Dr. Theresa Hoover

Dr. Theresa Hoover is a music educator, speaker, and writer dedicated to empowering student voice in the classroom. Currently, Theresa is a Teaching Instructor of Music Education at East Carolina University, working with undergraduate and graduate music education students. She also serves as an adjunct professor at VanderCook College of Music, focusing on technology integration and student ownership. Prior to teaching at the collegiate level, Theresa taught instrumental, general, and vocal music in both public and private schools in Pennsylvania and Northern Virginia. Theresa is the author of Empowering Ensembles With Technology, co-author of Pass the Baton: Empowering All Music Students, and co-host of the Pass the Baton podcast. A recognized clinician, she has presented at regional and national conferences, including the Midwest Clinic and NAfME National Conference. She holds a PhD from Arizona State University, an MM from West Chester University, and a BME from Penn State. When she isn’t teaching or researching, Theresa enjoys running and spending time with her dog, Dizzy.