LIZA MEYERS
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2035 North 30th Street (480) 854-8967 (home) Mesa, AZ. 85213 (602) 743-7961 (cell)
llmeyers@cox.net
EDUCATION
Doctor of Musical Arts in Music Education, Anticipated Completion 2012
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
Masters of Music Education, 2006
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
Bachelor of Music in Music Education, 1997
Capital University Conservatory of Music, Columbus, OH
CERTIFICATES AND OTHER COURSES OF STUDY
Orff Certification
Level I, II, and III Orff Certificates, 2005, 2006, 2007
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
Master Class and Orff Movement Teaching Internship, 2008
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
Kodály Certification
Level I Kodály Studies, 1999
University of Akron/Cleveland State University, Akron, OH
Level II and III Kodály Studies, 2002, 2003
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
Kodály Certification Course Completion and Level I Kodály Teaching Internship, 2004
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
Level II Kodály Teaching Internship, 2006
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
International Kodály Seminar at the Kodály Institute, Kecskemét, Hungary, 2003
Included Conducting, Choral Ensemble, Solfa and Ear Training, Special Topics, and Level III American Methodology Studies through Capital University
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Teaching Assistant, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
“Elementary General Music Methods Course,” Fall 2010
Assist in Choral/General Student Teacher and Field Experience Student Placements,
Fall 2010
Instructor, “Music in Early Childhood Education,” Spring 2011
Adjunct Faculty/Instructor, Kodály Certification Course, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ Pedagogy, Solfa/Ear Training, Folksong Research- Level II, 2006-present
Pedagogy, Solfa/Ear Training - Level I, 2005
Adjunct Faculty/Instructor, Kodály Certification Course, Morehead State University, Morehead, KY
Solfa/Ear Training- Level I and III, 2010
Choral Ensemble, Choral Conducting, Solfa/Ear Training- Level I and II, 2009
Choral Ensemble, Choral Conducting, Solfa/Ear Training - Level I, 2008
Supervising Teacher for Pre-Service Music Educators
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, 2007, 2006
Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ, 2005
Fort Lewis College, Durango, CO, 2004
General Music Specialist and Choral Director, K-5, 2007-2010
Gateway Pointe Elementary School, Higley Unified School District, Gilbert, AZ
General Music Specialist and Choral Director, K-6, 2000-2007
Ashland Ranch Elementary School, Gilbert Unified School District, Gilbert, AZ
General Music Specialist, K-4, 1997-2000
Sterling and Burbank Elementary Schools, North Central Local Schools, Creston, OH
RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS
Bucura, Elizabeth, Dr. Sandra Stauffer, Dr. Andrew Goodrich, Liza Meyers, and Marsha
Vanderwerff. “Peer Mentoring and In-Time Coaching in a University Methods Class,” Mountain Lake Colloquium research poster session, Mountain Lake, VA
(Proposal accepted for presentation May 2011).
Meyers, Liza. “Shifting Identities and Beliefs of Teachers Turned Graduate Students.” Mountain Lake Colloquium, Mountain Lake, VA, Round Table Discussion (Proposal accepted
for presentation May 2011).
PUBLICATIONS
Meyers, Liza. “My Musical Mentors.” Organization of American Kodály Educators Western Division Newsletter 15, no. 1 (2008): 3 and 11.
Meyers, Liza. “Scholarship Reflection: Japan Fulbright Memorial Scholarship.” Kodály Envoy, 33, no. 3 (2007): 16-17.
Meyers, Liza. “Dear Zoltána: Suggestions On Getting Children Into Their Head Voice.” Arizona Kodály Teachers Society Newsletter 18, no. 2 (2007): 3-4.
Meyers, Liza. “Dear Zoltána: Organizing Equipment for Traveling Teachers.” Arizona Kodály Teachers Society Newsletter 18, no. 1 (2006): 5 and 10.
Meyers, Liza. “Learning Kodály in Hungary: My Experiences at the International Kodály Seminar.” Arizona Kodály Teachers Society Newsletter 152, no. 3 (2004).
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS:
Meyers, Liza. “Roots to Shoots: Starting the Older Beginner.” Organization of American Kodály
Educators National Conference, Minneapolis, MN, (Proposal accepted for presentation March 18, 2011).
Meyers, Liza. “Roots to Shoots: Starting the Older Beginner.” Arizona Music Educators
Association Conference, Mesa, AZ, (Proposal accepted for presentation February 4 and
5, 2011).
Meyers, Liza. “Kodály, Orff, and the Kitchen Sink for the Music Classroom.” Regional
Organization of Colorado Kodaly Educators Workshop, Denver, CO (October 23, 2010).
Meyers, Liza. “A NEW Truckload of Tricks: More Games and Activities That Teach a Musical Concept.” Western Division of the Organization of American Kodály Educators Mini- Conference Workshop, Fresno State University, Fresno, CA (October 2, 2010).
Meyers, Liza. “General Music Madness: Activities So Fun Your Students Won’t Know They’re Learning.” CMENC Workshop, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ (March 31, 2010).
Meyers, Liza. “See It, Sing It, Dance It, Play It: Visuals for a Vibrant Music Class.” Arizona Music Educators Association Conference, Mesa, AZ (January 9 & 10, 2010).
Meyers, Liza. “Seasons of Music: Visuals, Songs, and Games for Fall and Winter.” Elementary Music Teachers’ In-Service, Higley Unified School District, Gilbert, AZ (October 19, 2009).
Johnson, Kenda, and Liza Meyers. “Bullseye: On Target for Visual Learners, Visuals and Manipulatives in the Music Classroom.” Arizona Society for General Music Workshop, Gilbert, AZ (September 30, 2009).
