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Division candidates. (MTNA). MTNA MTNA Music Teachers National AssociationMTNA Middle Tennessee Nursery Association (McMinnville, Tennessee)members will be electing Division officers and directors beginning in February 2004. Included here are the nominees as recommended by the MTNA Nominating Committee. The committee nominates two candidates for each position. MTNA members also may submit nominations for the ballot. To do so, you must send to the MTNA headquarters a petition indicating your nominee(s) signed by one hundred (100) active members. This petition must be received no later than December 1, 2003. The members of the Nominating Committee are: R. Wayne Gibson, NCTM NCTM National Council of Teachers of MathematicsNCTM Nationally Certified Teacher of MusicNCTM North Carolina Transportation MuseumNCTM National Capital Trolley MuseumNCTM Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage , Atlanta, Georgia, chair; Carleen Graff, NCTM, Plymouth, New Hampshire Plymouth is a town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, USA, in the White Mountains Region. Plymouth is located at the convergence of the Pemigewasset and Baker rivers, both of which are components of the Merrimack River watershed. ; Scott McBride Smith, NCTM, Irvine, California; Julianne Miranda, NCTM, Greencastle, Indiana; Debra Ronning, NCTM, Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania; Jody Graves, Missoula, Montana; Celinda Hallbauer, NCTM, Belton, Texas; Roy Wylie, NCTM, Auburn, Alabama; Cheryl Pachak-Brooks, NCTM, Portales, New Mexico Portales is the county seat of Roosevelt CountyGR6, New Mexico, with a total population of 11,131 (as of the 2000 census). It is the home of Eastern New Mexico University. ; and Janice Wenger, NCTM, Columbia, Missouri. EAST CENTRAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS Karen Thickston Nashville, Indiana Karen Thickstun, adjunct faculty at Butler University and director of the Butler Summer Piano Camps and the Butler Community Arts School, is an instructor for the Indianapolis Piano Academy and maintains an independent studio in Nashville, Indiana: Karen holds a B.A. degree from Duke University majoring in economics and piano performance, an M.M. degree from Butler University and an M.B.A. degree from the University of Virginia. She is immediate past president of the Indiana MTA and was awarded the 2002 IMTA IMTA Instituto Mexicano de Tecnolog��a del Agua (Mexico)IMTA International Map Trade AssociationiMTA Institute for Medical Technology AssessmentIMTA International Modeling and Talent AssociationIMTA Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture Distinguished Service Award. "MTNA is a vital part of the music fabric of our society--enlightening, challenging, and uplifting its members, students and industry colleagues," she says. Kenneth Williams Columbus, Ohio Kenneth Williams, NCTM, directs the graduate programs in piano pedagogy and coordinates the class piano program at The Ohio State University Ohio State University,main campus at Columbus; land-grant and state supported; coeducational; chartered 1870, opened 1873 as Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College, renamed 1878. There are also campuses at Lima, Mansfield, Marion, and Newark. . Recent articles by Williams are published in American Music Teacher, Update: Applications of Research in Music Education, College Music Symposium and Keyboard Companion. He received the 2002 AMT See vPro. Article of the Year Award and serves on the Ohio MTA executive board. "MTNA successfully nurtures the careers of professional music teachers because it adapts to the changing needs of members and their students. Continuing education opportunities offered by MTNA challenge the profession to reach higher levels of excellence in teaching and larger and more diverse groups of students," he says. PRESIDENT-ELECT Cynthia "Benson Bowling Green, Ohio Bowling Green is the county seat of Wood CountyGR6 in the U.S. state of Ohio. At the time of the 2000 census, the population of Bowling Green was 29,636. It is part of the Toledo, Ohio Metropolitan Statistical Area. Cynthia Benson holds degrees from the University of Central Arkansas The University of Central Arkansas is a state-run institution located in the city of Conway, the seat of Faulkner County, north of Little Rock. The school is most respected for its programs in Education, Occupational Therapy, and Physical Therapy. , Rice University and The University of Texas at Austin “University of Texas” redirects here. For other system schools, see University of Texas System.The University of Texas at Austin (often referred to as The University of Texas, UT Austin, UT, or Texas . She teaches at Bowling Green State University Bowling Green State University,at Bowling Green, Ohio; coeducational; chartered 1910 as a normal school, opened 1914. It became a college in 1929, a university in 1935. . Cynthia has served on MTNA's Collegiate Chapter's advisory board and as co-chair of MTNA's Poster Sessions. She chairs Ohio MTA's Buckeye Auditions and is president of OMTA's Northwest District. "MTNA provides teachers and students the opportunity