Keith W. Hodgson

Keith W. Hodgson has a wide range of work experience in the field of music education. Keith W. currently holds the position of Assistant Professor of Music Education at The University of the Arts since 2016. Keith W. is also an Educational Clinician at Conn-Selmer, Inc. since 2019 and the Immediate Past President - Eastern Division at the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) since 2017. Keith has also founded and is currently the President of MusicMaestro LLC since 2014, where they provide various music-related services including education, conducting, assessment, clinician services, and leadership. In the past, they have held roles such as AMA Head Director, Gold Tour at American Music Abroad and Conductor, Music Director at South Jersey Area Wind Ensemble. Keith has also worked as a Pep Band Director and Music Department Consultant at Stockton University from 2014 to 2020 and as the Director of Instrumental Music at Mainland Regional HS from 1995 to 2016. Furthermore, they have served as NJMEA Past President at NJMEA: New Jersey Music Educators Association from 2005 to 2015. Keith W. has also been involved with The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards as a Portfolio Trainer, Assessment Center Scorer, Benchmarker, Validator, and NBCT2003 from 1999 to 2005, which they consider to be the best professional development of their career.

Keith W. Hodgson's education history is as follows:

Keith W. Hodgson is currently pursuing a Doctor of Education - Ed.D in Organizational Leadership from Aspen University, with an expected completion date in 2024.

Keith W. obtained a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Educational Administration/ School Leadership from Rowan University, which they attended from 2006 to 2008.

Keith W. Hodgson received their Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Education from William Paterson University of New Jersey, where they studied from 1987 to 1991.

Prior to their college education, they graduated from Kinnelon High School in 1987, earning their High School Diploma.

In addition to their academic degrees, they hold several certifications. Keith W. obtained School Principal Certification and School Supervisors Certification from NJDOE (New Jersey Department of Education) in January 2009. Furthermore, they have a National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Music Certification, though the specific details, such as the obtained month and year, are unavailable.