Kathryn Finch

Kathryn Finch - K-5 General Music Teacher

Kathryn Finch has 22 years of experience in the elementary general music classroom and currently teaches in Northbrook, IL. She speaks passionately about the shift in music education from teacher-led activities to student-led activities and focuses on practical ways music educators can transform their classrooms to empower their students to own their learning. Kathryn holds a Masters in Music Education degree and three Orff level certifications. She is an Apple Teacher and serves as a technology leader in her school district. She has offered multiple workshops and a summer course at VanderCook College of Music in Chicago. In addition to contributing to Activate Magazine, she is co-author of the books, Pass the Baton: Empowering All Music Students, Full STEAM Ahead: Lessons to shift instruction, empower students, and transform your music classroom and Everyone Loves a Story: Bringing books to life through music.