Susanne Finch Burgess
EdD (ABD) Learning & Leadership, Instructional Design
Level II Certification, Kodaly Methods, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
MM in Orff Schulwerk, University of Memphis
BA in Music Education (voice), California State University, Fullerton
As an Orff-Schulwerk practitioner and teacher-trainer, Susanne brings an integrated perspective to teaching and learning that merges instruction in music, dance and drama. She is a regional and national workshop presenter for the American Orff Schulwerk Association and has presented nationally for MENC and ECMMA as well as internationally for ISME in Bologna, Italy and Athens, Greece. Susanne’s interests in curriculum integration have led her to advanced studies and research in instructional design, authentic assessment and arts curriculum and the benefits of conceptually driven instruction. She is currently in dissertation exploring the balance of practical and theoretical experiences in the arts as guiding factors in professional development.
