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Professional certification.(Sylvia Coats, Music Teachers National Association)(Interview)

American Music Teacher

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On March 29, 2006, Sylvia Coats, NCTM, became the new MTNA Certification Chair, succeeding Pat Tuley, NCTM. AMT presents this interview with your new Certification Chair.

How does it feel to be MTNA's new chair?

I am deeply honored that President Paul Stewart has appointed me to this position. At the same time, I must admit that I am rather apprehensive about fulfilling the responsibilities. Past Chair Pat Tuley and the National Certification Commission, have done an excellent job revising the Certification program and bringing it to a high level of professionalism. The MTNA staff is very attentive to processing the applications. I am grateful to Pat for ...

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