Kathryn Finch

Kathryn Finch is a faculty member at VanderCook College of Music and an experienced educator with over two decades in elementary general music classrooms. She currently teaches in Northbrook, IL, and advocates for shifting music education toward student-led activities.

• Media: MECA Faculty Bio
• Active in promoting student agency and innovative pedagogy

Her work emphasizes practical strategies for empowering students to take ownership of their learning. Finch co-authored three influential teaching resources focused on classroom transformation and interdisciplinary engagement.