Meyers, Liza. “Funtastic Activities for the Orff Classroom.” Orff Certification Course, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ (June 24, 2009).
Meyers, Liza. “Kickin’ It with Kodály: It’s Not Just for the Little Kids.” Elementary Music Teachers’ In-Service, Higley Unified School District, Gilbert, AZ (January 28, 2009).
Meyers, Liza. “Orff You Ready: An Introduction to Orff Schulwerk.” District Elementary Music Teachers’ In-Service, Higley Unified School District, Gilbert, AZ (January 28, 2009).
Meyers, Liza. “Kickin’ It with Kodály: It’s Not Just for the Little Kids.” Arizona Music Educators Association Conference, Mesa, AZ (January 9, 2009).
Block, Joshua, Karlena Leal, Lisa Harney, Liza Meyers, and Duane Rogers. “Orff You Ready: An Introduction to Orff-Schulwerk, Part I and II.” Arizona Music Educators Association Conference, Mesa, AZ (January 9 and 10, 2009).
Meyers, Liza. “Acting Right: An Arts Integration Workshop.” K-8 Teachers’ In-Service, Gateway Pointe Elementary, Higley Unified School District, Gilbert, AZ (September 24, 2008).
Meyers, Liza. “Smorgasbord of Fun: Kodály, Orff, and the Kitchen Sink in the Music Classroom” Arizona Collegiate Music Educators National Conference Workshop, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ (March 5, 2008).
Meyers, Liza. “Manipulatives in the Music Classroom.” Elementary Music Teachers’ In-Service, Higley Unified School District, Gilbert, AZ (January 30, 2008).
Meyers, Liza. “A Truckload of Tricks.” Arizona Music Educators Association Conference, Mesa, AZ (January 11 & 12, 2008).
Meyers, Liza. “Experiencing Japan: Authentic Activities and Resources for the Music Room, Part II.” Elementary Music Teachers’ In-Service, Gilbert Public School District, Gilbert, AZ (April 23, 2007).
Meyers, Liza. “Experiencing Japan: Authentic Activities and Resources for the Music Room, Part I.” Elementary Music Teachers’ In-Service, Gilbert Public School District, Gilbert, AZ (February 20, 2007).
Meyers, Liza. “Experiencing Japan: Authentic Activities and Resources for the Music Room.” Arizona Music Educators Association Conference, Mesa, AZ (January 13, 2007).
Meyers, Liza. “Introduction to Kodály Curriculum, Sequencing, and Lesson Planning.” Trainer for a 20 Hour In-Service Training, District Elementary Music Teachers, Benjamin Franklin Charter School District, Gilbert, AZ (September 2006).
Meyers, Liza. “Energize Your Teaching and Excite Your Students: Kodály in the Music Classroom.” Arizona Music Educators Association Conference, Mesa, AZ (January 15, 2005).
Meyers, Liza. “Opera and Classical Music CAN Be Fun for Your Upper Elementary Students.” Elementary Music Teachers’ In-Service, Gilbert Unified School District, Gilbert, AZ (April 2004).
Meyers, Liza. “An Introduction to the Kodály Method.” Undergraduate Methods Class, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ (November 2004).
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Organization of American Kodály Educators (OAKE)
Western Division President, 2010-2012
National Program Chair, 2012 National Conference in Phoenix, AZ, 2010-2012
Planning and Development Committee, 2010-2012
Nominations Committee, 2010-2012
Membership Committee, 2010-2012
Scholarship Committee 2010-2012
Leaf Fund Committee, 2007-2012
Conference Sites and Steering Committee, 2007-2008 and 2010-2012
Advisory Council, 2006-2008 and 2010-2012
Western Division President-Elect, 2008-2010
Western Division Webmaster, 2007-2009
Co-Editor, West Side Story, Western Division Newsletter, 2006-present
Western Division Board Member, 2006-present
Kennedy Center Partners in Education:
Member, Professional Learning Community Arts Integration Team, 2008-2010
Arizona Kodály Teachers Society (AKTS)
Past President, 2008-2010
President, 2006-2008
Newsletter Editor, 2004-2009
Webmaster, 2004-2009
President-Elect, 2004-2006
Member-at-Large, 2001-2004
Silver Burdett/Pearson Education
National Reviewer for 4th Grade materials, 2004
HONORS
Teacher of the Year Recipient, 2010
Gateway Pointe Elementary, Higley Unified School District, Gilbert, AZ
Japan Fulbright Memorial Scholarship Recipient, Fall 2006
Studied in Tokyo and Shiogama, Japan
REFERENCES
Dr. Sandra Stauffer, (480) 965-4374
Professor, Music Education, sandra.stauffer@asu.edu
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
Dr. Evan Tobias 480-965-5193
Assistant Professor, Music Education evan.tobias@asu.edu
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
Dr. Jeffrey Bush (480) 965-5069
Associate Director, Academic Affairs, jeff.bush@asu.edu
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
Dr. Rob Amchin (502) 523-3106
Professor, Music Education, raamch01@louisville.edu
Head, Division of Music Education and Music Therapy
University of Louisville, Louisville, KY
Dr. Shelly Cooper (520) 621-7470
Associate Professor, Music Education, scooper@email.arizona.edu
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
Dr. June Grice (606)783-2470
Professor, Music Education, jgrice@moreheadstate.edu
Morehead State University, Morehead, KY
Ms. Tara Kissane (480) 279-7191
Director, Visual and Performing Arts, TKissane@husd.org
Higley Unified School District, Gilbert, AZ
Meyers CV
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