Authors for Our PreK–12 Music Curricula
Meet our Nationally Recognized Authorship Team
Betsy Henderson
Children's Music Ministry Coordinator at First United Methodist of Garland, director of the 5th and 6th grade choir and Orff instructor; formerly Fine Arts Coordinator in Garland ISD Garland, Texas
Education: B. Mus. Ed., Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, Texas; M.A. in Supervision, The University of North Texas, Denton
Honors and awards: Elementary Vice President, Texas Music Educators Association and Texas Choral Directors Association; Director, Garland All-City Girls Choir
Prior publications: Author, Share the Music, K–8 (Macmillan/McGraw Hill), The Composers' Special: Teacher's Guide (for video series), Thirty Days to Rhythm, Thirty Days to Melody
Role in Spotlight on Music:
- Wrote lessons for Student Book and Teachers Edition, Spotlight on Celebrations section.
- Contributed to overall planning to determine direction and goals for Spotlight on Celebrations sections.
- Reviewed plans and goals for new series.
Areas of interest/expertise: K–8 music education, choral development and conducting