Administrative Directory – Curriculum/Instruction Council 2024-2025

The Pennsylvania Music Educators Association Curriculum and Instruction Council shall:

  • research, discuss, and recommend best practices of curriculum and instruction to PMEA members
  • collaborate with the PMEA Professional Development and Teacher, Training, Recruitment, and Retention Councils
  • promote the use of the 2014 National Core Arts Standards as well as the PA Academic Standards for the Arts and Humanities

Curriculum/Instruction Council Chair

Scott Sheehan – Hollidaysburg Area School District


District Representatives

District 1

Aaron Booz – Bethel Park School District

District 2

Vacant

District 3

Ryan Carter – Brockway Area School District

District 4

Vacant

District 5

Dan Danch – Greenville School District

District 6

Scott Sheehan – Hollidaysburg Area School District

District 7

Jay Althouse – Southern York County School District

District 8

Vacant

District 9

Loriann Kerber – Wallenpaupack Area School District

District 10

Amy PutlockBethlehem Area School District

District 11

Mark Thomas – Upper Perkiomen School District

District 12

Vacant

 

Content Representatives

Band

Jason Worzbyt – Indiana University of PA

Chorus

Peggy Dettwiler – Commonwealth University of PA – Mansfield

General Music

Jennifer DeRemer – Bald Eagle Area School District

Jazz

Kevin McManus – Westminster College

Music Technology

Susan Basalik – Methacton School District

Orchestra

Kelly Detwiler – Altoona Area School District

 

Special Focus Area Coordinators

Early Childhood

Cassandra Eisenreich – Slippery Rock University

Higher Education/SMTE

Kathleen Melago – Slippery Rock University

Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Tonia Kaufman – Colonial School District

Research Coordinator

Nathan Buonviri – Temple University

Teaching Students With Special Needs

Angela Guerriero – West Chester University