Mentoring at the KMEA ISW
New Teachers: You don’t want to miss these exciting sessions and the FREE New Teacher Luncheon this coming KMEA, February 22-24 in Wichita! […]
Mentoring
Steps to Combat Music Teacher Burnout
As we reach the midpoint of the school year, teachers around the state and country are re-evaluating curriculum, literature choices, enrollment numbers, schedule changes, etc. […]
KMEA Mentoring Program
The Winds of Kansas are moving, again! Once again, our KMEA Mentoring Program is continuing to grow under the leadership of new KMEA President, Gretchen […]
Ask the Experts: Beginning the School Year on the Right Foot
Kansas is blessed with great music teachers from around the state who have a great deal of wisdom and advice they can share with peers. […]
Challenges in Small Schools
I’m now set to begin my 20th year of teaching – all of them in small schools in Kansas’ northwest district and I’m passionate about […]
Music Education and 21st Century Skills
To quote the author Robert Fulghum, “All I ever really needed to know I learned in kindergarten.” I would add, “All I ever really needed […]
Beyond Methodology & Curriculum: What They Don’t Have Time to Teach You Before the First Year
Freshly graduated, newly employed in my first real, grown-up job, I was ready to take on the world in an inner-city middle school choral position. […]
Choose to Further Yourself!
Never look back on your past and think, “It has passed me by!” Every moment on this earth we are given multiple choices and opportunities […]
Kelly Knedler Is the NFHS Outstanding Music Educator!
Outstanding Music Educator Award Recipient The Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) is pleased to announce that Kelly Knedler, director of Choral Music and […]
Mentoring: “Serve”
Kelly Knedler and Holly Taylor, Mentoring co-chairs We were born to serve. Yes. Serve each other through the talents and skills with which we’ve been […]