for growth and support, and conveys a sense of community in which we all work together to impart the art of music through positive, meaningful musical experiences. I am grateful to those members who have dedicated their time and efforts for the benefit of others," she says. Laura Swenson Wales, Wisconsin Laura Swenson, NCTM, co-owner of Music Dynamics, Ltd., received a B.M. degree from Alverno College. Her MTNA and Wisconsin MTA service began as president of the Alverno Student Chapter. Laura helped initiate the WMTA-Greater Milwaukee Chapter and has served in nearly every position on both the state and local levels. "I realized MTNA and WMTA WMTA West Michigan Tourist AssociationWMTA Wisconsin Music Teachers AssociationWMTA Wyoming Motorcycle Trials Association were vital for the independent teacher, so I wanted to be an active participant. I believe for MTNA to continue to support the independent teacher, we must continue to recruit young teachers. We need to listen and implement their new ideas so we can keep MTNA relevant to all teachers," she says. EASTERN BOARD OF DIRECTORS Melanie DeMent Newark, Delaware Melanie DeMent, NCTM, teaches studio voice and vocal pedagogy for the University of Delaware [3] The student body at the University of Delaware is largely an undergraduate population. Delaware students have a great deal of access to work and internship opportunities. . A fourteen-year member of MTNA, she has served as Delaware MTA student activities chair and president. Nationally, Melanie has been a member of the Teacher Enrichment Grant Committee, the College Faculty Forum and currently serves on the Editorial Committee. She has had four students in both Collegiate and High School Voice advance to the national competitions over the past eleven years, including one first place winner. "I welcome the opportunity to work for the needs of the membership should I be elected to the Board of Directors," she said. Debra Ronning Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania Debra Ronning, NCTM, is a music lecturer and piano, division coordinator at Elizabethtown College in Pennsylvania. A graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania HistoryIUP was founded in 1875 as a normal school by investors in Indiana County. It followed the mold of the French Ecole Normale. When it opened its doors it enrolled just 225 students. , her students have been successful in MTNA state competitions at the junior high, high school and collegiate levels. Debbie has been Pennsylvania MTA junior high competitions chair, state convention coordinator and president. Debbie currently is MTNA's Eastern Division president. "MTNA has been an important part of my professional and personal life. As the organization moves into the twenty-first century, we need to attract new members and find ways to enhance the many fine programs already in place," she says. PRESIDENT-ELECT Deborah Martin Ithaca, New York This article is about the City of Ithaca and the region. For the legally distinct town which itself is a part of the Ithaca metropolitan area, see Ithaca (town), New York.For other places or objects named Ithaca, see Ithaca (disambiguation). Deborah Martin, NCTM, associate professor of piano at Ithaca College, received a bachelor of music degree from Baylor University and continued her studies at Indiana University. While at Indiana University she was awarded the Lieber Distinguished Teaching Award and co-authored the text Tonal Harmony at the Keyboard. Deborah is active in New York State MTA, having served as district chair, state convention co-chair and president. She is currently Eastern Division competitions chair. "I believe active participation in MTNA is an indispensable element of my career. I value the professional standards, independent business support, musical growth opportunities for students and teachers and camaraderie that active membership in MTNA provides," she says. Kathy Maskell Tewksbury, Massachusetts Kathy Maskell is owner and principal piano instructor of MusicWorks, Inc., Tewksbury, Massachusetts. She attended New England Conservatory, receiving her bachelor of music degree from Berklee College of Music Berklee College of Music, founded in 1945, is an independent music college in Boston, Massachusetts, with many prominent faculty, staff, alumni, and visiting artists. It has an enrollment of approximately 3,900 students and a 2004 faculty of approximately 430. . Kathy teaches class piano at Regis College and is organist at Old Cambridge Baptist Church, Harvard Square. An MTNA member since 1997, Kathy was elected Massachusetts MTA president in July 2002. She presented technology sessions at the 2003 MTNA National Conference and will present at the 2003 National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy. "MTNA has enhanced my teaching in so many ways from the seminars and workshops to the networking with teachers from all parts of the country," she says. NORTHWEST BOARD OF DIRECTORS Marilyn Brossard Burlington, Washington Marilyn Brossard, NCTM, is MTNA Northwest Division president. Past president of Washington State MTA, she has been WSMTA WSMTA Washington State Music Teachers Association district vice