Administrative Directory – Teacher Training, Recruitment & Retention Council 2024-2025

The purpose of the PMEA Council for Teacher Training, Recruitment, and Retention (Council TTRR) is to “discuss strategies and implement programs which support the life cycle of a music educator.”

Teacher Training, Recruitment, and Retention Chair

Tina Bennett – Retired

Future Music Educators Honors Symposium (FMEHS) Coordinators

Aaron Magaro – West Shore School District
Stephanie Magaro – Manheim Central School District

Mentor Program Co-Chairs

Susan Basalik – Methacton School District
Lisa Endler – Woodland Hills School District

Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Representative

David Deitz – PDE Fine Arts Education Consultant

Pennsylvania Collegiate Music Educators Association (PCMEA) Advisor

Kelly Gumble – West Chester University

Pennsylvania Collegiate Music Educators Association (PCMEA) President

Elizabeth Vito – Marywood University

Pennsylvania Collegiate Music Educators Association (PCMEA) President Elect

Todd McGregor – Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Retired Member Coordinator

Paul Fox – Retired

Society for Music Teacher Education (SMTE) Pennsylvania State Chair

Kathleen A. Melago – Slippery Rock University

Tri-M Chair

Tina Bennett – Retired

 

Higher Education Representatives

Region I

Paul Doerksen – Duquesne University

Region II

Vacant

Region III

Sarah Hart Watts – Penn State University

Region IV

TBD

Region V

TBD

Region VI

Nathan Buonviri – Temple University
M. Greg Martin – West Chester University
Debbie Wolf – Cairn University