OkMEA Retired Music Teacher Directory

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Retired Teacher NameJanet (Morgan) Hulsey
SpouseSteve
ChildrenJanna, Jill, and Jessica
Address7412 Noah Parkway
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73132
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Phone(405) 723-6059
In what year did you retire from teaching?2008
How many years did you teach?29
Degrees Earned (start with most recent)

University of Oklahoma - Norman, OK - MME: Choral Conducting Emphasis - 1995
Southern Nazarene University, Bethany, OK - BME: Choral Emphasis - 1970

Other Training Institutions (certifications, etc.)

National Board for Professional Teaching Standards - Edmond, OK
Boise State University - Boise, ID

Teaching Positions (start with the most recent)

1993-2008 - Putnam City North, OK - Choir, Show Choir, Music Theory, Musicals
1991-1993 - Putnam City West, OK - Choir, Music Theory, Musicals
1990-1991 - Hefner MS, OK - Choir, Show Choir
1986-1987 - SNU, OK - Adjunct Voice Teacher
1981-1986 - Bethany MS/HS, OK - Choir, Show Choir, Humanities
1981-1983 - NW Nazarene, ID - Adjunct Voice Teacher
1970-1973 - Overholser Elementary, OK - Music Specialist Grades 3-6

Teaching Highlights (ensemble accomplishments, personal accomplishments, etc.)

Numerous public school and private studio students earned superior ratings
Numerous public school and private studio students selected for Oklahoma All-State
Putnam City North earned Sweepstakes Awards eight years
PCN "Premier Show Choir" won Sweepstakes, first to third places and/or Top 10 awards in Show Choir Contests in Oklahoma
Numerous public school and private studio students selected for national ACDA HS and JH honor choirs and the 7-state regional Southwest ACDA HS honor choirs
PCN Advanced Mixed Chorus performed for the OkMEA State Conference
PCN Advanced Mixed Chorus sang with a 200-voice National Youth Choir in Carnegie Hall in New York City, NY
PCN Advanced Mixed Chorus performed with a 200-voice combined adult/university/high school choir and the New England Symphonic Ensemble

Professional Education Associations

NAfME/OkMEA
ACDA/OkCDA
- HS Representative 1997-1999
- Secretary/Treasurer 2001-2006
COCDA
NATS
OMAA
National Federation of Music Clubs
- Vice President 1979-1983

Personal Honors and Awards

2008 - Exemplary Teacher Award from OkMEA
2005 - Outstanding Alumni from Southern Nazarene University
2004 - National Vocal Music Teacher Certification

Retirement Years (jobs, accomplishments, travel, etc.)

Spending time with my children and grandchildren
Traveling with husband Steve
Attending OK Philharmonic concerts and OKC Thunder basketball games with husband Steve
Taking my daughters and granddaughters to Lyric Theater productions
Teaching private voice
Adjudicating in Oklahoma and Missouri
Serving as interim church choir director
Going out with friends
Working out
Gardening

Janis Dawson, OkMEA Past President

6721 Stonycreek Dr.
Oklahoma City, OK 73132
(405) 740-9306
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