Administrative Directory – Teacher Training, Recruitment & Retention Council 2025-2026

The purpose of the PMEA Council for Teacher Training, Recruitment, and Retention (Council TTRR) is to discuss strategies and implement programs which support the life cycle of a music educator.

Teacher Training, Recruitment, and Retention Chair

Tina Bennett – Retired

Future Music Educators Honors Symposium (FMEHS) Coordinators

Aaron Magaro – West Shore School District
Stephanie Magaro – Manheim Central School District

Mentor Program Co-Chairs

Susan Basalik – Methacton School District
Lisa Endler – Woodland Hills School District

Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Representative

David Deitz – PDE Fine Arts Education Consultant

Pennsylvania Collegiate Music Educators Association (PCMEA) Advisor

Kelly Gumble – West Chester University

Pennsylvania Collegiate Music Educators Association (PCMEA) President

Todd McGregor – Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Collegiate Music Educators Association (PCMEA) President Elect

Mekenzie Rowland – Mercyhurst University

Retired Member Coordinator

Paul Fox – Retired

Society for Music Teacher Education (SMTE) Pennsylvania State Chair

Kathleen A. Melago – Slippery Rock University

Tri-M Chair

Tina Bennett – Retired

 

Higher Education Representatives

Region I

Paul Doerksen – Duquesne University

Region II

Vacant

Region III

Sarah Hart Watts – Penn State University

Region IV

TBD

Region V

TBD

Region VI

Nathan Buonviri – Temple University
M. Greg Martin – West Chester University
Debbie Wolf – Cairn University