Sean Michael Jackman

2950 Hubbard Street Dearborn, Michigan 48124 (313) 562-0136 seanmjackman@gmail.com

Education
Doctor of Education Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, New York Advisor: Dr. Lori Custodero Ed.D. Dissertation Topic (in progress): Issues of Isolation and Community in the Lives of Elementary General Music Teachers. Using an online survey, interviews, visual depictions and teacher journals, the dissertation discusses community and lack of community in the day-to-day lives of elementary general music teachers Master of Music in Music Education University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan Doctor of Musical Arts in Music Performance University of Michigan Major: Church Music/Organ; Dissertation Advisor & Organ Teacher: Marilyn Mason Master of Music in Performance University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Major: Organ; Organ Teacher: John Tuttle Bachelor of Music Education, First Class Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. Johns, Newfoundland, Canada Instrumental, Vocal and General Music Emphasis with K-12 Certification Bachelor of Music, First Class Memorial University of Newfoundland Principal Instrument: Organ; Organ Teacher: D.F. Cook Anticipated 2014

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May 1990

Teaching Certifications
Michigan Certified Teacher (2003 present) Highly Qualified to teach: Music (JX) in Grades K-12 Mathematics (EX) in Grades 6-12 English as a Second Language (NS) in Grades 6-12 Classroom All Subjects in Grades K-5 Ontario Certified Teacher (1992 present) Teaching Endorsements: Elementary and Secondary Music Instrumental, Vocal and General Mathematics in Grades 7-10

S. Jackman English as a Second Language (ESL) Special Education - Part One Core Classroom (All subjects, K-5)

Post Baccalaureate Teacher Training/Continuing Education

Additional Qualifications Courses Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the University of Toronto (OISE/UT) Principals Certification Course Part 1 Primary Teaching (Lower Elementary Grades) Part 2 Junior (Upper Elementary Grades) Basic Primary Teaching (Lower Elementary Grades) Part 1 Primary Teaching (Lower Elementary Grades) Basic Special Education (Behavior elective) English as a Second Language Intermediate Math (Grades 7-10) Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa (in cooperation with the Ontario Teachers Federation in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada) Cooperative Learning Teaching the Skills of the 21st Century

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Professional Employment Experience

Higher Education Visiting College Lecturer (full-time) Music Education, School of Music Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio Courses taught: Introduction to Music Education Overview of the music teaching profession and its processes Junior High/Middle School Choral Methods Methods and materials for teaching choral music at the JH/MS level Secondary Choral Methods Methods and materials for teaching secondary choral music Teaching General Music I Methods and materials for teaching general music in pre-K to 12th grade classrooms Teaching General Music II Advanced methods and materials for teaching general music with emphasis on Orff, Kodaly and Dalcroze methodologies Technologies of Music Education Introductory, hands-on experiences with a wide range of technology applications and strategies to integrate technology into the music curriculum University Singers (co-director) a mixed-voice, university-wide choir Other responsibilities: Music Education Jury Sophomore exam for music education majors Student Teaching Supervision General music and choral placements, K-12 Student Teaching Colloquium Seminar of professional issues 2 2012 2013

