Bass Clarinet with Eileen W.

Quincy Public Schools

General music teacher and band director at the Clifford Marshall Elementary School in Quincy, Massachusetts.

New York City Department of Education

Music teacher and band director at MS 137 and PS 122, both in Queens, New York.

Hofstra University

Columbia University

Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

The American Federation of Teachers is a union of professionals that champions fairness; democracy; economic opportunity; and high-quality public education, healthcare and public services for our students, their families and our communities. We are committed to advancing these principles through community engagement, organizing, collective bargaining and political activism, and especially through the work our members do.

MMEA seeks to support comprehensive, quality music education for all students, through advocacy, professional development, and a commitment to lifelong learning. The purpose of MMEA is to: Advocate and promote the advancement of music education through the schools of the Commonwealth and other educational institutions or organizations; Provide enrichment opportunities in music for students through District and All-State honor groups; Secure greater recognition for music as an integral part of the school curriculum, Encourage music activities among the schools of the Commonwealth by means of festivals, clinics, and other related events, Promote professional growth among its members.