president, first vice president and state convention chair. Marilyn has served on WSMTA's executive and education boards. She served two terms as MTNA High School Performance Competitions national coordinator and chaired the WSMTA performance competitions. Marilyn has a private studio and teaches at Skagit Valley College Skagit Valley College is a a two-year community college serving Skagit, Island, and San Juan counties in northwest Washington state. Established in 1926, SVC grants academic transfer degrees, technical degrees, and certificates. . She holds a B.M. degree from Western Washington University Western Washington UniversityWWU or Western) is one of six state-funded, four-year universities of higher education in the U.S. state of Washington. It is located in Bellingham and offers bachelor's and master's degrees. , where she has done graduate study. "MTNA and its members have inspired me to continue my musical education and become involved in a leadership role with my local, state and national association," she says. Mary Jane Clarke Olympia, Washington Mary Jane Clarke, NCTM, maintains an independent piano studio. She holds a B.M degree from the University of Puget Sound The University of Puget Sound (often called UPS or just Puget Sound) is a private liberal arts college located in the North End of Tacoma, Washington, in the United States. , has done graduate work at the University of Washington and privately studied piano. Mary Jane has been Washington State MTA president, first and second vice president, convention chair, pedagogy chair and District IV vice president. She also has served as Northwest Division Collegiate and High School Competitions Chair. "Our challenge is to bring the finest music education to our students in an ever-changing world. In facing this challenge, MTNA emulates the highest standards of musical achievement, and I am thrilled to be a part of the process," she says. PRESIDENT-ELECT Cynthia Kaelberer Cody, Wyoming Cynthia Kaelberer, co-owner and president of the Rocky Mountain School of the Arts School of the Arts is the name of several schools (usually high schools) that are devoted to the fine arts, including: Brooklyn High School of the Arts, Brooklyn, New York Charleston County School of the Arts, Charleston, South Carolina , has taught piano for nearly thirty years. She is MTNA's Northwest Division competitions chair, a member of the Arts Awareness and Advocacy Committee and has served in several elected offices for Wyoming MTA. "I would not be a piano or preschool music teacher today without the wonderful learning opportunities from WMTA and MTNA. The leadership summits, state and national conferences and competitions have added a dimension to my life that will keep me excited, young and an altogether better musician and teacher than I would ever have thought possible," she says. Carolyn Malnes Lynnwood, Washington Carolyn Malnes is an independent music teacher in Lynnwood, Washington. For Washington State MTA, she was newsletter editor, young composers projects and composition competition chair and co-chaired the first State Leadership Seminar. On the national level, Carolyn served on the planning committee for the first Summit for MTNA Leadership, the Teacher Enrichment Grants and Local Association Matching Grants committees and most recently, as national local association chair. "My involvement in MTNA has helped me realize the connections, similarities and relationships from the local, state, division and national levels. I've come to appreciate and respect the talents, hard work and dedication of the many leaders in our organization," she says. SOUTH CENTRAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS Celinda Hallbauer Belton, Texas Celinda Hallbauer, NCTM, a professor at Central Texas College, has degrees from the University of Texas at Austin and Baylor University. She is president of Texas MTA and has served in several state offices including vice president for student affairs, vice president for business affairs and president-elect. Celinda also is an active member of her local association and was on MTNA's state syllabus task force. "My membership in MTNA has served not only as a professional organization enabling me to network with colleagues, gain valuable leadership skills and achieve continuing education, but also has provided numerous opportunities and activities for my students during the years," she says. Karen Harrington Tulsa, Oklahoma Karen Harrington, NCTM, is the current MTNA South Central Division president and former division secretary and president-elect. A graduate of the University of Oklahoma University of Oklahoma, abbreviated OU, is a coeducational public research university located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. Founded in 1890, it existed in Oklahoma Territory near Indian Territory 17 years before the two became the state of Oklahoma. , she has served Oklahoma MTA as president of the state's northeast district, a board member and as a member of many committees. In Tulsa Accredited accreditedrecognition by an appropriate authority that the performance of a particular institution has satisfied a prestated set of criteria.accredited