About
Inquiry implies a process of systematic questioning. As a teacher, I’ve observed that when music educators develop the habit of systematic inquiry, often as part of learning to do research, they are changed forever. They read differently, they argue differently, they think differently, and as a result, they teach differently.
When I started teaching “Research Techniques” at William Paterson University, there were few places where novice music education researchers could find process models. There are excellent journals and indices to help researchers make their way through the research maze. But my students needed the chance to observe and talk with other new researchers going through the inquiry process for the first or second or even third time—they needed to know what research looked like before it was completed.
Scholarship
My scholarly interests include music education in marginalized communities, instrumental music pedagogy, and research pedagogy.
Teaching
I teach undergraduate and graduate courses in instrumental music education and research, and supervise field experiences.
Service
My service activities include support for local and international music education outreach
Hobbies
Biking, cross-country skiing, hiking, making music and cooking good meals are my hobbies.