ABSTRACT
Cara Bernard, EdD, is Associate Professor of Music Education at the University of Connecticut, where she teaches courses in choral and elementary methods and curriculum. As a conductor, Cara prepared choruses for performances at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center. Drawing upon her musical and dramatic backgrounds, she has created curricula for prominent arts organizations throughout the United States, looking specifically at interdisciplinary approaches to arts making and learning. Cara is co-author of the book Navigating Teacher Evaluation: A Guide for Music Teachers. Prior to her current appointment, she enjoyed many years of teaching music in the New York City public schools.
