Jessica Schreiner

Jessica Schreiner serves as Adjunct Faculty in the Department of Music Education at Concordia University, Nebraska while maintaining her active role as band director at Seward Middle School. Her career spans over a decade in K-12 music education across rural and suburban settings, bringing substantial practical experience to her academic position.

Her educational qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree in Music Education from Crane School of Music, SUNY Potsdam
• Master's degree in Music Education from University of Northern Colorado
• Ph.D. in Music Education from University of Nebraska–Lincoln (2022)

Dr. Schreiner specializes in music education with particular expertise in band direction and K-12 curriculum development. Her research focuses on practical applications of instrumental pedagogy and musical theater integration within school music programs. She prepares future educators to teach across diverse educational environments including Lutheran, Christian, private, and public school systems.

Her dual role provides unique value to Concordia's undergraduate Music Education program, connecting academic training with current classroom realities. Students benefit from her recent doctoral work completed in 2022 and ongoing practical experience directing middle school band programs.