Jamie Henke

Jamie Henke is a Distinguished Teaching Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, primarily affiliated with the Division of Continuing Studies in the Liberal Arts & Applied Studies program, while also teaching music theory for non-majors at the School of Music.

She earned her PhD from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and specializes in innovative music education delivery systems. Her work focuses on making music theory and composition accessible through online platforms, independent learning frameworks, and community programs like Literally Arts for Odyssey Junior.

Professor Henke has received exceptional recognition for her pedagogical contributions:

• UW–Madison Chancellor’s Hilldale Teaching Award
• Alliant Energy Underkofler Award
• Bartell Award in the Arts

As coordinator of the independent learning program in music and director of Literally Arts, she pioneers educational models bridging academic rigor with public engagement, particularly for non-traditional learners in continuing education contexts.