herdscattle herds which have achieved a low level of reactors to, e.g. MTA she has held numerous offices, including president and chaired several committees. She has been an independent music teacher for more than twenty years. "MTNA and its affiliates have played a vital role in my career. Through its dedication to the profession and through its conventions, publications, and opportunities for interaction with colleagues, MTNA has been invaluable," she says. PRESIDENT-ELECT Cindy Hockenjos Arcadia, Louisiana Cindy Hockenjos, NCTM, is a founding member of Ruston Area MTA and served the local association as secretary, treasurer and president. She has held Louisiana MTA offices including IMTF IMTF Integrated Mission Task ForceIMTF Information Management Task ForceIMTF Integrated Modulation Transfer FunctionIMTF International Malnutrition Task Force chair, secretary, vice president, president-elect and president. She has served as South Central Division secretary, on MTNA's IMTF advisory and nominating committees. Cindy has maintained a private piano/voice studio for twenty-four years. "Sue Holder, my college professor, introduced me to MTNA and invited me to Houston for the MTNA Convention. The Grand Piano Band session by Alfred hooked me for life. I'm proud to be an NCTM and an active member of RAMTA RAMTA Rawalpindi Amateur Muay Thai Association (Pakistan), LMTA LMTA Louisiana Music Teachers AssociationLMTA Louisiana Motor Transport AssociationLMTA Lago Maggiore Target AreaLMTA Library Media Technical AssistantLMTA Light Manufacturing Training AustraliaLMTA Laborat��rio de Mecanica Te��rica e Aplicada and MTNA," she says. Charles Jones Natchitoches, Louisiana Charles Jones, NCTM, is Louisiana MTA president. He previously served LMTA as president-elect, junior high competition coordinator and necrology necrology/ne��crol��o��gy/ (ne-krol��ah-je) statistics or records of death.necrolog��ic ne��crol��o��gyn.The science of the collection, classification, and interpretation of mortality statistics. chair. He teaches piano at the Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts The Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts (LSMSA) is a two-year, public residential high school located in Natchitoches, Louisiana on the campus of Northwestern State University (NSU). . He is a graduate of the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill and holds M.M. and D.M.A. degrees from the University of Texas. "MTNA has played a vital, role in my musical life, providing for my professional growth through conferences and workshops, allowing me to meet colleagues from around the country, and providing numerous performance and competition opportunities for my students. I am eager to do whatever I can to ensure the continued success of MTNA's mission," he says. SOUTHERN BOARD OF DIRECTORS Martha Kirkpatrick Smith Arlington, Virginia Martha Kirkpatrick Smith, NCTM, has a B.A. degree from Rice University and an M.M. degree in piano pedagogy from The Catholic University of America Catholic University of America,at Washington, D.C.; the national university of the Roman Catholic Church in the United States; coeducational; founded 1887 and opened 1889. . She has taught independently for more than twenty-five years. Past president of Northern Virginia MTA and Virginia MTA, Martha has served on the Editorial Committee of the American Music Teacher and presided over the State Presidents Advisory Council. "MTNA activities at local, state, division, and national levels enable teachers to contribute to promoting musical excellence throughout our society. When we exchange ideas and form connections we enrich ourselves as artists and teachers and strengthen our communities," she says. Roy Wylie Auburn University, Alabama Roy Wylie, NCTM, is MTNA's Southern Division president with degrees from Southern Methodist University Southern Methodist University,at Dallas, Tex.; United Methodist; coeducational; chartered 1911. The school's facilities include laboratories for electron microscopy and stable isotopes, a museum of paleontology, and a graduate research center. , Manhattan School of Music Founded in 1917, the school is located on Claremont Avenue in the Morningside Heights neighborhood of New York City, adjacent to the campus of Columbia University, where it has been since 1969. Many of the students live in the school's residence hall, Andersen Hall. and The University of Texas at Austin. He is professor of piano at Auburn University, has taught at the Adamant School of Music and served on staff of the American Institute of Musical Studies in Graz, Austria. Roy has been Alabama MTA president and was named AMTA AMTAAmerican Music Therapy Association. AMTA,n See American Music Therapy Association. Teacher of the Year. "I would hope to be able to foster the MTNA programs the membership finds most helpful, and to make sure the lines of communication "Lines of Communication" is an episode from the fourth season of the science-fiction television series Babylon 5. SynopsisFranklin and Marcus attempt to persuade the Mars resistance to assist Sheridan in opposing President Clark. are kept open and responsive to the needs and wants of the members," he