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Jen Rafferty

Hi! My name is Jen Rafferty. I have been teaching middle school choir and general music for 15 years. My love for teaching and insatiable curiosity has led me to develop the Empowered Educator program for teachers to elevate how they can show up for themselves and for their students so they can thrive as they maintain longevity throughout their careers. I am a certified Emotional Intelligence practitioner and currently pursuing my Ph.D. in Educational Psychology. My most recent publication is A Place in the Staff: Finding Your Way as a Music Teacher, available at J.W. Pepper and Amazon. I am also the executive producer and host of the podcast Take Notes which highlights the intersection between music education and the social sciences.