Jennifer Whitaker

Dr. Jennifer Whitaker serves as Professor of Music Education and Associate Chair of the Department of Music at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She previously held leadership roles including Coordinator of Music Education (2016-2020) and Coordinator of Diversity Initiatives for the College of Arts and Architecture (2019-2020).

Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Music Education from George Mason University and both Master of Music and Ph.D. degrees in Music Education from Louisiana State University.

Research focuses on music teacher effectiveness, technology integration in music pedagogy, and DEI initiatives in music education, with international presentations spanning Azerbaijan, Brazil, China, England, Finland, Greece, Scotland, and the UAE. Current service includes a six-year term as Canadian and United States Commissioner for the ISME Research Commission and active editorial work including co-hosting the 2024 Clifford K. Madsen International Symposium.

Professional affiliations:

• International Society for Music Education (ISME)
• NAfME: National Association for Music Education
• Clifford K. Madsen International Symposium on Research in Music Behavior
• College Music Society
• Pi Kappa Lambda honor society