S. Jackman Adjunct Instructor Music and Music Education, Department of Arts & Humanities Teachers College, Columbia University Courses taught: Music for the Worlds Children Methods for Teaching K-8 General Music Applied Lessons organ Other responsibilities: Student Teaching Supervisor: General, choral, instrumental placements, K-12 Seminar for student teachers Research Assistant: Singing and Families Project (2003) Coordinator: Pre-student teacher fieldwork Graduate Student Instructor Music Education Department, School of Music, Theatre and Dance University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Courses taught & other responsibilities: Music 408 Skills for Teaching Music for Elementary Classroom Teachers Other responsibilities: Student Teaching Supervisor: General, choral, instrumental placements, K-12 Faculty assistant: Elementary General Methods, Secondary General Methods Secondary Choral Methods courses K-12 Education Teacher, Elementary General Music (K-5) and Middle School Choir (2008-2009 only) Plymouth-Canton Community Schools Plymouth, MI Responsibilities: Daily classroom instruction and assessment Public Performances, Elementary Choir, Middle school students participated in Michigan School Vocal Music Association (MSVMA) Choir Festival, fundraising, recruitment activities Additional Activities Host teacher, Michigan Philharmonic Composer-in-the-Classroom Project entitled The Composer in Me with Dr. Andrea Reinkemeyer, freelance composer (Winter 2011) Teacher, Vocal Music (Grades 6-12) & Math (Pre-Algebra, Algebra A and Algebra One) White Lake Middle School and Lakeland High School Huron Valley Schools District White Lake, MI Responsibilities: Daily classroom instruction and assessment, public performances, Michigan School Vocal Music Association (MSVMA) Choir Festival, Solo & Ensemble Festival, All-State Honors Choir, fundraising, recruitment activities 3 2005 present
(on leave, 2012-13)

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S. Jackman Teacher, Elementary General Music (K-5), Primary Choir, Elementary Choir, First and Second Grade (All core subjects), Remedial Reading Peel District School Board Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Responsibilities: Daily classroom instruction and assessment, public performances, Elementary Choir (Grades 4-5), Primary Choir (Grades 1-3), coordinated all-school musical Assignment Earth by Roger Emerson Church Music Director of Music and Organist Christ Episcopal Church, Dearborn, MI Responsibilities: Organist, Adult Choir Director, Childrens music programs, Director of Summer Arts Camp (Intensive, one-week experience in the arts for students K-8 with paid staff and volunteers), Adult Education Program Contributor: Worship and Music Planning, An Introduction to the Pipe Organ, Finding your Singing Voice, Improvising Musical Accompaniments Director of Music and Jazz Pianist Journey of Faith Church (Episcopal), Dearborn, MI Responsibilities: Pianist, Song Leader, Leader of jazz music ensemble (piano, bass, drums) Director of Music and Organist All Saints Episcopal Church, Millington, NJ Responsibilities: Organist, Adult Choir Director, Childrens music programs Director of Summer Arts Camp Director of Music Ministries and Organist Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Evangelical Lutheran Church in American (ELCA), Livonia, MI (full-time) Responsibilities: Organist, Adult Choir Director, Adult Bell Choir Director, Childrens music programs, Two childrens choirs primary and elementary Leader of Contemporary Ensemble (guitars, keyboards, vocals, drums), Director of Summer Arts Camp, Director of Concert Series (Four concerts per season) Director of Music and Organist Asbury and West United Church, Toronto Responsibilities: Organist, Adult Choir Director Cantor and Pianist St. Patricks Roman Catholic Church, Toronto Responsibilities: Pianist, Song Leader, Music planning Director of Music and Organist Martin Grove United Church, Toronto Responsibilities: Organist, Adult Choir Director 2004 present 2002 2003 & 1994 1999

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Service
K-12 Education Presenter, Assessment in Plymouth-Canton: An Elementary Music PLC Journey, Michigan Music Education Conference, Grand Rapids, MI Cooperating Teacher, student teachers in elementary general music from Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI (Fall 2010, Winter 2011, Winter 2012) Teacher Member, Steering Committee for Plymouth-Canton Redistricting Plan Team Member, Plymouth-Canton Community Schools District-wide Equity Professional Development Program (Courageous Conversations) Mentor for Plymouth-Canton Community Schools Mentorship Program Mentored untenured arts colleague Member, Plymouth-Canton Community Schools Curriculum Writing Team for Science and Music Lessons The Science of Sound in Third Grade Music Teacher Representative Parent Council Member All-School Assemblies Committee Member Cultural Committee Oakridge Public School, Peel District School Board Teacher Representative, Parent Council Chair All-School Assemblies Committee Member Student Recognition Committee Member Student Code of Behavior Writing Team Birchbank Public School, Peel District School Board January 2013 2010 2012 2010 2012 2009 2012 2010 2011 Fall 2006 1998 1999

