M ARGARET THIELE

(734) 476-3181  elemthi@gmail.com

Develop a love for music-educate with skills-inspire for a lifetime of music

Forward thinking, dedicated Educator with a passion for innovative learning with a demonstrated 25+ year teaching record in
Music. Committed to learning excellence, school improvement and fostering a positive learning environment for students.
Depth of knowledge and experience in developing and implementing curriculum, collaborative approaches, and application
and assessment of educational frameworks. Highly regarded and committed to the best standards of practice and
communication with students, families, faculty and colleagues.

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS

Doctor of Musical Arts: Music Education Boston University, Boston, MA

Dissertation: Religion, public education, and gender. A feminist critical analysis of policies implemented for objections to
music in mixed-gender elementary education courses.

Master of Arts (Dual Degree): Piano Pedagogy / Theory and Literature, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI

Bachelor of Music Education: The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

MI State Teaching Certification #: IF0000000232489 Valid thru 6/30/2022
OH State Teaching Certification OS1002978 Valid thru 6/30/2024

Orff-Schulwerk Certification: Levels I, II, III

International Baccalaureate: Diploma Program training, Music-Category One (2011)

HONORS / AWARDS
Nominee for Outstanding Lecturer of the Year, Eastern Michigan University 2003
Presenter Eastern Michigan University’s Graduate Research Fair 2000
Recipient of Graduate Fellowship, Eastern Michigan University 1998 / 1999
Recipient of The Arts and Sciences Award for Scholarship, Ohio State University 1983
National Dean’s List 1982 / 1983

PROFESSIONAL WORK HISTORY

Five Town College, Dix Hills, NY 2019 – present

Professor of Music Education, Music Education Department Chair
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Music Education, Advising for all Music Education Undergraduates,
Student Teacher Supervision
 Undergraduate Courses
o EDU295 Keyboard IV
 Graduate Courses
o EDU542 Music Education for the Elementary Classroom
o EDU651 Research Methods
 NYSSMA-Collegiate Chapter Advisor
 IRB Co-Chair

Heidelberg University, Tiffin, OH 2017 - 2019

Visiting Assistant Professor of Music Education, Music Education Coordinator, Director of the Hei-Notes
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Music Education, Student Teacher Supervision
 OCMEA Chapter Advisor
 o Workshops – Mark Stone, World Drumming, March 2018; General Music Trade Secrets, March 2019
 Director for Musical Theatre Ensemble – Heidelberg University Hei-Notes
o Undergraduate Courses
 MUS 104: Introduction to Piano
 MUS 105: Fundamentals of Music
 MUS 107: History/Literature of Classical Music
 MUS 110: Introduction to Teaching and other Music Related Careers.
 MUS 115: Technology for Music Teaching
 MUS 123/4: Aural Skills
 MUS 363: Elementary Music Methods
o Graduate Courses
 MUS 502: Research Methods in Music Education
 MUS 560: Special Topics: The Comprehensive (General) Music Classroom
 MUS 563: Teaching and Learning in Music
 MUS 573: Philosophy of Music Education
o Online: Created Music Foundations Online Course for incoming students
 Service: IRB Committee, Academic Honesty Investigative Panel

MAEIA (Michigan Arts Education Instruction and Assessment) Fellow 2016 - 2017
Instructed music educators in the state of Michigan through live and virtual presentations about the Music
assessments available in the MAEIA program for assessing student learning and supporting teacher
effectiveness.

Dexter School District, Dexter, Michigan 2004 - 2017

Choral / General Music Teacher (Grades K-6)
Provide instruction to 600+ students per week at the elementary school level. Design and present fun and motivating lesson
plans that teach the fundamentals of music and integrate curriculum. Differentiate learning for special needs students.
Coordinate multiple concerts each year to showcase student learning. Rated Highly Effective for the past 3 years.
 Worked with district curriculum committee to align music curriculum.
 Selected by the Michigan Assessment Consortium as a field tester for K-12 model performance assessments.
 Served as a Mentor to new hires both in music and other disciplines.
 Worked with area professional musicians for unique collaborative performances.
 Coordinated Family Folk Dancing nights where parents and children interact.
 Successfully wrote grants to bring in outside professional performances.
 Served on Building Leadership Tea

Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan 2001 – 2013

Part-Time Lecturer II (2008 – 2013)
Delivered instruction to music students at the undergraduate and graduate levels that included up to 500 students per year.
Organized, prepared and revised course materials as needed. Initiated interactive activities and technology that furthered
understanding and created a positive learning environment.
 Undergraduate Courses:
o MUSC 220/230 – Music for the Elementary Teacher including Honors sections.
 Graduate Courses:
o MUSIC 572 – Psychology of Music Teaching and Learning
o MUSC 642 – Foundations of Music Education
o MUSC 646 – Curriculum and Assessment
o MUSC 694 – Seminar in Music Education
 Served as Faculty Advisor for MUED (Master of Music in Music Education) students.
 Served as Committee Member for MUED Final Project
Full Time Lecturer II (2001 – 2008)
 Held responsibility for teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in the Music program. Delivered
lectures to students using advanced teaching techniques and technology insure and motivate them for
higher learning. Planned, evaluated, and revised curriculum, course content, materials, and methods
of instruction to meet the requirements of EMU’s Advanced Preparation Programs’ Goals, as well as
NCATE and NASM standards. Maintained regular office hours to advise students. Worked with faculty
in the College of Education, Theater and Communications, and Visual Arts departments in creating
new courses to fulfill requirements for Elementary Ed majors.
 Undergraduate Courses:
o MUSC 104 – Music for the Elementary Teacher
o MUSC 107 - Music Appreciation (Online)
 Graduate Course:
o MUSIC 572 – Psychology of Music Teaching and Learning
 Developed and taught MUSC 572 for the graduate music program.
 Coordinated the Alexander Computer Lab and wrote grants to secure hardware upgrades.
 Oversight of Work-study students for both the piano and computer lab.
 Collaborated with Math department to bring in Kennedy Center Artists for Elementary Ed majors.

Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp, Twin Lake, Michigan 2002 – 2005 Summers only
Piano Faculty
Developed lesson plans and selected course materials for students attending two week-long camp sessions.
Provided one-on-one and group piano instruction. Demonstrated commitment to the principles and objectives
of the camp.

Private Piano Teacher, Chelsea, Michigan 1980 – 2004

Offered private studio instruction to children and adults. Tailored lessons and integrated a wide range of
activities and materials to accommodate all styles of learners. Provided community, collaborative and private
recitals.

Dexter Community Schools / Chelsea Community Schools, Dexter / Chelsea, Michigan 1999 – 2001
Substitute Teacher (K-12)

Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan 1997 – 2000

Graduate Teaching Assistant (Keyboard and Theory Departments)
Accompanist EMU Women’s Chorus, Brass and Woodwind Departments

Dexter Community Schools, Dexter, Michigan 1984 - 1985

Substitute Teacher (K-12)

Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio 1983 - 1984

Graduate Teaching Assistant (Piano Department)

PUBLICATIONS
April 2018 As much as they need a mentor, they need a friend. Triad, April/May 2018, Vol. 85, No.3, The
Ohio Music Education Association
July 2016 A beat in their feet and a rhythm to the words: Rhythmic intervention for At-Risk elementary
readers. Research Perspectives in Music Education, 2016, Volume 18, No.1, The Florida Music
Education Association.
Aug 2004 TI:ME (Technology Institute for Music Educators) E-Mail Blast: Success in the college
classroom: Using technology to teach music to non-music majors.
 PRESENTATIONS
MAR 2019 Enacting Curricular Change in Music Education through Vernacular Music (Case Western
Reserve, Cleveland, OH) Pop News presentation: Re-building and rebranding: Collaboration
on the 1% change to Affect an 180º turn around.
JAN 2019 Ohio Music Educators Association Conference (Cleveland, OH) Session Presentation:
Stepping out and stepping in: How to manage your first year of teaching—A panel discussion.
Presented with Dr. Greg Ramsdell and Prof. Jonathan Waters.
Nov 2018 Ohio Collegiate Music Education Association 2018 State Fall Conference (Heidelberg
University, Tiffin, OH) Session Presentation: “Interviewing 101”
Feb 2018 Northwest Ohio Orff-Schulwerk Chapter (Rossford, OH) Chapter Share: Music and Literature:
Gator Gumbo
May 2017 Preparation of Children’s Percussion Section of premier USA performance of The Children
Shall Lead by Jeffrey Ryan, Dexter Community Orchestra (Dexter, MI) directed by Anthony
Elliott, University of Michigan.
Nov 2015 AOSA National Conference (San Diego, CA) Research session: The rhythm of language for
reading intervention: A follow-up study of rhythmic intervention with elementary At-Risk
readers.
Feb 2015 Suncoast Music Education Research Symposium: Music and Lifelong Learning Conference
(Tampa, FL) Presenter: A beat in their feet and a rhythm to the words: Rhythmic intervention
for At-Risk elementary readers.
May 2013 Mountain Lake Colloquium (Pembroke, VA) Research Gallery Session: A rose by any other
name.
Jan 2013 Michigan Music Conference (Grand Rapids, MI) Research Poster Session: Religion, public
education, and gender: A feminist critical analysis of policies implemented for objections to
music in mixed-gender elementary education courses.
May 2011 Mountain Lake Colloquium (Pembroke, VA) Roundtable Co-presenter (with Louise Patrick and
Patty Bourne): Why? How? What?: Using the golden circle to guide us in transitional career
choices.
Jan 2011 Michigan Music Conference (Grand Rapids, MI) Presenter: Music travels; Co-presenter: Bing,
bang, boom, rhythmic reading.
Oct 2010 CRÉME International, University of Wisconsin-Madison (Madison, WI), Presenter: The
contradiction of policy and religion for women with music in elementary pre-service training: A
policy implementation study.
Jan 2009 Michigan Music Conference (Grand Rapids, MI), Presenter: More than music: Problem solving
through music.
Jan 2008 Michigan Music Conference (Grand Rapids, MI) Research Poster Session: What factors influence
choral directors when selecting multicultural music for intermediate choirs? A pilot study, and
The conceptual divide: How integrative arts are viewed by practicing teachers and collegiate
education advisors.
Nov 2006 NMEA/North Central MENC Conference (Lincoln, NE) Research Poster Session: Classroom
teachers speak: How elementary educators use music in their classrooms and what they
believe should be included in a music course for prospective teachers: A pilot survey.
April 2006 MENC National Conference (Salt Lake City, UT), Research Poster Session: (same
presentation as above).
Jan 2006 Michigan Music Conference (Grand Rapids, MI) Research poster session: (same presentation
as above.
 PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS & SERVICE
June, 2019: OMEA Higher Ed/Teacher Ed Proposal Evaluation Team for the January 2020 Conference

Ann Arbor Recorder Society: Chapter of the American Recorder Society

AOSA: American Orff-Schulwerk Association Certified levels I, II & III;

Positions: President Detroit Orff Chapter (2016-17), Vice-President (2013-15)

NAfME: National Association for Music Education

NMTA, MMTA: National Music Teachers Association

Positions (local affiliate AAAPTG): Secretary, VP, Co-chairman of Awards Auditions.