Episode 103 with Theresa Hoover, co-author of Pass the Baton

On episode 103, I am joined by Theresa Hoover, who is a music educator, speaker, and writer. She is an advocate for student voice in the music room and helps teachers empower students throughout their musical experiences by transforming their classrooms into student-centered learning environments. Theresa has taught instrumental, general, and vocal music in a variety of settings, most recently teaching middle school band in Northern Virginia. She holds a bachelor’s degree in music education from Penn State University and a master’s degree in wind conducting from West Chester University, both in Pennsylvania. In the fall, Theresa will be starting work toward a Ph.D. in Music Learning and Teaching. Theresa was the founding director of the Chester County Youth Wind Ensemble and has been the guest conductor for several elementary and middle school ensembles in Pennsylvania and Virginia. Theresa is a recognized presenter and clinician at local, regional, and national level conferences. She is a Google for Education Certified Trainer, Google Certified Innovator, and Noteflight Learn Ambassador, frequently working with teachers to help integrate technology into their music classes. Theresa also teaches summer graduate electives for the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Theresa is the co-author of Pass the Baton: Empowering All Music Students, published by Dave Burgess Consulting, Inc. Her writing has been featured on several online publications as well as on her own blog, Off the Beaten Path: A Music Teacher’s Journey. When not teaching, you can find Theresa curled up with a good book, on the running trail, traveling to visit family and friends, or spending time with her dog, Dizzy. You can sign up for Music Education Spring Sparks from April 6-22, 2022.  You can connect with Theresa at:  Website: www.offthebeatenpathinmusic.com, www.passthebatonbook.com Twitter: @MusicalTheresa Instagram: @MusicalTheresa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theresa.hoover.9 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theresa-hoover-a53464115/