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Centralia High School What do you teach? Band, Jazz, Music Theory, Music Appreciation What is your current go-to listen? Taylor Swift Why are you a music educator? I am a music educator because I want to inspire my students through music and encourage them to be creative and to learn how to express themselves through music. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1632523397291-MV8UWAGRNI0CIBXCKGHI/Dena%252BBaity.jpg 2021 Emerging Leaders - Dena Baity Where do you teach? ROWVA Central Elementary & ROWVA Jr/Sr High School What do you teach? Band, Elementary General Music, Junior High/Senior High General Music What is your current go-to listen? Anything alternative or indie rock is right up my alley! I'm also really into lo-fi for getting work done. Why are you a music educator? I am a music educator because I get to be part of the journey of students becoming more confident, capable, and better understanding the world around them through their study and practice of music. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1632511160511-NH7OD14T60E3QJL234QB/Marlyn+Barrera.jpeg 2021 Emerging Leaders - Marlyn Barrera Where do you teach? Stratford Middle School, Cloverdale Elementary What do you teach? Orchestra What is your current go-to listen? Chavela Vargas Why are you a music educator? I am a music educator because I enjoy sharing my love of music with others. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1632510531483-4499H0R223HGYP5UUIZH/Brian+Biederman.jpeg 2021 Emerging Leaders - Brian Biederman Where do you work? ILMEA What is your position? Student Programs Manager What is your current go-to listen? Saje Voices Why are you a music educator? The opportunity to share in the experience of creativity and performance is unlike any other profession. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1632520725739-WV712ZNBPR7RIG5PJGVC/Karen+Blair.png 2021 Emerging Leaders - Karen Blair Where do you teach? Richard Ira Jones Middle School What do you teach? Chorus, Junior High/Senior High General Music What is your current go-to listen? Six the Musical Why are you a music educator? I’m a music educator because I was transformed by music as a kid https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1632510468314-ERXEY4Z76VQP4MS4A85D/Abby+Crull.jpeg 2021 Emerging Leaders - Abby Crull Where do you teach? Westview Elementary School What do you teach? Elementary General Musi What is your current go-to listen? Jon Batiste Why are you a music educator? Our spaces are the best in the school - where community, connection, and confidence grow - especially in this season of reuniting after a year apart! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1632510814451-0L4OVM7OLRRKI5XB4VZY/John+Currey.jpg 2021 Emerging Leaders - John Currey Where do you teach? Champaign Central High School What do you teach? Band, Jazz, Orchestra What is your current go-to listen? Duke Ellington - The Great Paris Concert Why are you a music educator? There were some fantastic teachers that had a profound impact on me as a young person, and it is my hope that I can share that same experience with my students. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1632510689773-0GMUO0LL4REQ1FSX5O51/Drew+Dahan.jpeg 2021 Emerging Leaders - Drew Dahan Where do you teach? Niles North High School What do you teach? Chorus, Jazz What is your current go-to listen? I'm currently listening to a vocal jazz quartet called säje. All four of these singers are amazing writers and musicians! Why are you a music educator? I believe that music can help us bring out the best in ourselves, as well as the people around us, and that everyone should have access to a quality music education. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1632510739370-L7HK1LOCJLG3EYI12EOE/Jeff+Dare.jpeg 2021 Emerging Leaders - Jeff Dare Where do you teach? Edison Middle School What do you teach? Chorus, Junior High/Senior High General Music What is vyour current go-to listen? Dua Lipa Why are you a music educator? I'm a music teacher because I want to empower students to discover their musical selves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1632510725420-RXOKYUATI91FJQS9J5V8/Jaime+Escatel.jpeg 2021 Emerging Leaders - Jaime Escatel Where do you teach? Urbana Middle School What do you teach? Band What is your current go-to listen? Nahko Bear and Medicine for the People -- Artist Why are you a music educator? To promote lifelong learning and an appreciation for music. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1632753869668-33AYDVUWTK03E1EISC2Y/George%2BEspino.jpg 2021 Emerging Leaders - George Espino Where do you teach? West Middle School What do you teach? Band What is your current go-to listen? 70s Playlist Why are you a music educator? I am a music educator because I want to provide new and unique life experiences for my students. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1632510494786-P7IXJXHU83YQWE0RYVLR/Brandon+Estes.jpeg 2021 Emerging Leaders - Brandon Estes Where do you teach? Naperville Central High School What do you teach? Band, Jazz, Music Theory, Music Technology What is your current go-to listen? Anything from the band "Dirty Loops" - https://www.youtube.com/user/dirtyloops Why are you a music educator? I love influencing and unlocking those musical "a-ha" moments in our kids' musical journeys! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1632511028995-3IZNSQ78KR0A9TSOT6P2/Lori+Evenhouse.jpg 2021 Emerging Leaders - Lori Evenhouse Where do you work? ILMEA What is your role? Communications Manager What is your current go-to listen? I've been re-discovering my favorites from high school, mostly Destiny's Child Why do you work in music education? When I was a student, music was the best and most important part of my day and I hope to support those experiences for students and the educators who create those opportunities and spaces. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1632520774720-L2FHFY5PUR1O6WCZKJHJ/Christina+Farley+Wilke.jpeg 2021 Emerging Leaders - Christina Farley Wilke Where do you teach? Mayo Middle School and Carolyn-Wenz Elementary School What do you teach? Band What is your current go-to listen? Anything by the Indigo Girls Why are you a music educator? My own experiences in music have led me to believe that music education is a beautiful medium through which I can empower students to live their truths, find their voices, and develop a deep appreciation for music. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1632511456974-QVOY3QNFGQ3Q00AFVTYN/Theresa+Farrell.jpeg 2021 Emerging Leaders - Theresa Farrell Where do you teach? Downers Grove D58; Herrick Middle School, Pierce Downer, Henry Puffer, & Belle Aire Elementary Schools What do you teach? Band What is your current go-to listen? NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Why are you a music educator? Music uniquely connects us in a way no other subject can. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1633122709687-XMXA5O7UAARCNUJJVUR8/Fernsberg%2C+Christi.jpg 2021 Emerging Leaders - Christi Fernsberg Where do you teach? Urbana High School and Middle School What do you teach? Band What is your current go-to listen? Snarky Puppy Why are you a music educator? My middle and high school band experiences opened up a whole new world to me, and I want to bring that joy into the lives of my students. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1632758019219-DIS8DS827U64HNXUIWUX/Curtis%2BFischer-Oelschlaeger.jpg 2021 Emerging Leaders - Curtis Fischer-Oelschlaeger Where do you teach? Rockridge Junior and Senior High Schools What do you teach? Band, Chorus, Guitars, Junior High/Senior High General Music What is your current go-to listen? Something Rotten Why are you a music educator? So I can do what I love most everyday - make music! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1632523772565-2OTH8FVULI5GSM30VVLU/Katrina%2BFitzpatrick.jpg 2021 Emerging Leaders - Katrina Fitzpatrick Where do you teach? Morton Jr. High School/Morton High School What do you teach? Band, Jazz What is your current go-to listen? The Spectrum on Sirius XM Why are you a music educator? My mission is to create a community for students to express themselves and foster friendships. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1632523686567-EEXXRFAXO0GKDKW4NFJG/Madison%2BFouts.jpg 2021 Emerging Leaders - Madison Fouts Where do you teach? I attend Augustana College and am student teaching at Bettendorf Middle School and Garfield Elementary School What do you teach? Band, Elementary General Music What is your current go-to listen? Montgomery Ricky by Ricky Montgomery Why are you a music educator? To provide a safe, welcoming environment for students who have a passion for music. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1632521062974-ZMV9UO7GHOWLAHXCJRCC/Andrea%2BFrancis.jpg 2021 Emerging Leaders - Andrea Francis Where do you teach? Frankfort CUSD #168 What do you teach? Band, Chorus What is your current go-to listen? Peach Pit--Being So Normal (album) Why are you a music educator? Nothing can bring more people together and develop kind and caring people than music. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1632510442553-7LH6Q42SU4OVH9RN92AI/Andrew+Gallegos.jpeg 2021 Emerging Leaders - Andrew Gallegos Where do you teach? Olympia Middle School & High School What do you teach? Chorus, Jazz What is your current go-to listen? Jacob Collier Why are you a music educator? I am a music educator because it is an opportunity to teach students about music, life, and continually becoming a better person. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1632510954844-SKRZ641I3LSLDYN24DXZ/Kimberly+Gardner.jpeg 2021 Emerging Leaders - Kimberly Gardner Where do you teach? Frances Willard Elementary School What do you teach? Elementary General Music What is your current go-to listen? Old Church Basement by Maverick City Music Why are you a music educator? I became a music educator so I could make music available to "whosoever will." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1632511417978-HCTEPU3JAZH9SP8JROQ3/Vince+Genualdi.jpeg 2021 Emerging Leaders - Vince Genualdi Where do you teach? Warren Township High School What do you teach? Band, Guitars, Jazz, Music Technology, History of Rock and Roll What is your current go-to listen? Spotify New Playlist Why are you a music educator? I believe music education can change lives. