The New Jersey Retired Music Educators Association is initiating a mentoring program for both novice and veteran music teachers. There are a great number of retired music educators in the State of New Jersey with many years of experience, knowledge and expertise in various areas that could be shared with both new teachers and those with years of experience. These teachers often experience many problems in facing new situations, need advice, or are hesitant to confide in administration or their content area supervisor. Also, these educators could have a situation arise where advice may be very welcome from someone with years of experience and expertise.

As a result, the retired music educators are invited to become mentors. There are various categories where music educators may become a contact by phone and / or email. I am compiling a list of retired educators who are willing to volunteer their time and expertise in order to share their ideas with fellow music educators in the field. The list will be updated as music educators add their names to the list as mentors. The various categories are listed below. A music educator who is seeking advice would be able to call or email the mentor with concerns. The mentor would then respond. The list of volunteers with email addresses would be displayed on the NJMEA website for accessibility. Please contact me at jsrmusic @ aol. com if you would like to be listed as a mentor in any of the following categories:

Mentoring Categories

• According To NJ State Guidelines

• Children / Youth / Adult

• Choral To Instrumental,

• Choral / Instrumental

• Church Choirs

• Community Performing Groups

• Curriculum Assessment

• Directing A Musical

• Directing A Show Choir

• Directing A Talent Show

• Early Childhood-Pre-K

• Elemeantary Strings 3-5

• Elementary To Middle

• Elementary Vocal / General Music Grades 1-5

• Fundraising For Your Group

• Getting Involved With Tri-M

• Grades( 9) 10-12

• Grades 6-8( 9)

• Grant Writing

• High School Choral

• High School Strings( 9) 10-12

• High School To Elementary, Etc.

• Instrumental To Choral

• Instrumental / Vocal Jazz

• Middle School Vocal / General

• Middle School / Jr. High Strings

• Music Technology – All Grades

• Preparing For Festival Audition

• Preparing For Job Interview

• Transitioning From One Position To Another:

• Traveling With Groups Abroad

• Vocal / General Music

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Attention All Retired Music Educators: Would You Like To Be A Mentor?