Season 4 Rewind: Recap and Looking Ahead
In this final episode of Season 4, Kathryn and Theresa look back on a year of inspiring conversations and exciting growth. They reflect on the continued impact of their book Pass the Baton, now four years old, and the growing network of educators dedicated to student empowerment. They share behind-the-scenes insights into resources like the Post-Concert Creativity Challenge and preview their upcoming summer course through VanderCook College.
The episode also includes some personal updates—Kathryn introduces a new four-legged family member, and Theresa shares her excitement about moving across the country to begin a new faculty position at East Carolina University. It’s a thoughtful and celebratory wrap-up full of gratitude, practical ideas, and a look ahead to what’s next. We’ll be back in August with all-new episodes to kick off Season 5—see you then!
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Here are some highlights from Season 4:
- Episode 82, Matthew Stensrud: Students take musical risks more willingly when they feel a sense of belonging and safety in your classroom.
- Episode 77, Stephen Cox: Redefining success as student empowerment leads to deeper engagement, joy, and long-term musical growth.
- Episode 85, Merlin Thompson: Reflective partnership teaching invites two-way communication where both teacher and student share insights and shape learning together.
- Episode 83, Jasmine Henderson: Co-creating projects with students builds authenticity, creativity, and shared ownership of the learning experience
- Episode 86, Felipe Morales-Torres: Education should be a continuous dialogue—before, during, and after instruction—to center student voice and reflection.
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You might also enjoy these other episodes:
- Episode 25 – The Power of a Mission Statement, featuring Kevin Feher
- Episode 31 – Creating a Culture for Student Empowerment, featuring Matthew Arau
- Episode 51 – Harmony and Connection: Leveraging SEL in Music Education, featuring Elizabeth Peterson
- Episode 52 – Unleashing Our Impact: Empowering Music Educators, featuring Jen Rafferty
