Key Conversations

Key Conversations

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Key Conversations episodes

  • Helping Beginning Teachers Stay

    Dr. Alicia Romero-Sardinas of Florida International University joins us to discuss available research examining difficulties beginning teachers face and strategies to help keep them in the classroom.

    Dr. Alicia Romero-Sardiñas is an adjunct professor of music education at Florida International University.

    13 min
  • Teaching and Imposter Phenomenon

    Dr. Rachel Sorenson joins the podcast to discuss her research on imposter phenomenon. The Impostor Phenomenon is a psychological construct that causes high achieving and successful individuals to doubt their competence and accomplishments. Research is beginning to show that, as a group, music educators are highly susceptible to these feelings.

    Dr. Sorenson is Assistant Professor of Music Education (Instrumental) at Kennesaw State University. 

    16 min
  • Arts Advocacy and Leadership

    James Daugherty visits FMEA and discusses the power of arts advocacy to impact and transform programs.

    James Daugherty currently serves as Southern Division President of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) representing eleven state music education associations within the Division (2022-2024). 

    30 min
  • Joy and the Power of Positive Practices

    FMEA Professional Learning chair Ajori Spencer is joined by Brigitte Poulson, the Performing Arts Coordinator for Pinellas County Schools, and Meghan Alfaro, President-Elect for the Florida Elementary Music Education Association. They talk about the joy of teaching music and their session entitled "Tune Out the Noise: The Power of Positive Practices for Music Educators," which they presented at the 2024 FMEA Professional Development Conference.

    21 min

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Thank you for listening to the Florida Music Education Association podcast entitled Key Conversations. In an effort to further support our mission to promote quality, comprehensive music education in…