1994 1998

Public Performances
Conducting and Coordinating Musical Coordinator/Accompanist: Fundraiser for Detroits Coalition of Temporary Shelters (C.O.T.S.), Christ Episcopal Church, Dearborn Planning Team Member/Accompanist: Combined Church presentation of Menottis Amahl and the Night Visitors by St. Paul Lutheran Church and Christ Episcopal Church, Dearborn Musical Coordinator/Organist: Annual Dearborn Ministerial Alliance Observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with area congregations and Henry Ford Community College (Dearborn), Christ Episcopal Church, Dearborn Musical Coordinator/Organist: Fundraiser, Water for Life, Water for All, Christ Episcopal Church, Dearborn Planning Team Member/Harpsichordist: Combined churches of West Dearborn Concert (four congregations) including presentation of Handels Messiah Part 1, Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Dearborn 5 October 2009 February 2009

January 2009

October 2008 November 2007

S. Jackman Planning Team Member/Organist: Combined churches of West Dearborn Concert (four congregations) including presentation of Schuberts Mass in G Major, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Dearborn Music Director, Pit Band Conductor & Pianist: The Musical Bye Bye Birdie produced by Lakeland High School, White Lake Conductor, Choir and Orchestra Concert: Music of Vivaldi and Bach, including Vivaldis Gloria, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Livonia Conductor, Organist & Accompanist: Holy Trinity Chancel Choir & Chamber Orchestra with Jennifer Goltz, soprano, Faures Requiem, op. 48, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Choir Leader, Musical Festival of Faith, Toronto Solo Organ, Accompanying and Ensemble Guest Organist: Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Concert, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Livonia Organist/Accompanist with Tamara Whitley, soprano, Carolyn Haury, organ and Cherry Hill Recorder Consort: Study in Texture and Timbre, Christ Episcopal Church, Dearborn Guest Organist/Tenor Recorder Player with Recorders Seven: Church fundraiser for overseas mission work, Music of the Baroque Chamber Music Concert, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Dearborn Invited Organist, Detroit Interfaith Thanksgiving Service Westminster Church of Detroit, Detroit Organist, Dearborn Symphony Fundraiser: Organ Rhapsody with Virginia Thorne-Herrmann, soprano and Carolyn Haury, organ Christ Episcopal Church, Dearborn Solo Guest Organist, Alumni Recital Series Concert: Were Pulling Out All the Stops, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. Johns Organist, Dearborn Symphony Fundraiser: King of Instruments with Kirsten Hellman, organ, Virginia Thorne-Herrmann, soprano and Jung Yoo, organ, Christ Episcopal Church, Dearborn Organist with Micah Killion, trumpet, All Saints Church, Millington, NJ Guest Organist, Holy Trinity Concert Series Concert, All Glory to God, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Livonia Solo Guest Organist, Liberty Corner Church, Liberty Corner, NJ Guest Organist, Recital with Jennifer Goltz, soprano and Robert Hawkins, trumpet, St. Francis of Assisi Church Summer Organ Series, Ann Arbor 6 December 2012 October 2010 November 2006

