Theresa Hoover

Theresa Hoover - Band Director, Arlington Public Schools

Theresa Hoover is a music educator, speaker, and writer. She is an advocate for student voice in the music room and works to empower students throughout their musical experiences and help teachers transform their classrooms to become student-centered learning environments.

Theresa teaches middle school band in Arlington, Virginia. Prior to moving to Northern Virginia in 2016, she taught instrumental, general, and vocal music in a variety of settings in Pennsylvania for 13 years. She holds a bachelor’s degree in music education from Penn State University and a master’s degree in wind conducting from West Chester University, both in Pennsylvania.

Theresa is a recognized presenter and clinician for local, regional, and national conferences. She is a Google for Education Certified Trainer and Innovator. Theresa is the co-author of Pass the Baton: Empowering All Music Students. She blogs at www.offthebeatenpathinmusic.com and can be found on Twitter @MusicalTheresa.