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1632753399036-XK7P9H3SA551SD5QHQ0W/Kylie%2BHankowski.jpg 2021 Emerging Leaders - Kylie Hankowsky Where do you teach? Rolling Acres Middle School & Richwoods High School What do you teach? Band, Orchestra, IB Music What is your current go-to listen? "Sing to Me Instead" by Ben Platt or "The Much Much How How and I" by Cosmo Sheldrake Why are you a music educator? My biggest role models in life have been teachers and fellow musicians who believe in me, so I am inspired by them to support the next generation of young people. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1632511151391-9I452NCHAO02VX3R8PO8/Marc+Horning.jpeg 2021 Emerging Leaders - Marc Hornig Where do you teach? Thayer J Hill Middle School What do you teach? Music Technology, Orchestra What is your current go-to listen? Currents (album) by Tame Impala (band) Why are you a music educator? I believe that a holistic music education can positively influence the lives of all students. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1632510522549-07KFJYTA8UX9PWNLCMG9/Caleesia+House.jpeg 2021 Emerging Leaders - Caleesia House Where do you teach? Wilson Middle School What do you teach? Band, Jazz, Orchestra What is your current go-to listen? My go-to albums are "I Am... Sasha Fierce" by Beyonce, and "Confessions" by Usher. My all time go-to radio station is channel 47 SIRIUS XMFLY " '90's and 2000's Hip-Hop & R&B". Why are you a music educator? I became a music educator because all of band directors saved me from my environment and now I want to pay it forward. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1632510842229-52NXBBPS07WAU3IVC4L5/Josh+Johnson.jpeg 2021 Emerging Leaders - Josh Johnson Where do you teach? Traughber Junior High School What do you teach? Band What is your current go-to listen? Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish & Doja Cat Why are you a music educator? I was heavily influenced by all of my previous band directors and music educators. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1632510903196-8ECPHAG3SKSYSPVUQXFY/Justin+Johnson.jpeg 2021 Emerging Leaders - Justin Johnson Where do you teach? Niles West High School What do you teach? Band, Jazz, Music Theory What is your current go-to listen? Music for the Movement- Common and Cordae Why are you a music educator? I teach because representation matters - I want students of color to be able to follow their passions and not feel pigeon holed into somewhere that didn’t necessarily fit their passions, regardless of genre or style of music. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1632511188768-QNGMUE7HN9G2W4T8WFS4/Sara+Jones.jpeg 2021 Emerging Leaders - Sara Jones Where do you teach? DePaul University What do you teach? Band, Junior High/Senior High General Music, Music Technology, Orchestra, Collegiate Music Education What is your current go-to listen? Lil Nas X Why are you a music educator? As a student, music class was where I found a place to belong, be accepted, and be musical, and I wanted to provide that for others. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1632510535209-QSKGNN9OQ6IXHEWFWNIN/Danelle+Larson.jpeg 2021 Emerging Leaders - Danelle Larson Where do you teach? Eastern Illinois University What do you teach? Instrumental Music Education What is your current go-to listen? Jacob Collier Why are you a music educator? To share my love of music and teaching with pre-service and in-service educators in efforts to positively impact K-12 learners. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1632520726002-WO6M22B09E0DT5IATPOR/Courtney+Leach.jpeg 2021 Emerging Leaders - Courtney Leach Where do you teach? Sullivan Elementary School What do you teach? Elementary General Music What is your current go-to listen? 80's Rock Why are you a music educator? It allows me to share the joy of making music with my students. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1632510903027-4275A9OFXRUYDRO3KNJ8/Kate+Lee.jpeg 2021 Emerging Leaders - Kate Lee Where do you teach? Maine East High School What do you teach? Chorus What is your current go-to listen? Bo Burnham's "Inside" Why are you a music educator? I am a music educator because there is nothing that can better teach us to see beauty in ourselves and more importantly, in those who are different from us. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1632520826597-B1U2P19TUIVZXSLMKJJK/Bernard+Long%2C+Jr..jpg 2021 Emerging Leaders - Bernard Long, Jr. Where do you teach? Madison Jr/Sr High School and Lindenwood University What do you teach? Band, Jazz, Music Theory, Orchestra What is your current go-to listen? Stevie Wonder Songs in the Key of Life Why are you a music educator? I wakeup everyday and teach to change lives through Music Education and Performance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1632764285274-P9GQW9NVESXTJC0VFO3G/Lowrey%2C+Jerry.jpeg 2021 Emerging Leaders - Jerry Lowrey Where do you teach? Downers Grove South High School What do you teach? Band, Jazz What is your current go-to listen? Mood Swing - Joshua Redman Quartet Why are you a music educator? I am a music educator because I was the given the gift of being able to use music as a vehicle through which I cultivate more courageous, thoughtful human beings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1632510518662-T7IRQ6SD6I7GRMDYPYYP/Caleb+Mackinder.jpeg 2021 Emerging Leaders - Caleb Mackinder Where do you teach? Bloomington High School and Bloomington Junior High School What do you teach? Orchestra What is your current go-to listen? Nickel Creek Why are you a music educator? I can't imagine being anything else. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1632521692082-QVYV475QD4QKGQ5D6S0G/Olivia+Mikulay.jpeg 2021 Emerging Leaders - Olivia Mikulay Where do you teach? Guilford High School/Eisenhower Middle School What do you teach? Chorus What is your current go-to listen? Taylor Swift Why are you a music educator? I love watching students develop a lasting love for choir and music. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1632510470217-1RQC4O4VA9007NPNF1VD/Bill+Mitchell.jpeg 2021 Emerging Leaders - Bill Mitchell Where do you teach? Glenwood High School, University of Illinois-Springfield, Illinois College What do you teach? Band, Jazz, Junior High/Senior High General Music, Music Theory, Applied low brass lessons What is your current go-to listen? Dirty Loops & Cory Wong - Turbo Why are you a music educator? I want to connect with students/people, music education is the avenue I use to make those connection. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1632510459573-PS4SIISGSJWZXNMOCV6N/Ann+Marie+Morrissette.jpeg 2021 Emerging Leaders - Ann Marie Morrissette Where do you teach? Barkstall Elementary School/ Central Illinois Youth Chorus What do you teach? Chorus, Elementary General Music What is your current go-to listen? Jon Batiste Why are you a music educator? To cultivate future participation and appreciation in the arts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1632510539554-LFU00GNKVRY8DO4QU5FQ/Darcy+Nendza.jpg 2021 Emerging Leaders - Darcy Nendza Where do you work? ILMEA What is your role? Executive Director What is your current go-to listen? Gen X Radio on Amazon Music Why are you a music educator? Music is fundamental to humanity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1632511131451-S87273FW8PG60D2Z6G5J/Lisa+Sullivan.jpg 2021 Emerging Leaders - Lisa Odom Where do you teach? Madison School - Skokie School District 69 What do you teach? Elementary General Music What is your current go-to listen? Grateful Dead/Dead & Co. Why are you a music educator? I am a music educator because I love to help children explore and create music! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1632510808264-HZQITLN4MPT9HDUJYO8O/Jesse+Rathgeber.jpeg 2021 Emerging Leaders - Jesse Rathgeber Where do you teach? Augustana College What do you teach? Elementary General Music, Junior High/Senior High General Music, Assessment and Evaluation in Music Education What is your current go-to listen? I've been enjoying this playlist created by last semester's general music methods class: (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4macJM6wkqqu82LXsuKbO1?si=4ad1759679a345bc) Why are you a music educator? Music is an essential aspect of life and all people deserve chances to better know, explore, and use music to better understand their lives, the lives of others, and our communal existence on this planet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1632510526199-PHVX05RO1BAXUUQP87WN/Callen+Sederquist.jpeg 2021 Emerging Leaders - Callen Sederquist Where do you teach? Matherville Intermediate, Sherrard Junior and Senior High What do you teach? Band, Chorus What is your current go-to listen? The Black Keys Why are you a music educator? I want to give students the joy and opportunity for music that I was given. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1632764944923-QB6I930WQ47ISBSP9M0N/Mikaela+Simmons.jpeg 2021 Emerging Leaders - Mikaela Simmons Where do you teach? Lincoln-Irving and Willard Elementaries, Moline, IL What do you teach? Band, Elementary General Music, Guitars, Orchestra, Rock Band What is your current go-to listen? Currently I have a dance playlist of my favorite EDM hits to use while training for a triathlon Why are you a music educator? I am a music educator because I believe that everyone should experience music positively before they're young and be fully supported- whether its a playful EGM class, a band/orchestra program, a rock program, or even the opportunity to create music technologically. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1632765026270-BGS0ET1BT74N59V26QZL/Katie%252BSmith.jpg 2021 Emerging Leaders - Katie Smith Where do you attend? Eastern Illinois University What program are you in? Collegiate Music Education Student What is your current go-to listen? Will Wood Why are you a music educator? I want to share my love of music with my future students and create a safe space for them where they can develop and gain life skills that they can use outside of the classroom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1632511414792-E421AVHUN62QDL7Y93DA/Stouffer%2C+Jake.jpg 2021 Emerging Leaders - Jake Stouffer Where do you teach? Dundee-Crown High School What do you teach? Administration - Associate Principal What is your current go-to listen? Currently binging Youngblood Brass Band and 90's Grunge Why are you a music educator? Music has been the most important component of my upbringing and I see so many ways in which students can connect to their lives through music. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1632510466718-FTIESU8O4WPEF5102QH2/Austin+Stout.jpeg 2021 Emerging Leaders - Austin Stout Where do you teach? South Side School, Effingham Unit 40 What do you teach? Elementary General Music What is your current go-to listen? Anything Instrumental Why are you a music educator? I chose to be a music educator to help students find the joy of learning and realize their potential through music. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1632511597565-G6159Y4GXJX98YAULF1N/Julie+Syperek.png 2021 Emerging Leaders - Julie Syperek Where do you teach? Lombard School District #44 (6 elementary Schools and 1 middle school) What do you teach? Band, Jazz, French Horn Lessons What is your current go-to listen? Mozart Piano Sonatas every morning Why are you a music educator? To give my students the same inspiring musical experience I was given. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1632510542137-OYG0BE53AXRQGA8GCG37/Dave+Tribelly.jpeg 2021 Emerging Leaders - Dave Tribley Where do you teach? Warren Township High School What do you teach? Band, Jazz, Special Education What is your current go-to listen? Scary Pockets Why are you a music educator? To guide students in their music education regardless of their individual levels so that they can be lifelong music listeners/enthusiasts, teachers, and/or performers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1632510437510-N8NC5L9XC4GBCAMLOQWX/Allessandra+West.jpeg 2021 Emerging Leaders - Allessandra West Where do you teach? Metea Valley High School What do you teach? Orchestra What is your current go-to listen? Mt. Joy is my current go-to artist Why are you a music educator? I am a music educator because I love to help students become musicians and promote learning within the arts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1632511180555-UL1YT8RQAL4WS9RDCM81/Sam+Whan.jpeg 2021 Emerging Leaders - Sam Whan Where do you teach? Mercer County Schools What do you teach? Chorus What is your current go-to listen? Novo Amor Why are you a music educator? To give back https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1632511355803-5VN9PI7D1FDP8BKKOBEQ/Stacy+Williams+Jackson.jpg 2021 Emerging Leaders - Stacy Williams-Jackson Where do you teach? Lincoln-Way Central and Lincoln-Way West High Schools What do you teach? Jazz, Orchestra What is your current go-to listen? I'm really into the Amazon Music "Yacht Rock" Station right now, and I'm not even sorry. Why are you a music educator? It's all about giving it back. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1632511177612-AHTK5TMOFICKKF3M97NW/Madeline+Wood.jpeg 2021 Emerging Leaders - Madeline Wood Where do you teach? United Junior High and United High School What do you teach? Band, Jazz, Junior High/Senior High General Music What is your current go-to listen? The Beatles Channel on Sirius XM Why are you a music educator? I am a music educators because I strive to teach students to be exceptional through music. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1632521284140-LMW57TMTUFD6YXJ8ZIBE/Eareen%2BYambao.jpg 2021 Emerging Leaders - Eareen Yambao Where do you teach? Herrick Middle School What do you teach? Chorus, Junior High/Senior High General Music What is your current go-to listen? A tie between the Hamilton Soundtrack and anything from George Ezra Why are you a music educator? I am a music educator because I fell in love with music and I enjoy helping others do the same. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1632511494377-Z5RZ3ZNT3O83ARBVITYF/Annie+Zaino.jpg 2021 Emerging Leaders - Anna Zaino Where do you teach? Johnsburg High School What do you teach? Band, Jazz, Music Theory What is your current go-to listen? Vulfpeck - Mr. Finish Line Why are you a music educator? Do what you love, and you never work a day in your life. https://ilmea.org/2022-emerging-leaders daily 0.75 2025-09-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1631203096678-WU6YLMDIP55M2VLJOB3D/unsplash-image-vpxeE7s-my4.jpg 2022 Emerging Leaders https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1631197838450-YRISN7NHS8LTOU6PAPAR/IMG_1835ds.jpg 2022 Emerging Leaders https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1631198547755-58BWE3EI5WNUUPD55O9J/IMG_1790ds.jpg 2022 Emerging Leaders https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1631198484582-JAE1H638X37CLOUTDWCU/IMG_1793ds.jpg 2022 Emerging Leaders https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1631198975719-G63GVWN56A1LKF1Z1G74/IMG_3698ds.jpg 2022 Emerging Leaders https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1663605370328-4CGG2IX2DFWNTJ3244PD/Aguilar%25252C%252BEli.jpg 2022 Emerging Leaders - Eli Aguilar College/University Augustana College Where do you teach? Rockridge Junior High and High School; Ridgewood Elementary School What areas of music education do you teach? Band, Chorus, Elementary General Music, Music Theory What’s your current go-to listen? Album: Freudian by Daniel Caesar Why are you a music educator? There is a passion for music in me that I hope my students can find in themselves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1663605086803-ZN84AN1JVNXK1XMWNT2F/Almonaci%2C+Armand.jpeg 2022 Emerging Leaders - Armando Almonaci College/University Monmouth College - currently an undergraduate student What areas of music education are you interested in? Elementary General Music, Guitars, Music Theory What’s your current go-to listen? Formula, Vol. 2 Why are you a music educator? To provide students the opportunity to create and get involved in music making/performing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1663777007447-MELVBF33ZQSYM77549MA/Anderson%252C%2BKyle.jpg 2022 Emerging Leaders - Kyle Anderson College/University Northern Illinois University Where do you teach? Crystal Lake Central High School What areas of music education do you teach? Band What’s your current go-to listen? Florence and the Machine Why are you a music educator? I am a music educator so I can instruct and inspire young musicians. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1663606403803-89N2K05BTHSPVH2J8WN4/Barrett%252C%2BMitchell.jpg 2022 Emerging Leaders - Mitch Barrett College/University DePaul University Where do you teach? Cooper Middle School & Lincoln Park High School What areas of music education do you teach? Chorus, Jazz, Junior High/Senior High General Music What’s your current go-to listen? My current go-to album is either Rumours by Fleetwood Mac or Gemini Rights by Steve Lacy Why are you a music educator? I am a music educator because I want to foster a welcoming community where all types of students are empowered to explore self-discovery through musical creativity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1663865151293-TDP7U84UATBKW2H95P7R/Square+Logo+Icon.png 2022 Emerging Leaders - Taylor Beekman College/University Northern Illinois University, Vandercook College of Music Where do you work? ILMEA State Office What is your current position? Student Programs Manager What’s your current go-to listen? Beyonce RENAISSANCE Why do you work in music education? I am a music education advocate because I believe that music has the ability to reach and uplift all students. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1663095936391-NCYVZAFM58VOLY3W3S9E/Berryhill%252C%2BLauren.jpg 2022 Emerging Leaders - Lauren Berryhill College/University Elmhurst University Where do you teach? Washington & Jefferson Middle Schools (D129) What areas of music education do you teach?Chorus, Junior High/Senior High General Music What’s your current go-to listen? Sleeping At Last Why are you a music educator? I believe in the music classroom's ability to transform people through music. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1663605088142-KPTU0171WXWQT2SCEIBU/Brockman%2C+Jaida.jpeg 2022 Emerging Leaders - Jaida Brockman College/University Eastern Illinois University Where do you teach? Granite City High School & Coolidge Junior High School What areas of music education do you teach? Band What’s your current go-to listen? Lake Street Dive Why are you a music educator? I love helping students learn applicable life skills and grow into better people through their musical journey. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1663605080766-26C0NV549AZ2SVI5RBNT/Cole%2C+Felicity.png 2022 Emerging Leaders - Felicity Cole College/University DePaul University Where do you teach? Longfellow Elementary School What areas of music education do you teach? Band, Chorus, Elementary General Music What’s your current go-to listen? 2000s Throwbacks Why are you a music educator? I teach music to help students discover the various ways in which music can bring them joy- and because they are goofballs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1663169707412-0XWOCXZRQWIHKR1CUMG8/Chally%2C+Brittany.jpeg 2022 Emerging Leaders - Brittany Chally College/University Benedictine University Where do you teach? Landmark Elementary & Riverwood Elementary What areas of music education do you teach? Elementary General Music What’s your current go-to listen? The Highway on Sirius XM Why are you a music educator? I believe that we all have something important to say, and music is our tool. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1663169741250-TIVX3DKRWRT39TB8ZPWL/Connelly%252C%2BHope.jpg 2022 Emerging Leaders - Hope Connelly College/University McKendree University Where do you teach? Coal City High School and Coal City Intermediate School What areas of music education do you teach? Band, Elementary General Music, Guitars, Jazz, Junior High/Senior High General Music, Music Theory What’s your current go-to listen? Jazzmeia Horn Why are you a music educator? I am a music educator because you get to help students realize their passions through music! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1663095505269-VJ81H2XBDRMZS5JZ1XMX/Currey%2C+John.jpg 2022 Emerging Leaders - John Currey College/University University of Illinois - Masters, Notre Dame - Grad School, University of Massachusetts- Undergraduate Where do you teach? Champaign Central High School What areas of music education do you teach? Band, Jazz, Orchestra What’s your current go-to listen? Duke Ellington - The Great Paris Concert Why are you a music educator? I am teaching music because I had mentors that shared their love of music with me, and that is what I want to share with my students. