Elections and Openings
Below is information from candidates for the 2023 Elections. Ballots were emailed to members on January 23, 2023. If you have any questions or concerns, please email nafmetexas@gmail.com.
Nominees for President-Elect
There are two nominees for President-Elect. The winning candidate will serve as President-Elect from 2023-2024, followed by a term as President (2024-2026), and Past President (2026-2028), pending results of the variance votes included on the ballot.
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Sarah MayneMusic Teacher, Guerrero Elementary,
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Candidate Statement
A Positive Musical Voice For Our Students and Educators
I would be honored to have the responsibility to be a positive enthusiastic voice for students and educators, ensuring that students have engaging ways to learn, opportunities for growth for reaching their highest potentials, and success in safe classroom and school environments.
A Positive Musical Voice For Our Students and Educators
I would be honored to have the responsibility to be a positive enthusiastic voice for students and educators, ensuring that students have engaging ways to learn, opportunities for growth for reaching their highest potentials, and success in safe classroom and school environments.
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Mark MontemayorAssociate Professor of Music Education, University of North TexasMark Montemayor is an Associate Professor at the University of North Texas, where he teaches courses in music education and conducts research on a variety of topics. Previously, he was the head of the music education program at the University of Northern Colorado, and prior to that was a high school music teacher in Washington.
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Candidate Statement
As a career-long member of the National Association for Music Education and its state affiliates where I have taught, I am excited to work with NAfME-Texas members in our important work of advocacy, research, service to teachers and teacher education, and leadership. I look forward to continuing the work of our current and past leaders, both in Texas and nationally, in furthering our mission of “promoting the understanding and making of music by all,” with special attention to our efforts that have broadened access to music instruction in our communities.
As a career-long member of the National Association for Music Education and its state affiliates where I have taught, I am excited to work with NAfME-Texas members in our important work of advocacy, research, service to teachers and teacher education, and leadership. I look forward to continuing the work of our current and past leaders, both in Texas and nationally, in furthering our mission of “promoting the understanding and making of music by all,” with special attention to our efforts that have broadened access to music instruction in our communities.
Nominees for Member-at-Large
The winning candidate will serve as a voting member on the Executive Board from 2023-2025.
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Emily McGinnisProfessor of Practice in Music Education, University of HoustonDr. Emily McGinnis is a Professor of Practice in Music Education at the Moores School of Music where she teaches Introduction to Education in Music, Student Teaching Seminar, and graduate-level music education courses. McGinnis was previously a member of the music education faculty at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, adjunct faculty at both the University of Houston and San Jacinto College, and a university supervisor for student teachers from UMKC, Missouri State University, and Luther College.
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Additional career highlights include Director of Band positions in Kansas and Illinois, teaching early childhood music conducting a New Horizons Band for senior adults, and teaching private lessons. Her research on undergraduate music education curriculum, life-long music making, and experiences of women brass players has resulted in publications and presentations at regional, national, and international levels. McGinnis is also active as a performer, primarily in the brass band genre. She has played cornet and tenor horn with the internationally renowned Fountain City Brass Band, the all-female Athena Brass Band, and the Houston Brass Band. Originally from Freeport, IL, McGinnis earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, and PhD and MME degrees from the University of Missouri-Kansas City.
Candidate Statement
I have been an active member of NAfME (MENC) since 2004 as a music educator in several states, including Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, and now Texas. I feel the organization plays an important role in advocating for music education, providing valuable resources for music educators and preservice teachers, and connecting music teachers throughout the country (including Texas!) through its events and conferences. I became involved in music education in Texas upon moving to Houston in 2019. Since that time, I have enjoyed attending the NAfME-TX webinars and connecting with members of the organization and board. I believe NAfME-TX is an important organization in our state and hope to serve on the NAfME-TX board as a member-at- large to further promote music education in Texas, help develop initiatives to serve the needs of its members, and provide support to the Committee of Chairs.
Chair Openings
NAfME-Texas currently has an opening for Pre-Service Teacher Education Chair. If you are interested in this position, email a member of the board for more information.