Anne has taught for 32 years as a teacher of K-12 students in music composition, steel drum ensemble, and Orff Schulwerk, and the past 11 years teaching composition using technology, teaching teachers how to integrate technology, and advocating administrators to validate technology use in the music classroom. In her current position, she continues to advocate for technology use in music education as it serves students learning music concepts and expressing creativity.
Mike Kovins, President of Korg USA, whom the award is honored and named for, was an integral part of founding and creating TI:ME as a place where music educators could find resources for integrating technology into their classrooms, as well as networking with other music educators who love to utilize technology. TI:ME says, “Mike’s lifetime commitment to music and music education is epitomized by Anne’s past and present work which is why we honor her with the TI:ME 2020 Mike Kovins Teacher of the Year.”
This article was originally published at https://www.sandiegounified.org/vapanews/anne-fennell-wins-national-music-technology-award