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1664215231360-R857DG0OTIWJ0E3CAKDP/Daly%252C%2BMaura.jpg 2022 Emerging Leaders - Maura Daly College/University Eastern Illinois University What areas of music education are you interested in? Band, Junior High/Senior High General Music What’s your current go-to listen? PJ Harvey Why are you a music educator? I want all students to have a meaningful connection to music. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1663605645876-95CDQEK55A3XTGVVINOO/Damman%252C%2BKelly.jpg 2022 Emerging Leaders - Kelly Damann College/University McKendree University Where do you teach? Illini Central Middle and High School What areas of music education do you teach? Band, Chorus What’s your current go-to listen? I have been binging three albums lately: Laysongs by Chris Thile; Book of Travelers by Gabriel Kahane; and Magnificent Bird by Gabriel Kahane Why are you a music educator? My music teachers gave me love and compassion through very tough moments of my life, and I feel that there is nothing else I would rather do than share that love with my students. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1663863724898-0WYEG3I0DQ977K2AYGCG/Delgado%2C+Steffi.png 2022 Emerging Leaders - Steffi Delgado College/University Northern Illinois University Where do you teach? C.M. Bardwell Elementary— Aurora, IL South Elgin High School— South Elgin, IL What areas of music education do you teach? Band, Chorus, Elementary General Music What’s your current go-to listen? Johnny Pacheco, Hector Lavoe Why are you a music educator? Music is a universal language and as long as we continue making music, there will always be community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1664286730408-LA3HW39W5TIPHVBO5O6A/Diaz%2C+Minerva.jpeg 2022 Emerging Leaders - Minerva Diaz College/University Western Illinois University Where do you teach? I teach in Bloom Township D206, both at Bloom Trail and Bloom High School. What areas of music education do you teach? Band, Music Technology What is your current go-to listen? Lately I'm between Kendrick Lamar's "Mr. Morale and The Big Steppers" or Luke Comb's "What You See Is What You Get" Why are you a music educator? Music allows us to better understand the world and ourselves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1663681833185-PZUHNL8IFMLE7LXKRZTA/Estrada%2C+Jenny.jpeg 2022 Emerging Leaders - Jennifer Estrada College/University Northern Illinois University Where do you teach? Nathan Hale Elementary What areas of music education do you teach? Elementary General Music What’s your current go-to listen? The Beatles Why are you a music educator? I became a music educator because music has always been a passion of mine and I want to share that with my students, see them grow to love playing an instrument, and be there to help shape them into a confident, responsible, and kind-hearted person. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1663095534144-3UVJ0PDZATTZILA45E8B/Evenhouse%2C+LoriDS.jpg 2022 Emerging Leaders - Lori Evenhouse College/University Trinity Christian College Where do you work? ILMEA State Office What position are you in? Communications Manager What’s your current go-to listen? Brandi Carlile and Liz Vice Why do your work in music education? I love the opportunity to support music educators in their work to bring music into the lives of students across the state! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1663095542744-H4I3UY4TEOXXPNGQR9HG/Fischer-Oelschlaeger%2C+CurtisDS.png 2022 Emerging Leaders - Curtis Fischer-Oelschlaeger College/University Northeast Missouri State University/Truman State University Where do you teach? Rockridge Junior High and Senior High Schools What areas of music education do you teach? Chorus What’s your current go-to listen? Sirius 90's Why are you a music educator? I get to sing every day! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1664215131302-56L3OHIWXYR447DLMO8T/Garcia%252C%2BOmar.jpg 2022 Emerging Leaders - Omar Garcia College/University North Central College Where do you teach? Glenbard North High School What areas of music education do you teach? Band, Jazz, Music Technology What’s your current go-to listen? DOMi & JD BECK - NOT TiGHT Why are you a music educator? I want to share my enthusiasm and passion for all things related to music to the next generation of students https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1663606214323-FZJS3KQCQQS4CMDLND0D/Gjata%252C%2BElena.jpg 2022 Emerging Leaders - Elena Gjata College/University Illinois Wesleyan University Where do you teach? Prairie Knolls Middle School, Medinah Primary & Intermediate Schools What areas of music education do you teach? Chorus, Elementary General Music What’s your current go-to listen? Early Taylor Swift Why are you a music educator? I am a music educator because I want to create a safe and welcoming environment for children to explore music and become music lovers! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1663605084014-PDP0Q75SOTYZUO5158HS/Graff%2C+Stefanie.jpeg 2022 Emerging Leaders - Stefani Graff College/University Millikin University What areas of music education are you interested in? Chorus, Elementary General Music, Jazz, Junior High/Senior High General Music What’s your current go-to listen? Dodie Clark or Adam Melchor Why are you a music educator? I love to make and share music with those around me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1663863637420-2CF53W18E1GJH7KMJ0XD/Heitman%2C+Robyn.jpeg 2022 Emerging Leaders - Robyn Heitman College/University Eastern Illinois University Where do you teach? Willowbrook Middle School What areas of music education do you teach? Band What’s your current go-to listen? My current go to genre is Alternative/Indie and I have been listening to a lot of Keaton Henson, but I definitely go through a lot of phases and will listen to anything. Why are you a music educator? I am a music educator because I get paid to make music all day with the best kids in the school. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1663095548169-UUXFPX8U3MFOTG74UOJI/Jacobson%2C+MarkDS.png 2022 Emerging Leaders - Mark Jacobson College/University University of Miami (FL) Where do you work? ILMEA State Office What is your current position? Member Services Manager What’s your current go-to listen? Lake Street Dive Why do you work in music education? Though I am not a music educator, I believe in ILMEA's mission and the impact that high quality music education can have on students and communities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1663095921215-4VDUAK64FKCB18BIXQFD/Johnson%252C%2BCollin.jpg 2022 Emerging Leaders - Collin Johnson College/University Eastern Illinois University Where do you teach? Knoxville High School What areas of music education do you teach? Band What’s your current go-to listen? Hippo Campus Why are you a music educator? To inspire. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1663605079416-G1ATNPUYAI07A3937DWE/Kirby%2C+Ern.jpeg 2022 Emerging Leaders - Erin Kirby College/University Northern Illinois University Where do you teach? North Barrington Elementary School What areas of music education do you teach? Band, Chorus, Elementary General Music, Orchestra What’s your current go-to listen? Fall Out Boy, Maroon 5, Classic FM Why are you a music educator? I am a music educator because I love empowering others through music. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1663095554739-87DX1AL08BV9VOFG7PV6/Larson%2C+Danelle.jpg 2022 Emerging Leaders - Danelle Larson College/University Eastern Illinois University - Faculty What areas of music education do you teach? Music Teacher Preparation What is your current go-to listen? Postmodern Jukebox Why are you a music educator? I am passionate about sharing my love for music and teaching with future educators. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1663095555454-JF7DXUJJLKSYXV8PLEBJ/Leach%2C+Courtneyds.jpg 2022 Emerging Leaders - Courtney Leach College/University Ball State University Where do you teach? Center School in Effingham What areas of music education do you teach? Elementary General Music What’s your current go-to listen? 80's music Why are you a music educator? I teach music not because I want my students to be music majors, or play their entire lives, or just have fun but because I want them to recognize beauty, to have something that is theirs, and to have more love, compassion, and more good--in short, more life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1663605730551-E0WZEAFA1H8EO19JD37M/Leone%252C%2BErin.jpg 2022 Emerging Leaders - Erin Leone College/University Millikin University Where will you teach? Will be student teaching in Spring 2023 at Williamsville High School and Middle School. What areas of music education do you teach? Band, Jazz What’s your current go-to listen? Talking is Hard, Walk the Moon Why are you a music educator? I am a music educator because I am passionate about impacting students' lives for the better through music and community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1663605511503-S01SW8AJSRG08V13M35Y/McCullough%252C%2BKaitlyn.jpg 2022 Emerging Leaders - Kaitlyn McCullough College/University Monmouth College - current undergraduate student What areas of music education are you interested in? Chorus, Elementary General Music What’s your current go-to listen? Ben Platt (specifically his new album Reverie) Why do you want to be a music educator? I want to inspire students to express themselves and find a love of music in the ways that music has moved me in my life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1663605668038-8Q53KR9XK0L46VWA10OZ/McMillan%252C%2BLuke.jpg 2022 Emerging Leaders - Luke McMillan College/University Augustana College Where do you teach? Stephen Mack Middle School What areas of music education do you teach? Band What’s your current go-to listen? "Depression Cherry" by Beach House Why are you a music educator? I am a music educator because I believe that music has a unique ability to reach the hearts and minds of students, which ultimately helps deepen their understanding of the diverse and beautiful world that we all live in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1663613370993-WN7K6A5KLZIV2AUUM2WG/Minton%252C%2BIke.jpg 2022 Emerging Leaders - Ike Minton College/University Southern Illinois University, University of Hawaii, University of California Santa Cruz Where do you teach? Du Quoin Middle School District #300 What areas of music education do you teach? Band, Jazz, Junior High/Senior High General Music, Music Theory, Music Technology What’s your current go-to listen? "Which Way to Paradise" by Poolside Why are you a music educator? To give to others the gift of music that was given to me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1663095561528-21QQ6MKGZWW8R6N1H36D/Nendza%2C+Darcy.jpg 2022 Emerging Leaders - Darcy Nendza College/University VanderCook College of Music and DePaul University What areas of music education are you in? Music Admin What’s your current go-to listen? Chris Stapleton Why do you work in music education? Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent. - Victor Hugo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1663169762678-8JRM9LNSLS2EKJJ2X851/Pienkos%252C%2BEmma.jpg 2022 Emerging Leaders - Emma Pienkos College/University University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Where did you teach? I student taught last spring at Franklin Steam Academy (Champaign) and International Prep Academy (Champaign). What areas of music education do you teach? Band, Elementary General Music, Junior High/Senior High General Music What’s your current go-to listen? Anything Taylor Swift and Renaissance by Beyoncé Why are you a music educator? I am a music educator because I love to foster a lifetime of love for music in the lives of every young person and in their communities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1663169774801-HCPFBZBJUGQHWKWRLPMH/Purlee%252C%2BSarah.jpg 2022 Emerging Leaders - Sarah Purlee College/University North Central College Where do you teach? Madison Elementary School What areas of music education do you teach? Band, Chorus, Elementary General Music What’s your current go-to listen? Artist: Sammy Rae & The Friends Why are you a music educator? I believe that music can enrich everyone's lives and I want to help bring that to as many students as possible. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1663682085924-9EPYU6U2RQ9JANQ3M8QX/Risner%25252C%252BAbigail.jpg 2022 Emerging Leaders - Abigail Risner College/University North Central College Where do you teach? Stillman Valley High School & Meridian Junior High School What areas of music education do you teach? Chorus, Junior High/Senior High General Music What’s your current go-to listen? I am currently loving Fleetwood Mac! Why are you a music educator? I am a music educator because I believe in music's ability to empower students and want to be part of that amazing journey! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1663605680358-9YXMI8MIRRTXXBX8V12E/Scalf%252C%2BLogan.jpg 2022 Emerging Leaders - Logan Scalf College/University Millikin University What areas of music education are you interested in? Chorus, Elementary General Music, Junior High/Senior High General Music What’s your current go-to listen? Rearrange Us - Mt. Joy Why are you a music educator? I am a music educator because I believe music education not only teaches students to perform and consume music, but also teaches about cultural context, teamwork, autonomy, and creativity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1663606226392-CJOEB23IPPRF7TFT1DOJ/Sheridan%252C%2BKara.jpg 2022 Emerging Leaders - Kara Sheridan College/University Millikin University Where do you teach? Glenbrook North High School What areas of music education do you teach? Band, Chorus What’s your current go-to listen? Bark Your Head Off, Dog by Hop Along Why are you a music educator? I am a music educator because of the lifelong connections and joys that are formed and maintained through music. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1663605629685-7I32I3GOEV8TKEEBDTKI/Smith%25252C%252BKatie.jpg 2022 Emerging Leaders - Katie Smith College/University Eastern Illinois University Where do you teach? John Greer Elementary School What areas of music education do you teach? Band What’s your current go-to listen? Citizen Soldier Why are you a music educator? I want my students to connect with music in a way that makes them feel heard and understood. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1663605079062-BAVJV2L0TAJG4C73OZ7C/Steber%2C+Ethan.jpeg 2022 Emerging Leaders - Ethan Steber College/University Eastern Illinois University What areas of music education do you teach? Band What’s your current go-to listen? I like to listen to all music, but my go-to genre is country Why are you a music educator? I am a music educator because I want to share the gift of music to future generations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1663095578030-A1P9TXSWM0THVRH1P62Z/Stouffer%2C+Jake.jpg 2022 Emerging Leaders - Jake Stouffer College/University Eastern Illinois University Where do you teach? Dundee-Crown High School What areas of music education do you teach? Band, Chorus What’s your current go-to listen? Cory Wong & Dirty Loops - Turbo Why are you a music educator? Because being anything else proved to be a job and Music Education, the desire to help in students' learning about themselves through music, is a calling for me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1663613402161-FI7N77MV1LET2G5MJZ2J/Vesco%252C%2BLauren.jpg 2022 Emerging Leaders - Laura Vesco College/University DePaul University Where do you teach? Herrick Middle School and Downers Grove North High School What areas of music education do you teach? Band, Guitars, Jazz, Music Theory, Music Technology What’s your current go-to listen? Alternative Indie Why are you a music educator? I am a music educator because I want to empower students to be participants in the music of the world around them, while using it as a tool to discover who they are! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1663095579303-6OJP19P2AT6Z3LCCGNW8/Williams+Jackson%2C+StacyDS.png 2022 Emerging Leaders - Stacy Williams Jackson College/University Millikin University/Northern Illinois University Where do you teach? Lincoln Way Central & West High Schools What areas of music education do you teach? Jazz, Orchestra What’s your current go-to listen? "A Go-Go" - John Scofield (it's 20 years old, but it's a MOOD, man) Why are you a music educator? I am here because of the love and efforts of music educators, and it is my life's work to pay it forward to the best of my abilities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1663605701335-TSD6N23B42Y1IP1GNHGC/Wooten%252C%2BSavannah.jpg 2022 Emerging Leaders - Savanna Wooten College/University Eastern Illinois University - currently an undergraduate student What areas of music education are you interested in? Band, Jazz What’s your current go-to listen? Greta Van Fleet Why are you a music educator? I want to share the wonder of creating and enjoying music with others. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1663605572182-PO20Y9ZDG7Q4MVVUCLTO/Yockey%252C%2BLucille.jpg 2022 Emerging Leaders - Lucille Yockey College/University University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Where do you teach? Rochester School District What areas of music education do you teach? Band, Elementary General Music, Jazz, Music Theory What’s your current go-to listen? Clean Bandit Why are you a music educator? How could I not be a music educator? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1663605889853-W0HVIQMCDSB6E476JDMO/Zumbahlen%252C%2BSydney.jpg 2022 Emerging Leaders - Sydney Zumbahlen College/University Eastern Illinois University Where do you teach? Mattoon Middle School What areas of music education do you teach? Band, Junior High/Senior High General Music, Music Theory What’s your current go-to listen? Billy Joel Why are you a music educator? I believe everyone should get to experience the joy and community of music making. https://ilmea.org/contact daily 0.75 2024-06-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1531507412282-ID8N3V7XRLMXYUAG5QHM/PD+Opp+Banner.jpg Contact Us https://ilmea.org/ongoing-opportunities daily 0.75 2025-04-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1531507148652-PIEL8TYMUTJ2VG16VYGA/alphacolor-13-172877-unsplash+%282%29.jpg PD Opportunities https://ilmea.org/illinoisartsstandards daily 0.75 2024-06-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1531920755994-CDXXAHNK6I0NBIQ3EL9M/IMG_2315.jpg Illinois Music Learning Standards https://ilmea.org/professional daily 0.75 2018-07-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1527786549517-DAR05C92S28RO98TTXHW/EGM.jpg Professional Divisions Elementary general music educator leading a group of students in a lesson; click through to elementary general music Division Page https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1527786445843-Y1XXWUEP14QJEWVP8WU5/JSGM.jpg Professional Divisions Female student guitarist and vocalist preparing for the Composition Showcase concert; click through to junior senior general music Division Page https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1527786484635-AF1PBSLR41VSX9GIK5IX/MED.jpg Professional Divisions Two educators collaborating on planning at a computer; click through to music educator development division page https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1527786494176-8LUND44LNEUEYNJ6DRWL/MTE.jpg Professional Divisions Two future music educator students participating in a seminar; click through to the music teacher education division page https://ilmea.org/isbe daily 0.75 2023-06-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1531510278319-SNOO6D0US85X3ZGLU2XR/alphacolor-13-172877-unsplash+%282%29.jpg ISBE Updates https://ilmea.org/egm daily 0.75 2026-02-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1531510358821-UW3BBII9LE20ZH43VFDY/AdobeStock_84428921.jpg EGM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/31cf1821-7b5d-473c-bc7d-3ec38c367743/Ruggles%2C+Christine.jpg EGM - 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Make it stand out Barry Houser Band Division President band@ilmea.org https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/9eb6d856-1a5b-4f8e-926a-0d4d38ecc852/20240125_IMEC_SLP_9672-Edit.jpg Board and Staff Gallery Frank Piekarz Chorus Division President chorus@ilmea.org https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/4437a629-d172-41ef-b775-57937ec0a93a/Ruggles%2C+Christine.jpg Board and Staff Gallery - Make it stand out Christine Ruggles EGM Division President egm@ilmea.org https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/370a8eb1-9bd3-4a78-a967-fff65998a9ab/Griffin+III%2C+Roosevelt.jpg Board and Staff Gallery - Make it stand out Roosevelt Griffin III Jazz Division President jazz@ilmea.org https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/15e57ecf-afc8-42c0-b5fb-f803c44b6ee9/Rank%2C+William+DS.jpg Board and Staff Gallery - Make it stand out William Rank Jr/Sr General Music Division President jsgm@ilmea.org