Kathleen Jung

Kathleen Jung is an Adjunct Professor of Music at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) while maintaining a full-time teaching role at Elk City Elementary. She earned both her Bachelor's (2013) and Master's (2016) in Music Education from SWOSU.

• Current educator for PreK-3rd Grade Music at Elk City Elementary
• Co-founded Fairview Elementary Honor Choir and Elk City Elementary Honor Choir
• Leadership roles: President of Oklahoma Alumni Chapter of Mu Phi Epsilon, Director of Operations for HOBY Oklahoma
• Administrative roles: Financial Manager for SWOSU Music Camps, Co-Director of SWOSU Music Academy

Kathleen specializes in music education for early childhood and elementary students, with a focus on choir development and community engagement. Her work integrates child psychology principles with music instruction.

Scientific Awards & Recognition:

• Sterling Achievement Award (2013)
• Fairview Teacher of the Year (2017)
• Elk City Elementary Teacher of the Year (2022)
• Elk City Public Schools District Teacher of the Year (2022)

She actively contributes to educational communities through committee work, district-level Music in Our Schools Month activities, and professional organizations like Mu Phi Epsilon.