says. PRESIDENT-ELECT Fay Swadtey Adams Knoxville, tennessee Fay Swadley Adams, NCTM, chairs the keyboard area at the University of Tennessee The University of Tennessee (UT), sometimes called the University of Tennessee at Knoxville (UT Knoxville or UTK), is the flagship institution of the statewide land-grant University of Tennessee public university system in the American state of Tennessee. . She holds an M.M. degree from the University of Tennessee and a B.M. degree from the New England Conservatory of Music New England Conservatory of Music,at Boston, Mass.; coeducational; est. 1867, chartered and opened 1870. It is closely associated with the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the Berkshire Music Center at Tanglewood. . She has served as president, vice president and theory chair of Knoxville MTA and president, secretary and Foundation chair of the Tennessee MTA. In 1999, she was named TMTA TMTA Transmeta (stock symbol)TMTA Texas Music Teachers AssociationTMTA Tennessee Mathematics Teachers AssociationTMTA Truro Morlaix Twinning Association (UK)Teacher of the Year. "MTNA has been an important part of my professional life, giving me the opportunity to grow as a teacher and to meet many fine musicians who share the joys and challenges of our profession," she says. Graham Purkerson Hattiesburg, Mississippi Graham Purkerson, NCTM, holds degrees from Davidson College and the University of Michigan (body, education) University of Michigan - A large cosmopolitan university in the Midwest USA. Over 50000 students are enrolled at the University of Michigan's three campuses. The students come from 50 states and over 100 foreign countries. . He has been a member of the Jones County Junior College faculty since 1980, teaching organ, private and class piano, music appreciation, music history and accompanying the Concert Choir. Graham appears frequently as an adjudicator-clinician and organ recitalist. He has served the Mississippi MTA as treasurer, president-elect and president. He is a past dean and current treasurer for the Southern Mississippi AGO. "For me, MTNA leadership involvement has been and will continue to be an opportunity--through service--to maintain and strengthen the MTNA programs that motivate and encourage its membership," he says. SOUTHWEST BOARD OF DIRECTORS Geri Cheney Centerville, Utah Geri Cheney, NCTM, is an independent music teacher, adjudicator and lecturer. She manages a large studio, teaches special needs children and directs her church choir. Geri has served as local association president, Utah MTA president and on the IMTF advisory committee. She has been Southwest Division high school competitions coordinator and Southwest Division president-elect, and is currently Southwest Division president. "As a young student teacher, my professor told me that if I were to ever seriously teach, I MUST join a professional organization. Soon after, I joined MTNA. This involvement has impacted every aspect of my teaching. MTNA brings credibility and respect to our profession," she says. Louise Lepley West Hills, California Louise Lepley, chair of the piano department at the Colburn School of Performing Arts, holds degrees from the University of California-Berkeley, Syracuse University and the University of Southern California The U.S. News & World Report ranked USC 27th among all universities in the United States in its 2008 ranking of "America's Best Colleges", also designating it as one of the "most selective universities" for admitting 8,634 of the almost 34,000 who applied for freshman admission . She has served on the AMT editorial committee and is California MTNA High School Performance Competitions coordinator, and a national panelist for the NFAA/ARTS Competition. "The twenty-first century presents new challenges and opportunities for MTNA. Through its outreach and education programs, MTNA can reinvigorate interest in music and the arts in all communities. With MTNA's membership of pedagogues and performers committed to excellence, it has the unique opportunity to nurture future artists, amateurs and audiences," she says. PRESIDENT-ELECT Lezlee Johnsen Bishop Salt Lake City, Utah For ships of the United States Navy of the same name, see .Salt Lake City is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. state of Utah. The name of the city is often shortened to Salt Lake, or its initials, S.L.C. Lezlee Johnsen Bishop is an independent music teacher with a degree in piano pedagogy and music composition from Utah State University Utah State University,mainly at Logan; coeducational; land-grant and state supported; chartered 1888, opened 1890. It publishes Utah Science, Western Historical Quarterly, and Western American Literary Journal. . She has provided leadership on local and state levels in Utah, notably, Salt Lake Chapter president, state membership chair, Utah State conference coordinator, and Utah MTA president. She was session monitor chair for the 2003 National Conference and is on the Teacher Enrichment Grant committee. "My membership in MTNA has helped connect me to music educators throughout my state, country and world. This valuable association, combined with programs that inspire the individual