https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/af4dc32c-8665-4da0-98c1-3f69350df402/20240125_IMEC_SLP_9638-Edit.jpg Board and Staff Gallery Dawn Farmer Music Teacher Education Division President mte@ilmea.org https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/ab076296-7806-460c-b632-2625b4d444ca/Bufis%2C+Matthew.jpg Board and Staff Gallery - Make it stand out Matthew Bufis Music Educator Development Division President med@ilmea.org https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/edcdb20b-1337-46d9-8420-1a529ad0a90f/20240125_IMEC_SLP_9676-Edit.jpg Board and Staff Gallery - Make it stand out Brad Pfeil Orchestra Division President orchestra@ilmea.org https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/82b134e8-6f97-4352-a382-a4d4c77069de/Fitzgerald%2C+Megan+DS.jpg Board and Staff Gallery Megan Fitzgerald District 1 President district1@ilmea.org https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/9bc3afba-51cd-457f-acbe-8e554dd86708/Fernsberg%2C+Christi.jpg Board and Staff Gallery Christi Fernsberg District 3 President district3@ilmea.org https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/c371550a-b72b-40a1-bde7-5e3fcecd75ca/Budzinski%2C+Ryan+1+DS.png Board and Staff Gallery - Make it stand out Ryan Budzinski District 3 President Elect https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/5e35cb28-d55e-45e0-890e-3a8442d26540/Johnson%2C+Debbie+2.png Board and Staff Gallery Deborah Johnson District 4 President district4@ilmea.org https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/8f91558f-3e0f-4846-b3b8-667b9092cf1c/Weisenborn%2C+Christopher+2023.jpg Board and Staff Gallery - 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Click for current draft of conference schedule. https://ilmea.org/allstateinfo daily 0.75 2026-01-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1709137635737-TPP61YGTIMXBYUW7KAUZ/20240127_IMEC_SLP_0423.jpg Student & Director Information https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1531512969593-N38WTBXY0UP0G24GALA9/170127_ILMEA_2005ds.jpg Student & Director Information African American high school student singing with a microphone in an All-State vocal jazz performance. https://ilmea.org/exhibitors daily 0.75 2026-02-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/ad409bdf-f1cc-4586-889d-b3e716397b01/20240125_IMEC_SLP_9800.jpg Exhibitors Male exhibitor showing female conference attendee a book for sale in the Illinois Music Education Conference exhibit hall. https://ilmea.org/districtmap daily 0.75 2022-04-03 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2025 Candidates - Make it stand out Deborah Johnson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/dffdc5eb-d27c-4822-9db2-4e00346747b4/Larson%2C+Amanda.png 2025 Candidates - Make it stand out Amanda Larson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/11aa3744-81ec-42a0-88fa-70e04c40d259/Owen%2C+Chris.jpg 2025 Candidates - Make it stand out Chris Owen https://ilmea.org/25elparticipants daily 0.75 2025-09-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1757963696693-NFEXF5Z7LGA33C1MY0UI/Almquist%2C+Ashley.jpeg 2025 Emerging Leaders Participants - Ashley Almquist College/University Augustana College- Bachelors WIU- Masters Where do you teach? Reagan Middle School- Dixon Band & Choir What are your primary areas of music education? Band, Chorus What’s your current go-to listen? P!nk, Broadway playlists, and millennial playlists Why are you a music educator? I’m a music educator because music creates connections, and I want my students to always feel part of something greater than themselves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1757963695232-GDDAMJFW45G33DQK22KK/Bennington%2C+Elaine.jpg 2025 Emerging Leaders Participants - Elaine Bennington College/University DePaul University, Northern Illinois University Where do you teach? Clarendon Hills Middle School - Vocal Music What are your primary areas of music education? Chorus What’s your current go-to listen? K-Pop Demon Hunters Why are you a music educator? I love empowering students and teach them how to use their voice to work together with others and explore different perspectives. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1758038040552-2H0OROBVK9NF3977DV91/Bieda%2C+Carly.JPG 2025 Emerging Leaders Participants - Carly Bieda College/University Elmhurst University Where do you teach? Carleton Washburne School (Chorus & General Music) What are your primary areas of music education? Chorus, Guitars, Music Theory, Music Technology What’s your current go-to listen? Olivia Dean Why are you a music educator? To spark joy and connection. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1757963701424-1S4C6BT1ZVG5EK8QWQIT/Bonow%2C+Kaela.JPG 2025 Emerging Leaders Participants - Kaela Bonow College/University Illinois State University Where do you teach? Creekside Elementary School - General Music What are your primary areas of music education? Band, Elementary General Music What’s your current go-to listen? Twenty-One Pilots, Sabrina Carpenter, and the Wallows are my go to artists! Why are you a music educator? I am a music educator because music is beautiful, and I believe that every child should be given a chance to experience it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1758556737372-SJVNTS7EYYJWPKVMRCGT/Boucher%252C%2BLucy.png 2025 Emerging Leaders Participants - Lucy Boucher College/University Bradley University (Undergrad), Illinois State University (Masters) Where do you teach? Springfield High School, Band Director What are your primary areas of music education? Band, Guitars, Jazz, Music Theory What’s your current go-to listen? Fall Out Boy, Sabrina Carpenter, The Score, Friday Pilots Club, The Unlikely Candidates Why are you a music educator? I am a music educator to help students find their "aha!" moments through individual and whole group practice, collaboration, and performance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1757963700360-UFZYX4MELJE23CBTO0VE/Boyle%2C+Kevin.jpg 2025 Emerging Leaders Participants - Kevin Boyle College/University VanderCook College of Music (Undergraduate) Eastern Illinois University (Graduate) Where do you teach? Arcola High School. 5-12 Band and 7-12 Chorus What are your primary areas of music education? Band, Chorus What’s your current go-to listen? Morgan Wallen Why are you a music educator? I am a music educator because I believe music builds culture and instills life skills that students will carry with them long after they leave my classroom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1758294895136-K83ETRN51L63GNNES7OS/Bozek%2C+Erin.png 2025 Emerging Leaders Participants - Erin Bozek College/University Eastern Illinois University Where do you teach? Midlothian School District 143 - Junior High Band What are your primary areas of music education? Band, Jazz What’s your current go-to listen? Derina Harvey Band, and the soundtrack for Death Becomes Her Why are you a music educator? Being involved in music changed my life, and I want to be part of that journey for my students. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1758211863314-HJR7LB7099KY2UODP3MQ/Brabeck%2C+Weston.JPG 2025 Emerging Leaders Participants - Weston Brabeck College/University Illinois State University Where do you teach? Auburn High School, Instrumental Band What are your primary areas of music education? Band, Jazz What’s your current go-to listen? Lawrence Why are you a music educator? To help students learn how to live life through music. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1758211832524-EO5G6LG65J921KE9AX8I/Crater%2C+Darnell.jpeg 2025 Emerging Leaders Participants - Darnell Crater College/University THE Valparaiso University Where do you teach? Bradley Bourbonnais Community High School. Director of Choral Activities What are your primary areas of music education? Band, Chorus, Guitars, Jazz What’s your current go-to listen? Anything by VOCTAVE Why are you a music educator? Music is the world , and want to share the world with our future. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1757963702505-IEUQ1NZ5MU98U3AVUCIQ/Culloton%2C+Brendon.jpg 2025 Emerging Leaders Participants - Brian Hillhouse College/University UIUC/CUC/SUU Where do you teach? Carl Sandburg High School - Band/Gen Music What are your primary areas of music education? Band, Guitars, Jazz, Music Theory, Music Technology What’s your current go-to listen? Hiromi Uehara Why are you a music educator? I am a music educator to inspire creativity and confidence through music. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1757963717460-YH02QRBDR1K11ZRIMCN2/DeMonica%2C+Kate.jpg 2025 Emerging Leaders Participants - Kate DeMonica College/University University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and University of North Texas Where do you teach? O'Fallon CCS District 90, Band Director What are your primary areas of music education? Band What’s your current go-to listen? Laufey Why are you a music educator? I am a music educator because I want to inspire my students—just as my band directors inspired me—to become the best version of themselves through a strong sense of community, dedication to hard work, and meaningful performance opportunities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1757963704537-8NNYKDAZGGS8SYKOR4ML/Elswick%2C+Sophia.jpeg 2025 Emerging Leaders Participants - Sophia Elswick College/University Knox College (BA Music and Educational Studies) Where do you teach? Stark County Jr/Sr High School What are your primary areas of music education? Band, Chorus What’s your current go-to listen? Rose Betts! Why are you a music educator? I would not be who I am today without the phenomenal music education I received, and I wish to be able to pass along that experience to my own students. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1757963705831-P4AI6DCVQOGPCSFYHMAF/Evenhouse%2C+Lori.jpg 2025 Emerging Leaders Participants - Lori Evenhouse College/University Trinity Christian College University of Alabama Where do you work? I’m the Communications Manager in the ILMEA State Office What are your primary areas of music education? Chorus, General Music What’s your current go-to listen? Anything from Brandi Carlile to K-Pop Demon Hunters Why do you work in music education? I love being able to support music educators as they bring music into the lives of students across Illinois! