Theresa Hoover
Dr. Theresa Hoover is a music educator, speaker, and writer who advocates for student voice in the music room. Her work centers on helping teachers empower students throughout their musical experiences by transforming classrooms into student-centered learning environments.
Currently, Theresa serves as a Teaching Professor of Music Education at East Carolina University where she teaches undergraduate and graduate music education courses. Her teaching experience spans instrumental, general, and vocal music across a variety of settings in Northern Virginia and Pennsylvania.
A recognized presenter and clinician, Theresa has presented at local, regional, and national conferences, including the Midwest Clinic, the NAfME Conference, and numerous state music education conferences. She also serves as an adjunct professor at VanderCook College of Music, where she teaches graduate courses for music educators focused on technology integration and student ownership.
Theresa is the author of the book, Empowering Ensembles With Technology, the co-author of Pass the Baton: Empowering All Music Students, and the co-host of the podcast Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education. Her writing has been featured on several online publications as well as on her own blog, Off the Beaten Path: A Music Teacher’s Journey.
When not teaching, you can find Theresa curled up with a good book, on the running trail, traveling to visit family and friends, or spending time with her dog, Dizzy.
Theresa has earned a Bachelor of Music Education from Penn State University, a Masters in Wind Conducting from West Chester University, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Music, Learning and Teaching from Arizona State University.