Faculty Biography

Melissa Reed, Lecturer


Contact:
(585) 389-2700
mreed8@naz.edu

Departmental Responsibilities:
Music for Special Learners - undergraduate/graduate
Psychology of Music - graduate


Education:
Nazareth College, MS

Nazareth College, BM


Biography:
Melissa Reed received a Master of Science in Education and a Bachelor of Music in music education and music therapy from Nazareth College in Rochester, NY . Melissa has worked extensively with students with special needs in the music education and music therapy settings and is a sought after clinician on this topic. She has recently presented for the National American Orff Schulwerk Association Conference, New Jersey Music Educators State Conference, New York State School Music Association Conferences, New York State Early Childhood Music Conference, MENC Eastern Division Conference, and the Northern Lights and Long Island American Orff-Schulwerk Association chapters. An article by Reed titled "Everyone Succeeds: Meeting the Needs of All Students in the Music Room" was recently published in the Collegiate MENC online journal. A member of the NYSSMA Classroom Music Committee, Melissa is presently in her fourth year as the Elementary Winter Conference Chairperson for this organization. Melissa is currently a music educator and music therapist for the Hilton Central School District.