Laurie N. Fellenz
Executive Director at Wisconsin School Music Association- Claim this Profile
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Mel Pontious, Ed.D
Laurie is an excellent music educator who cared deeply about her students, and the students responded accordingly. She was member of an action research group with which I worked, and she contributed great ideas and insights to the group. I am happy to give laurie my highest recommendation.
Mel Pontious, Ed.D
Laurie is an excellent music educator who cared deeply about her students, and the students responded accordingly. She was member of an action research group with which I worked, and she contributed great ideas and insights to the group. I am happy to give laurie my highest recommendation.
Mel Pontious, Ed.D
Laurie is an excellent music educator who cared deeply about her students, and the students responded accordingly. She was member of an action research group with which I worked, and she contributed great ideas and insights to the group. I am happy to give laurie my highest recommendation.
Mel Pontious, Ed.D
Laurie is an excellent music educator who cared deeply about her students, and the students responded accordingly. She was member of an action research group with which I worked, and she contributed great ideas and insights to the group. I am happy to give laurie my highest recommendation.
Credentials
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Director of Instruction
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction -
Instrumental/General Music
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction -
Principal
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
Experience
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Wisconsin School Music Association
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Music
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Director
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Jul 2018 - Present
Executive Director of Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA), Wisconsin Music Educators Association (WMEA), and Wisconsin Foundation for School Music (WFSM) State Office Staff Supervision; Budget & Finance Planning (WSMA, WMEA, WFSM); District & State Festival Management Support; Wisconsin State Music Conference Coordinator; WSMA, WMEA & WFSM Boards & Board Committees; WSMA, WFSM Strategic Planning ; Wisconsin Center for Music Education Planning & Development Committees: Wisconsin State Music Conference, WFSM, WSMA & WMEA Executive Committees, Strategic Planning, WSMA/WMEA/WFSM Joint Planning Committee, Program Committees Show less
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Executive Director
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Jul 2018 - Present
Executive Director of Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA), Wisconsin Music Educators Association (WMEA), and Wisconsin Foundation for School Music (WFSM) State Office Staff Supervision; Budget & Finance Planning (WSMA, WMEA, WFSM); District & State Festival Management Support; Wisconsin State Music Conference Coordinator; WSMA, WMEA & WFSM Boards & Board Committees; WSMA, WFSM Strategic Planning ; Wisconsin Center for Music Education Planning & Development Committees: Wisconsin State Music Conference, WFSM, WSMA & WMEA Executive Committees, Strategic Planning, WSMA/WMEA/WFSM Joint Planning Committee, Program Committees Show less
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WISCONSIN FOUNDATION FOR SCHOOL MUSIC INC
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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Executive Director
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Jul 2018 - Present
Executive Director of Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA), Wisconsin Music Educators Association (WMEA), and Wisconsin Foundation for School Music (WFSM) State Office Staff Supervision; Budget & Finance Planning (WSMA, WMEA, WFSM); District & State Festival Management Support; Wisconsin State Music Conference Coordinator; WSMA, WMEA & WFSM Boards & Board Committees; WSMA, WFSM Strategic Planning ; Wisconsin Center for Music Education Planning & Development Committees: Wisconsin State Music Conference, WFSM, WSMA & WMEA Executive Committees, Strategic Planning, WSMA/WMEA/WFSM Joint Planning Committee, Program Committees Show less
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Madison Metropolitan School District
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Arts Education Coordinator
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Sep 2010 - Jun 2018
Administrator in K-12 Arts Education Division in support of Music, Visual Arts, Theater, and Dance. Coordinates Arts Ed. professional development and HS Dept. chair meetings. Implements and monitors grant programs, budgets and reports. Identifies and disseminates relevant best practice research to help guide instructional decisions. Works collaboratively with the Teaching and Learning Department to provide coordinated program support to schools. Designs, implements, and evaluates instructional programs and identifies appropriate instructional strategies and materials in accordance aligned to standards. Coordinates an evaluation of textbooks and related materials submitted for adoption. Supports the identification and implementation of assessment practices that drive instruction and provide close alignment with school improvement, standards, and district expectations. Assists with budgetary decision-making for schools and district. Supports the hiring of all Arts educators. Consults and advises on facilities planning and educational specifications. Assists in the development of equipment standards, facilitates the proper equipping of new and existing schools, supervises equipment maintenance, budgets, repair, replacements, and procedures. Serves on committees as assigned. Serves as content specialist for all schools. Monitors trends and developments at regional, state and national level for local impact on public education. Assists the staff and the public in understanding state regulations and legislation related to Arts Education. Serves as a liaison with community arts organizations. Coordinates art exhibits, music festivals, and additional displays/performances that bring additional opportunities and recognition to the students who participate in arts programming in MMSD. Provides leadership across content areas for new K-5 Report Card development and implementation. Show less
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Interim Director of Advanced Learning/Arts Education Coordinator
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Oct 2016 - Apr 2017
Provided leadership in Advanced Learning across five domains and four content areas: Content Specific – Literacy, Math, Social Studies, Science; General Intellect; Leadership; Creativity; the Arts Coordinated professional development and professional collaboration for department of 23 Advanced Learning Instructional Resource Teachers and Teacher Leader; Worked collaboratively with the Teaching and Learning Department and other staff to provide coordinated program support to schools. Lead departmental review, prepared report, and presented to the Board of Education in February 2017. Show less
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Instrumental Music Educator
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Nov 1991 - Sep 2010
Educated 200+ band students in grades 6-8 each year; Jazz Club; Solo/Ensemble; Served on district Fine Arts Task Force as teacher representative; Scheduling assistance; Positive Behavior Support committee; Managed large inventory of instruments and sheet music; Student mentoring program; Above the Line classroom management; Professional Learning Communities training and implementation; SIP planning; Students attend UW Milwaukee Honors Band Festival each year; Founding Madison All-City Honors Band director, Partnership with Overture Center for student programming Show less
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Education
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2006 - 2008
Cardinal Stritch University
Master of Science (M.S.), Educational Leadership -
1986 - 1991
UW-Eau Claire
Bachelor of Music Education, Instrumental Music, General Music
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