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S. Jackman Guest Organist, Recital with Wendy Woodland, soprano: An Evening of Organ and Song, First United Church, Corner Book, Newfoundland Organist, Fortieth Conference on Organ Music, Hill Auditorium, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Organist, Recital with Catherine Cornick, soprano, St. Mary the Virgin Anglican Church, St. Johns; sponsored by the Avalon Center of the Royal Canadian College of Organists Lecture Recital: Music of Canadian Composers, Hill Auditorium, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Organist, Recital, The Basilica of St. John the Baptist, St. Johns with Shelley Neville, soprano; recorded live to tape and re-broadcast on Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) Provincial Radio Musicraft, October 2000 Invited to perform at a master class given by Marilyn Mason at the American Guild of Organists (AGO) Regional V Convention, Ann Arbor Accompanist, Musical Festival of Faith, Toronto Pianist, Fundraiser at Asbury and West United Church, Toronto Pianist/Organist, Recital with Joyce Bullock, contralto: Spring Musicale, Asbury and West United Church, Toronto Organist, Cochrane Street United Church, St. Johns; sponsored by the Avalon Center of the Royal Canadian College of Organists Organist, concert of the music of Canadian composer Patrick Cardy, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. Johns Masterclass with David Titterington, Guelph Spring Festival, Guelph, Ontario Solo Organist, Recital, The Basilica of St. John the Baptist, St. Johns Organ Scholar (scholarship provided per semester, benefits and responsibilities included tenor section leader at rehearsals and two Sunday services, organ lessons and playing for selected services), Newfoundland Cathedral (Anglican), St. Johns Solo Organist, Recital, St. Teresas Church, St. Johns Solo Organist, Recital, St. Marys Anglican Church, St. Johns Organ Soloist in MUN Music in Recital recorded live and re-televised across the province of Newfoundland by CBC Television, St. Johns July 2001 October 2000 October 2000

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Academic Honors and Awards

Music Education Graduate Student Instructor Stipend, University of Michigan James Harris Scholarship, University of Michigan 7 2000 2002 2000

S. Jackman Palmer Christian & McIntosh Memorial Scholarships, University of Michigan Doctoral Scholarship ($10,000), Ontario Teachers Federation Numerous Awards St. Johns Kiwanis Music Festival, St. Johns including Runner-up in the Senior Rose Bowl Competition (1989) R. G. Reid Memorial Scholarships, Memorial University of Newfoundland Dr. Ignatius A. Rumboldt Music Scholarship, Memorial University of Newfoundland Centenary of Responsible Government Scholarship, Newfoundland Govt. Archdiocese of St. Johns (Newfoundland) Scholarship in Organ 1999 1999 1986 1990 1989 & 1988 1987 1986 1985

Professional Affiliations and Activities

NAfME (The National Association for Music Education): Michigan and Ohio chapters Member Michigan Educators Association Member American Guild of Organists Member Ontario College of Teachers Member; Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT) Choristers Guild Detroit Area Executive Board Member at Large Michigan School Vocal Music Association (MSVMA) Member 2009 present 2003 present 1999 present 1998 present 2009 2012 2008 2009 2003 2005

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References
Dr. Ann Usher Professor of Music Education Director, School of Music Interim Director, School of Dance, Theater and Arts Administration Guzzetta Hall 255 The University of Akron Akron, OH 44325-1002 Phone (330) 972-6923 Fax (330) 972-6409 Email: ausher@uakron.edu Dr. Lori Custodero Associate Professor of Music Education Music and Music Education Columbia University Teachers College 525 West 120th Street Box 139 New York, NY 10027 Phone (212) 678-3467 Fax (212) 678-4048 Email: custodero@tc.edu Betty Anne Younker, Ph.D. Dean, Don Wright Faculty of Music University of Western Ontario Talbot College, Room 211 1151 Richmond Street London, Ontario N6A 3K7 Canada Phone: (519) 661-4008 Email: byounker@uwo.ca Dr. Marilyn Mason University Organist & Co-Chair, Organ Department School of Music, Theater and Dance University of Michigan 1100 Baits Drive Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Phone: (734) 764-2500 Fax: (734) 763-5097 Email: mamstein@umich.edu Dr. Harold Abeles Professor of Music Education Music and Music Education Columbia University Teachers College 525 West 120th Street Box 139 New York, NY 10027 Phone (212) 678-3288 Fax (212) 678-4048 Email: abeles@tc.edu

Ms. Susan Kelty, Ed.S. 6501 Tripp Rd. Holly, MI 48442 Cell Phone: (734) 516-4184 Email: Jpkelty73@gmail.com

Mr. Lee Harrison Elementary Principal Plymouth-Canton Community Schools Isbister Elementary School 9300 North Canton Center Road Plymouth, MI 48170 Phone: (734) 416-6050 Email: lee.harrison@pccsmail.net