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Rachel Grimsby is an Assistant Professor in the School of Music at James Madison University with over fifteen years of teaching experience in elementary general music and choir. She holds certifications in Feierabend, Kodály, and Orff methodologies, along with GIML Elementary I and II certificates.
Her research focuses on inclusive music education, specializing in teaching students with disabilities, preservice teacher preparation, and the relationship between music and language acquisition. Grimsby's work bridges music pedagogy with special education frameworks.
Recent publications examine music educator preparedness for inclusive classrooms, policy analysis of special education laws, implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in music settings, and equitable family engagement strategies. Her research employs diverse methodologies including mixed-methods approaches and participatory action research.
Grimsby is an active member of AERA, ISME, and NAfME, frequently presenting research at international conferences. She develops practical frameworks for collaboration between music educators and special education paraprofessionals, emphasizing communities of practice and co-teaching models.
Her teaching philosophy emphasizes universal design principles, adaptive instruction techniques, and culturally responsive approaches to foster inclusive music-making environments for all learners.
