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Melynda Morrone
Melynda Morrone is a music educator and aspiring curriculum supervisor in Southern New Jersey. She has taught at Whitehall Elementary School and Swansboro High School, achieving leadership roles and honors. Melynda co-created "Mini Musicians" classes and holds degrees in Music Education and School Leadership. She enjoys family time, nature walks, and singing.
Ignacio Del Villar Burke Roche
I am an architect who loves music and teaching. I've played in bands, studied at Aula in Barcelona, and recorded a solo album. With over 10 years of experience, I teach instruments and direct choirs, connecting education, art, and culture.
Monica Pickard
I am a NBCT in Music Education and serve as a test writer and scorer for Pearson. When I am not in the classroom, I serve my church as the Director of Music Ministry, and play professionally for various events. I have experience in band and choir, and enjoy theory and composition. Piano is my instrument of expertise.
Michael Ford
I have over 20 years of experience as a teacher and professional musician. I've taught grades 6-12, designed curriculum, led music departments, and started music programs. Currently, I tutor woodwinds and run a private studio for clarinet, saxophone, and flute students. I also served as a military musician in the U.S. Army Bands.
Chelsea Dandrea
I am a music educator of 9 years. I received my Bachelors in Music Education from Eastern Kentucky University and my Masters in Music Curriculum and Instruction from Southeastern Oklahoma State University. I have spent my years in education teaching in small schools and have experience in Preschool, General Music, Band, Choir, Music Technology, and Music Theory.
Lisa Dolcy
Lisa Dolcy was born in Jamaica, and her early musical influences range from the local sounds of the Caribbean to music sung by church choirs under her father’s direction. As she grew older and migrated to the United States, this love of music only grew now accompanied with a strong desire to share it with others. She graduated with a B.S. in Music (Vocal Concentration) from Southern Adventist University and a Masters in Music Education (Choral Conducting) from Florida State University.
Tami Williams
Passionate about kids and music education, Tami has strong planning and organizational skills. In 2021, she wrote the Summer Music Curriculum for Broward County Public Schools, trained other educators on Nearpod, and were a guest clinician at Barry University. She also served as Broward County Elementary Music Teachers' Association (BCEMTA) President from 2015-2017.
Vincent Du Beau
Vincent S. Du Beau, Director of Bands and Choirs at Delsea Regional High School since 2010, also teaches Music Technology. At Rowan University since 2011, he directs the Concert Band and teaches conducting, music history, and theory. A seasoned conductor, educator, and musician, he's worked with various ensembles, conducted notable performances, presented clinics on wind band programming, and authored for TEMPO Magazine. Additionally, he's heavily involved in music technology education and is a dedicated member of ASCD, NAfME, NJMEA, and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia.
