Getting Assessment Right with Glenn Nierman

Steve and Alan talk with University of Nebraska-Lincoln professor Glenn Nierman about authentic assessment in the K-12 music classroom. Referenced in This Episode: Dr. Glenn E. Nierman (BM, Washburn; MM & DME, Cincinnati), U.S. National Association for Music Education (NAfME) Past President, is currently the Distinguished Glenn Korff Professor of Music Education, as well as … Read more

What Trauma Does to Our Students with Nicole Cobb

Alan and Steve talk to counselor Nicole Cobb about how Covid and other sources of trauma impact their learning and engagement. Links & References: Dr. Nicole Cobb has worked in education for 25 years as a teacher, school counselor and administrator at the district and state level.  Her professional experience has allowed her to link … Read more

This stuff works! Real-World Application with Jennifer Williams

Steve and Alan talk with Jennifer Williams about specific ways she has implemented Music Ed Insights into her high school instrumental music classroom, and how they’ve made a difference for students. Links & References: Currently in her nineteenth year of teaching, Jennifer Williams received a Bachelor in Music Education Cum Laude from Drake University in … Read more

Staying Curious, Empathetic, and Optimistic with Jason Max Ferdinand

Alan and Steve talk with Jason Max about learning more, growing in understanding, and staying optimistic about your students and the world. Links & References: JASON MAX FERDINAND, Professor – Conductor – Composer – Speaker, is the founding artistic director of The Jason Max Ferdinand Singers: an ensemble of exceptional talents, and is director of choral activities, chair of the music … Read more