Donna Hewitt

Donna Hewitt is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Music at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, serving as Chair of the Department and Coordinator of Music Education. She holds a Ph.D. in Music Education from the University of Miami (2018). With over 13 years of experience in public school teaching, she currently instructs future educators in courses such as Music Teaching and Learning, General Music Methods, and Interdisciplinary Pedagogy. Her research focuses on popular music education, curriculum innovation, and social justice in music education.

Her scholarly work has been published in Music Educators Journal, Visions of Research in Music Education, and Journal of Popular Music Education. She has presented on topics including curricular inclusivity, informal learning strategies, and the role of music in social activism. Hewitt’s professional development initiatives aim to bridge gaps between traditional and contemporary music pedagogical approaches.

No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided materials. Her advisory role in the department emphasizes collaborative efforts to modernize music education programs.