teacher to progress and unite diverse musical communities is MTNA's strength and future," she says. Scott McBride Smith Irvine, California Scott McBride Smith, NCTM, is president of the International Institute for Young Musicians The International Institute for Young Musicians (IIYM) Summer Music Academy, under the direction of Dr. Scott McBride Smith, is an internationally recognized course of intensive study for young musicians, offering instruction of the highest caliber to students form around the world and the Royal American Conservatory Examinations. He is coauthor of The Well-Tempered Keyboard Teacher and associate editor of Keyboard Companion. A member of the MTNA Board of Directors, he has given workshops throughout the world. "I see three important challenges in the next biennium: 1. Offering improved services to attract younger members; 2. Continuing to serve the teachers of 'everyday' students and increasing outreach to teachers of different cultures and ethnicities; and 3. Developing a national standard for students of independent teachers," he says. WEST CENTRAL Diane M. Smith West Des Moines, Iowa West Des Moines is a city in Polk, Dallas, and Warren counties in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 46,403; a special census taken in the spring of 2005 counted 51,744 residents. Diane M. Smith, NCTM, maintains an independent piano studio and holds B.S. and B.A. degrees from Moorhead State University. She also founded and directed the Music and Movement Center, Inc. She has been active in her local association, holding a number of positions, including president. Diane has been active in the Iowa State MTA serving in several capacities including president, secretary and FOUNDATION chair. She chairs Iowa's MTNA Junior Competitions. "MTNA has been an integral part in my professional growth, l am thankful to the members who have given so much to MTNA to make it a better organization," she says. Janice Wenger Columbia, Missouri Janice Wenger, NCTM, is West Central Division president. A professor and keyboard faculty coordinator at the University of Missouri-Columbia, she holds degrees from Kansas State University Kansas State University,main campus at Manhattan; coeducational; land-grant and state supported; chartered and opened 1863. There is an additional campus at Salina. Among the university's research facilities are the J. R. , the Eastman School of Music Eastman School of Music:see Rochester, Univ. of. and the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory of Music. Janice was group piano chair for the West Central Division and Missouri MTA secretary and treasurer. "MTNA's governing tiers have a responsibility to gather a broad range of information from the constituency--local, state, division, and national membership, as well as leadership. The challenges for the music profession's future are numerous, and the national leadership has a responsibility to plan a strategy for MTNA's role in that future," she says. PRESIDENT-ELECT Thomas Edinger Nebraska City, Nebraska Nebraska City is a city in Otoe County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 7,228 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Otoe County.GR6 Thomas Ediger, NCTM, is director of choral activities and professor of music at Peru State College HistoryPeru State is the oldest college in Nebraska. It was founded in 1865 as Mount Vernon College and was affiliated with the Methodist Episcopal Church. Two years later, in 1867, ownership of the college was transferred to the state government for use as a normal in Peru, Nebraska. He directs three choirs, teaches other music courses and maintains a private studio. Tom has been chair of MTNA's Composer Commissioning Program and the West Central Division Composition Contest. Active in the Nebraska MTA, he has served as composition chair, vice president, president-elect and president. He is the NMTA NMTA Northwest Marine Trade AssociationNMTA Nebraska Music Teachers Association immediate past president. "I am honored to be nominated for this office and, if elected, I promise to continue to work to help make MTNA one of the best music associations that can serve the needs of all teachers," he says. Kathleen H. Hasse Cologne, Minnestoa Kathleen H. Hasse graduated from Concordia College and Minnesota State University Minnesota State University may refer to The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System Minnesota State University, Mankato Minnesota State University, Moorhead The fictional Minnesota State University from the ABC television series Coach. , studying with Paul Manz, Barbara Nymark, Thelma Noennig and Kim Kasling. She is Director of Worship, Music, and Arts and the School of Muslo at Trinity in Waconia, Minnesota, and also maintains a private piano studio. Kathleen has been Collegiate and Chamber Music coordinator for the West Central Division. She has been Minnesota MTA president, vice president of finance, treasurer and MMTA Foundation president. "I am committed to MTNA as a primary professional development resource for the independent and collegiate music teacher and believe that our common interests are strengthened through collaboration," she says.