Educator

Doctorate of Education Degree

The Influence of Arts Participation on NJ Middle School Student Outcomes, Grades 6-8.

Abstract

This study analyzed the efficacy of arts education using three different statistical methods to answer a total of five research questions. The study found that in four out of five areas measured, the arts did not have a significant impact on student achievement when controlling for socioeconomic status and other student and school demographic variables. In research question No. 1, an ANOVA found that there is no significant difference in the mean levels of arts participation reported by schools among the six groups of median household incomes, as measured by the Federal Income & Benefits ranges. In research questions No. 2 and 3, it was determined that the level of arts participation does not significantly affect academic achievement as defined and measured by PARCC English Language Arts and Math performance scores. In research question No. 4, we found that arts participation does significantly impact the school climate variable of “chronic absenteeism”, contributing 1.3% variability as a predictor variable. Finally, in research question No. 5, we found that arts participation does not significantly impact the school climate variable of “student suspension” rates. The analysis for questions 2 to 5, showed that the strongest predictor variable was socioeconomic status as measured by school district median household income.

Nonprofit Leadership

American Classical Orchestra, New York City

Manager of Education & Operations July 2023 – Present

Direct all aspects of Classical Music for Kids in-school performances from: booking events; communication with schools for set up; billing for events; coordinating with musicians; creating & distributing “Teacher Guides” for programs; and being event M.C.
Write a bi-monthly newsletter to build the Classical Music for Kids brand in the tri-state area that includes resources for teachers
Manage all social media marketing for the American Classical Orchestra. Serve on the Board’s “External Relations” committee.
Manage all aspects of Orchestra concert performances, including:
program writing; stage plot & set-up; tickets & seating; solo artists travel arrangement.

Classical Music for Kids leaders past & present: Van den Bossche, Crawford, & York

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School Administration Experience

Wall Township Public Schools, Wall, NJ

K-12 Curriculum Supervisor July 2018 – June 2021

Directed all art and music curriculum development, specifically for improving the vertical articulation of the arts district-wide, and creating new programs such the All-Wall Band and the summer All-Wall Theater.
Directly supervised 27 music and art teachers across 6 school buildings by communicating program goals & addressing teachers needs; and conducting teacher observations & annual evaluation reports of teacher performance using the Danielson system.
Managed Music & Art department budgets, oversaw curricular supply orders, & supervised payroll vouchers for part-time staff.
Oversaw research, planning with the Board of Ed, & implementation of a Visual & Performing Arts Academy for Wall High School.

United Nations International School, New York, NY

K-12 Music Coordinator/Teacher August 2014 – June 2016

Managed 33 independent music teachers by scheduling student lessons and teacher studio space.
Processed the payroll for 33 teachers, and oversaw billing for private lessons and special classes for over 400 students through accounts receivable.
Coordinated outside agencies to do special events and programs on the UNIS campus, and served as event manager for studio recitals for all 33 teachers and their students.
Taught general music for K-4th grade, and conducted two large music concerts with over 300 parents in attendance.

Zurich International School, Waedenswil, Switzerland

Lower School Music Department Head August 2002 – June 2004

Served as sole administrator for the Music Academy, which offered private instrumental music instruction for over 150 students.
Hired and managed twelve private music teachers for the Academy.
Organized and managed several public recitals for the Academy throughout the school year.
Wrote the first music curriculum for Grades One to Six for the Lower School within the framework of the Primary Years Program of the International Baccalaureate Organization.
Coordinated performance-learning opportunities for students to travel throughout Europe and perform music concerts
Managed all logistics for these student international trips to music festivals, including all travel and lodging arrangements.

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College and K-12 Teaching Experience

Georgian Court University, Lakewood, NJ

Adjunct Professor | September 2016 – 2022

Instruct a core general education lecture class entitled, Music Appreciation.
Teach private studio music lessons in Voice and Piano for college students as elective credits.

Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, NJ

Adjunct Professor | January 2009 – May 2012

Taught the general education lecture class entitled, Music Appreciation.
Instructed the elective classes Voice Performance I & II.

Monmouth Beach Public School, Monmouth Beach, NJ PK-8 Music Teacher | April 2012 – June 2014

Taught general music for all grades, including class Recorder Lessons for 3rd Graders, & class Guitar for 6th Graders.
Served on the Regional Music Curriculum Writing committee for Shore Regional High School.

Holy Cross Catholic School, Rumson, NJ

PK-8 Music Teacher | September 2009 – April 2012

Taught general music for grades Pre-K to Eighth grade, including class Recorder Lessons for 3rd Grade students.
Directed the chorus in Church and school Mass liturgies; and professional studio recording projects.

Yew Chung International School, Beijing, China

PK-12 Music Teacher | August 2000 – June 2001

Developed & taught a progressive music program for Grades K to 12 within the framework of the British National Curriculum.
Directed the High School Choir students in singing for two different professional CD recording productions, entitled “Emmanuel” and “His Children”.