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1758211837239-H3QN8KQOF5YB0QQR9VMF/Finnegan%2C+Peter.jpg 2025 Emerging Leaders Participants - Peter Finnegan College/University Concordia University Chicago, Northwestern University Where do you teach? Orchestra: Thurgood Marshall Middle School, Auburn High School What are your primary areas of music education? Guitars, Orchestra What’s your current go-to listen? Earth Wind and Fire Why are you a music educator? I want to change the world for the better for each person and note that I encounter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1757963708027-K2O84B9X6OSJ8XM1X0NA/Fischer+Oelschlaeger%2C+Curtis.jpeg 2025 Emerging Leaders Participants - Curtis Fischer-Oelschlaeger College/University Northeast Missouri State University/Truman State University Where do you teach? Rockridge School District - 6-12 choir, music appreciation, piano/guitar What are your primary areas of music education? Chorus What’s your current go-to listen? 90s Why are you a music educator? To help my students discover music and teach that it is a lifelong skill. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1758212514882-1XAC7IGTKFF5F0E1199L/Frakes%252C%2BNatalie.jpg 2025 Emerging Leaders Participants - Natalie Frakes College/University Wayne State University (B.M.) Longy School of Music (M.M.) Where do you teach? Niles West High School, Orchestras What are your primary areas of music education? Guitars, Music Theory, Music Technology, Orchestra What’s your current go-to listen? Chromakopia, Tyler, The Creator Why are you a music educator? I'm a music educator because I want to give students the kind of music education I didn't get in high school -- one that is well-resourced, inclusive, and dedicated to meeting every student in who they are and where they are. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1758212470348-GRT4SOA1F64RB0MOQMSX/Freymouth%252C%2BAbby.jpg 2025 Emerging Leaders Participants - Abby Freymuth College/University Iowa State University Where do you teach? Fisher CUSD #1, 5-12 Band What are your primary areas of music education? Band, Jazz What’s your current go-to listen? Flipturn Why are you a music educator? I am a music educator so I can teach life skills to students beyond what is taught in a normal classroom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1758211876079-9F21LGV3JVW4QH782A64/Gardner%2C+Kimberly.JPG 2025 Emerging Leaders Participants - Kimberly Gardner College/University Colorado State University - Pueblo, University of Iowa Where do you teach? Frances Willard Elementary School, General Music What are your primary areas of music education? Elementary General Music What’s your current go-to listen? 2001 by Dr. Dre Why are you a music educator? I became a music educator to teach others and I continue to be a music educator so others can teach me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1758211871921-J4NA685BP38XJAO2TG19/Gorecki%2C+Sarah.jpg 2025 Emerging Leaders Participants - Sarah Gorecki Bozek College/University Eastern Illinois University Where do you teach? Heather Hill Elementary School; K-5 general music and 4th&5th grade choir What are your primary areas of music education? Band, Elementary General Music What’s your current go-to listen? The Original Broadway Cast Recording of Death Becomes Her Why are you a music educator? I am a music educator to provide quality music education to all of my students, and to facilitate the development of passion for music - whatever that may look like for an individual. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1757963719023-11S3GLTU98ZQL8WHWMT4/Gould%2C+Jessica.jpeg 2025 Emerging Leaders Participants - Jessica Gould College/University Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Where do you teach? I would love to teach middle school or high school band. What are your primary areas of music education? Band, Chorus, Music Theory What’s your current go-to listen? Go-to artist: MJ Lenderman Why are you a music educator? I'm a music educator because students deserve an empathetic, accepting classroom to collaborate and develop their individual sound. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1758212493698-1C2NUWMYDSBDME0KJJFJ/Hansen%252C%2BJon.jpg 2025 Emerging Leaders Participants - Jon Hansen College/University Augustana College What are your primary areas of music education? Band, Chorus, Elementary General Music What’s your current go-to listen? Bruno Mars Why are you a music educator? I want to inspire students to enjoy and find their passion through music, just like I did throughout my musical journey. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1757963721050-MR8CMKJMFEDEPUWOT2OU/Hardy%2C+Emily.jpg 2025 Emerging Leaders Participants - Emily Hardy College/University Western Illinois University Where do you teach? St. Paul School (K-6 general music) What are your primary areas of music education? Band, Elementary General Music What’s your current go-to listen? Christian Contemporary Why are you a music educator? I want my students to be lifelong practitioners of music, and as a music educator it is my job to foster that love. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1758212743362-PQEY8DZRVA63CXZ9EXBJ/Keenan%252C%2BMichael.jpg 2025 Emerging Leaders Participants - Michael Keenan College/University University of Tennessee at Martin Where do you teach? Ogden International School of Chicago, Elementary School Music What are your primary areas of music education? Elementary General Music What’s your current go-to listen? Olivia Dean Why are you a music educator? I became a music educator to provide a space for children to explore, create, feel safe, and be themselves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1757963729012-LHZPALLSYMTM5QXPQDVC/Hile%2C+Spencer.jpg 2025 Emerging Leaders Participants - Spencer Hile College/University University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Where do you teach? John Hersey High School - Band What are your primary areas of music education? Band, Jazz What’s your current go-to listen? Star Line - Chance The Rapper Why are you a music educator? Nothing is more fun than helping young people grow through learning and performing music https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1759171177503-2TZLQYMCVV3USTDTT8ZP/Laermans%252C%2BBreann.png 2025 Emerging Leaders Participants - Breann Laermans College/University Illinois State University Where do you teach? Rock Island Milan School District #41 What are your primary areas of music education? Orchestra What’s your current go-to listen? Tame Impala Why are you a music educator? To help students feel seen, heard, and valued. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1758211876758-OFXET260RB5QAC6AGW5C/Lipscomb%2C+Ryan.jpg 2025 Emerging Leaders Participants - Ryan Lipscomb College/University Oklahoma State University and The University of Oklahoma Where do you teach? Edwardsville High School What are your primary areas of music education? Band What’s your current go-to listen? Wind Rep Project Playlist Why are you a music educator? I love teaching and can't imagining doing anything else. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1758294897166-N3OFMVEKM0LL7TWYKJ72/Merrick%2C+Devonte.jpeg 2025 Emerging Leaders Participants - Devonte Merrick College/University St. Olaf College Where do you teach? Dekalb High School What are your primary areas of music education? Band, Jazz What’s your current go-to listen? Roy Hargrove's RH Factor. Specifically, the album entitled "Hardgroove" Why are you a music educator?\ It saved my life! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1757963725825-NXROXBBPE5F77OCYD64E/Moberg%2C+Alexander.png 2025 Emerging Leaders Participants - Alex Moberg College/University Trinity International University (B.A.) University of Illinois Urbana/Champaign (M.M.E.) Where do you teach? Grayslake North High School - Choir/Music Production What are your primary areas of music education? Chorus, Music Theory, Music Technology What’s your current go-to listen? Scary Pockets Why are you a music educator? I get to share my passion with students, while helping them explore and discover their own. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1757963726870-JAXMJFI9JO59XYQH483V/Muro%2C+Braulio.jpg 2025 Emerging Leaders Participants - Braulio Muro College/University University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Where do you teach? Schaumburg High School - Choir and Music Production What are your primary areas of music education? Chorus, Music Technology What’s your current go-to listen? I'm currently listening to a lot of Take 6 and jazz vocalists in general. Why are you a music educator? I am a music educator to guide students through meaningful musical experiences that inspire growth, foster connection, and help them discover confidence, identity, and belonging. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1757963728097-UVF48PXVK4IR60JIR92D/Murphy%2C+Matt.jpg 2025 Emerging Leaders Participants - Matt Murphy College/University Eastern Illinois University Where do you teach? O'Fallon Township HS - Assistant Band Director / Percussion Director What are your primary areas of music education? Band, Guitars What’s your current go-to listen? Any Cory Wong live album Why are you a music educator? I teach music to give the students the opportunity to feel the emotional empowerment of performing music with their peers. It's a feeling that truly cannot be replicated. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1758555852795-JR7G7A2N4PPGO2IX3VC2/Nendza%2C+Darcy.jpg 2025 Emerging Leaders Participants - Darcy Nendza College/University VanderCook College of Music; DePaul University Where do you work? I am the Executive Director of ILMEA What’s your current go-to listen? Whatever is on my Spotify Daylist Why do you work in music education? "Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent." - Victor Hugo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1757963734390-VL4I90A66Q404XBFH6BE/Piekarz%2C+Frank.jpg 2025 Emerging Leaders Participants - Frank Piekarz College/University University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign) Where do you teach? Downers Grove North High School - choirs & AP music theory What are your primary areas of music education? Chorus, Music Theory What’s your current go-to listen? I don't have a single "go to." Currently, I'm on a Stevie Wonder kick. Why are you a music educator? I am a music educator because some of the most high school experiences that I had involved music, and I want to share similar experiences with as many students as possible. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1758555852713-DBVQQJHZ3Q1KB1RFZMF6/Polett%2C+Heidi.jpeg 2025 Emerging Leaders Participants - Heidi Polett College/University Millikin University (undergrad), University of Kansas (masters) Where do you teach? O’Fallon Township High School - Choir & Vocal Jazz What are your primary areas of music education? Chorus, Jazz What’s your current go-to listen? Samara Joy Why are you a music educator? I am a music teacher because I believe in the power of music to build community, inspire growth, and connect people through both its beauty and its challenge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1758211889029-0SXDAVBFWSQYWQ4ZEFHZ/Rank%2C+William.jpeg 2025 Emerging Leaders Participants - William Rank College/University University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Where do you teach? Oak Prairie JHS, Band/Music Production What are your primary areas of music education? Band, Jazz, Junior High/Senior High General Music, Music Technology What’s your current go-to listen? I listen to a lot of WDCB 90.9 and WXRT. But the LP on my turntable is A Tribe Called Quest “People’s Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm”. Kickin it old school. Why are you a music educator? Music is one of the best opportunities children have to create, develop and learn in a supportive affective environment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1757963730906-FMYPQN894ZDX399SWBYT/Simmons%2C+Samantha.jpg 2025 Emerging Leaders Participants - Samantha Simmons College/University Illinois State University - Bachelors of Music Education University of South Dakota - Masters in Educational Psychology Where do you teach? Liberty Leadership Middle School What are your primary areas of music education? Band, Orchestra What’s your current go-to listen? Twenty One Pilots or Noah Kahan Why are you a music educator? To create a supportive and welcoming environment where students can be themselves and feel accepted. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1757963733778-9XHGSB56TJ67SBZIQ4F2/Smith%2C+Jessen.jpg 2025 Emerging Leaders Participants - Jessen Smith College/University DePaul University Where do you teach? Downers Grove North High School, Director of Bands What are your primary areas of music education? Band, Jazz What’s your current go-to listen? Straight Ahead - Basie Why are you a music educator? To give students the opportunity to achieve something greater than themselves https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1757963736169-OPB2F1NWOVZJUOHE615O/Spakowski%2C+William.jpg 2025 Emerging Leaders Participants - Bill Spakowski College/University DePaul University (BA) and Florida State University (MA) Where do you teach? Thornton Fractional North High School: Choir, AP Music Theory and Guitar What are your primary areas of music education? Chorus, Guitars, Music Theory What’s your current go-to listen? Ohtul, Kammerkoor Head Ood, Vend Why are you a music educator? As a choir director I consider myself beyond lucky to be able to combine my love of teaching with my passion for choral music and as a result I’ve never ‘worked’ a day in my life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1758294898574-ESA7BTZZNMR281C7S772/Spencer%2C+James.JPG 2025 Emerging Leaders Participants - Jimmy Spencer College/University Illinois State University (Undergrad) Eastern Illinois University (Masters - in progress) Where do you teach? Le Roy Jr. High - currently assisting with band/choir, musicals, madrigals, private lessons, What are your primary areas of music education? Band, Chorus What’s your current go-to listen? Maverick City Music Why are you a music educator? I believe music has the power to inspire, connect, and empower humans to grow while giving us the freedom to express ourselves and be who we truly are. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1757963736934-GSQ8LK2FAXI402CA772S/Stevens%2C+Jeremy.jpg 2025 Emerging Leaders Participants - Jeremy Stevens College/University Western Michigan University Where do you teach? LaSalle-Peru Township High School - Instrumental Music, Music Theroy What are your primary areas of music education? Band, Music Theory What’s your current go-to listen? Spectrum - Aaron Janik Why are you a music educator? To provide impactful music experiences for students to treasure through their lives, and to educate through those experiences. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1757963737448-111V4L0658YXZDNEJC9B/Tait%2C+Grace.jpg 2025 Emerging Leaders Participants - Grace Tait College/University Indiana University Jacobs School of Music Where do you teach? Hinsdale Central High School, Band Director What are your primary areas of music education? Band What’s your current go-to listen? Thomas Bergersen Why are you a music educator? I used to think that becoming a music educator would help me feel better about myself as a musician, but now I realize that I'm a music educator because I want to help the future generations become the best people they are capable of becoming. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1757963753075-0U2LG06FQOQQFK7KD8GX/Thomas%2C+Larissa.png 2025 Emerging Leaders Participants - Larissa Thomas College/University Undergrad-Illinois Wesleyan University; Graduate-VanderCook College of Music Where do you teach? Piccolo School of Excellence, Music and Movement Teacher (General Music) What are your primary areas of music education? Elementary General Music, Junior High/Senior High General Music What’s your current go-to listen? Florence and the Machine Why are you a music educator? Music is an ideal medium to form connections with others as well as learn more about ourselves, and I love facilitating that process for students. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1758555856655-WAIFRMOCT3OEZ4XI78YE/Torbett%2C+Gina.jpg 2025 Emerging Leaders Participants - Gina Torbett College/University Western Illinois University Where do you teach? Martino Junior High - Music & Chorus What are your primary areas of music education? Chorus, Junior High/Senior High General Music What’s your current go-to listen? Brandi Carlile live at Red Rocks Why are you a music educator? I believe music transforms lives, and I want to share that with my students. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1757963738838-PIQ9IB43OP1P8O5W3A5E/Tseitlin%2C+Michael.jpg 2025 Emerging Leaders Participants - Michael Tseitlin College/University Lake Forest College - VanderCook College of Music - Bachelor's and Master's Degree Where do you teach? Adlai E. Stevenson High School - Guitar Director What are your primary areas of music education? Guitars What’s your current go-to listen? Lawrence (band) - Breakfast (album); Streetlight Manifesto (band) - The Hands That Thieve (album) Why are you a music educator? I teach music to cultivate meaningful musical experiences for students while supporting their growth as both musicians and whole individuals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1757963741152-EDVOCDU5NCM7LK7DZSXQ/Tucker%2C+Keegan.jpg 2025 Emerging Leaders Participants - Keegan Tucker College/University Eastern Illinois University Where do you teach? Lincoln Grade School; Elementary General Music (3-5) What are your primary areas of music education? Chorus, Elementary General Music, Musical Theater What’s your current go-to listen? Sabrina Carpenter, Chappelle Roan, K-Pop Demon Hunters Soundtrack Why are you a music educator? I am a music educator because music can be used as a vehicle to discover a form of self-expression, resilience, and bring us to new opportunities we never would have imagined for ourselves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1758294898598-7HAS89JRI39TUZ42JV3B/Velasquez%2C+Michael.jpeg 2025 Emerging Leaders Participants - Michael Velasquez College/University Loyola University New Orleans (BME) DePaul University (MME)) Where do you teach? Tilden High School What are your primary areas of music education? Guitars, Junior High/Senior High General Music, Music Technology, Modern Band What’s your current go-to listen? Woody Guthrie and Peter Seeger Why are you a music educator? To co-create pathways for joy, liberation, and belonging in our schools and communities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1758923958852-K10MITX0N0THVRS8ZCDB/Weisenborn%252C%2BChristopherDS.png 2025 Emerging Leaders Participants - Christopher Weisenborn College/University Millikin University, Illinois State University Where do you teach? Maroa Forsyth Junior & Senior High School What are your primary areas of music education? Choral Music What’s your current go-to listen? My recent find I’ve really been digging lately is the artist Marcin (classical guitar meets rock) Why are you a music educator? I’m a music educator because there’s nothing better than watching students light up when they realize they can make music - and that it means something. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1757963743624-NBQWNA9BOA1WGNKYLYFQ/Williams-Jackson%2C+Stacy.png 2025 Emerging Leaders Participants - Stacy Williams-Jackson College/University Millikin University (BME) Northern Illinois University (MS) Where do you teach? Lincoln-Way Central and Lincoln-Way West High School, Orchestra/Jazz/Department Chair What are your primary areas of music education? Jazz, Orchestra What’s your current go-to listen? Louis Cole Why are you a music educator? To be truly grateful is to give back. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1758555853965-X4HVHXP3Y70ANR7OHFHL/Wych%2C+Gina.jpg 2025 Emerging Leaders Participants - Gina Wych College/University University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Where do you teach? Downers Grove North High School - Fine Arts Department Chair, Band Director What are your primary areas of music education? Band, Junior High/Senior High General Music What’s your current go-to listen? I'm digging the "Soul Mix" that Spotify makes for me - it's a cool mix of retro and current soul/funk tunes. Why are you a music educator? I am a music educator because I believe deeply in the value of music to all students, and feel called to pass on to future generations of students everything that music gave to me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8b48df32601edf3b51de66/1758211891868-SOI007RTRPVM38PKQXDJ/Yi%2C+Jordan.JPG 2025 Emerging Leaders Participants - Jordan Yi College/University Northern Illinois University Where do you teach? Metea Valley High School - Band What are your primary areas of music education? Band, Jazz, Music Theory, Music Technology What’s your current go-to listen? Anything by the Chicago or New York Philharmonic Why are you a music educator? 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