and her master's in Music Education from Kent State University in 2022.
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John Pusateri - Baltimore County
Tri-M Chair
John is in his 24th year of teaching choral & orchestral music at Perry Hall High. Since becoming chair of the department in 2014, John has maintained a vibrant choral program, with his ensembles regularly performing at the highest level at festivals, presenting sessions at the state conference, as well as many students being accepted to state ensembles yearly. As the Tri-M Chapter Advisory at Perry Hall, he is excited to extend his support to other Maryland Tri-M chapters through his role on the board. John and his wife Mandi have three children, El, Lewey and Maryana, all of whom participate in the arts through dance or vocal performance.
Richard McCready - Howard County
Young Composers Project Chair
Richard A McCready teaches Music Technology, Piano, and Guitar, at River Hill High School in Clarksville, Maryland, and is also the Resource Teacher for Music Technology for Howard County, MD. He was awarded the 2013 TI:ME Mike Kovins Teacher of the Year Award, the 2013 Howard County Music Educator of the Year Award, and also the 2014 Maryland Outstanding Music Educator Award. He was also recognized by School Band and Orchestra as one of their “50 Directors Who Make A Difference” in 2017, and was a Grammy Music Educator Award semi-finalist in 2015.
Staff
Anthony J. Conto
Executive Director
Anthony has been Executive Director for MMEA since July 1, 2022. Prior to his appointment, he came to MMEA with over a decade of service to the Board, as well as over two decades of experience as a music educator and arts administrator. His primary background is in instrumental music, as well as experience in choral music. He was the Director of Fine Arts and Director of Bands & Orchestra at Bishop McNamara H.S. in Forestville, Maryland. He earned both his Bachelor of Science and Master of Music in Music Education and Conducting, from the University of Maryland, as well as a graduate certificate in Executive Leadership in Arts and Culture Strategy from the University of Pennsylvania and National Arts Strategies. He is currently also the Artistic Director and Conductor for the D.C.’s Different Drummer’s Symphonic Band, in Washington D.C. He has an extensive background with non-profit organizations and a wealth of experience working with teams, event coordination, fundraising, and budget management. Anthony was born, raised and currently lives in Prince George’s County, Maryland.
Kayde Deardorff
Gerente de Comunicaciones
mmeamarylandinfo@gmail.com
Kayde es un amante de la naturaleza y músico de toda la vida, y ha sido artista docente y miembro del equipo de administración de varias organizaciones sin fines de lucro de Virginia. Ha trabajado en administración y servicio al cliente durante 13 años, y realmente disfruta trabajar de forma remota con MMEA.
Andie Sante
Gerente de Operaciones
mmeamarylandinfo@gmail.com
Andie es un residente de Maryland durante toda su vida y ha pasado los últimos 25 años trabajando en puestos administrativos para organizaciones sin fines de lucro en las artes y las humanidades. Ella es una ex alumna de All State Senior Chorus y le encanta trabajar para MMEA para promover la educación musical en Maryland.