Jennifer K. Hawkinson holds a Ph.D. in Music Education from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, as well as degrees from the University of Manitoba (M.M., Conducting) and Mount Marty College (B.A., Music Education). Dr. Hawkinson previously taught elementary general and instrumental music for 18 years in South Dakota schools from small to large and rural to suburban. She ended her public school career as the Director of Bands at Sioux Falls Washington, one of the largest high schools in the state. She was an adjunct instructor of flute at the University of Sioux Falls and taught students from elementary to adult in her private studio. Dr. Hawkinson enjoys her work as an active guest conductor, clinician, and adjudicator with students of all ages.