Education
PhD in Music Education
University of South Florida Expected 2019
Tampa, FL
Emphasis: Technology Integration and Popular Music in the Elementary Classroom
MA in Music Education
Boston University 2012
Boston, MA
Emphasis: Curriculum and Technology Integration
BME in Music Education
University of Central Florida 2007
Orlando, FL
Emphasis: Percussion, Elementary Music Education
Teaching Experience
General Music Teacher
Lakeview Elementary School 2008 - Present
Saint Cloud, FL
Teach general music classes to K-5 students as well as two ensembles
Summer Camp Music Teacher
Osceola Center for The Arts 2010 – Present
Kissimmee, FL
Teach music/musical theater as well as prepare performances for 3 groups and 1 large ensemble
Adjunct Professor
University of Central Florida Fall 2012
Orlando, FL
Teach “Integrating Arts and Movement in the Elementary Classroom”
Teach Technology Integration
Music Technology Teacher
Creative Music Project July 2012
Grand Cayman, Cayman Island
Teach general music technology to primary students
Adjunct Professor
University of Central Florida Spring 2019
Orlando, FL
Teach “General Music Literature and Techniques”
Teach elementary music methods
Memberships
Association for Popular Music Education
Association for Technology in Music Instruction
Central Florida Orff Chapter
College Music Society
Florida Music Educators Association
International Society for Music Education
National Association for Music Education
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia National Music Fraternity
Technology Institute for Music Educators
Professional Development
Florida Music Education Association Summer Institute 2013
Explored the current state of music education and discussed the future of the classroom
Orff Level I Certification 2007
Stetson University
Sandy Lantz & Gretchen Whalberg
Research
Under Contract
Burns, C (201X). Learner Centered Music in the Primary Classroom. In: D. A. Williams, ed., Learner-centered Music Education. Routledge: New York.
Under Review
Cooper, P. K., Burns, C. (2018). Effects of stereotype content priming on fourth and fifth grade students’ gender-instrument associations and future role choice. Psychology of Music.
Professional Development Presentations and Workshops
Being Popular in the Classroom June 2019
Association for Popular Music Education
New York, NY
You’re Gonna Be Popular! January 2019
Florida Music Education Association Conference
Tampa, FL
Creative Framework for Meaningful Elementary Music Technology June 2018
Experiences
Association for Popular Music Education Conference
Murfreesboro, TN
Effects of Gender-Neutral Projections for Popular Music Instruments June 2018
and 21st-Century Musical Roles
Association for Popular Music Education Conference
Murfreesboro, TN
Effects of Projected Gender-Neutral Roles on Instrument Selection March 2018
and Instrument-Gender Associations
National Association for Music Education Conference
Atlanta, GA
Effects of gender-neutral images on instrument selection January 2018
Colorado Music Education Association Conference
Colorado Springs, CO
Found Sounds and Digital Recording Devices January 2018
Florida Music Education Association Conference
Tampa, FL
Creative Composition with iPads in the Elementary Classroom February 2017
Ohio Music Education Association Conference
Cleveland, OH
Creative Composition for kids (and iPads) January 2017
Florida Music Education Association Conference
Tampa, FL
Creative Composition with iPads in the Elementary Classroom July 2016
IMPACT Conference @ NYU Steinhardt
New York, NY
iPad Integration in the Elementary Classroom March 2016
University of South Florida Seminar
Tampa, FL
Full steAm Ahead! April 2016
Early Learning Coalition
Saint Cloud, FL
Technology and Elementary Music November 2015
University of South Florida Seminar
Tampa, FL
Music Integration is Fun! April 2015
Early Learning Coalition
Saint Cloud, FL
Singing and Playing Through Literacy March 2015
Ready.Set.Grow
Saint Cloud, FL
There’s Music in Math? March 2014
Ready.Set.Grow
Saint Cloud, FL
NGSSS, Literacy Standards and Mathematical Practices: Oh My! January 2014
Florida Music Education Association
Tampa, FL
Elem Music: Framing a Fantastic Grading Period Part 1-4 2012 –2013
Osceola County Professional Development
Osceola County, FL
Found Sounds and What to Do With Them January 2012
Florida Music Education Association
Tampa, FL
General Music lessons approved by KIDS! October 2011
Central Florida ORFF Chapter
Orlando, FL
Get SMARTer in your classroom October 2011
Osceola County Professional Development
Osceola County, FL
Technology in the classroom March 2011
Osceola County Professional Development
Osceola County, FL
Taking Your Music Lessons to Infinity and Beyond! October 2010
Osceola County Professional Development
Osceola County, FL
Integrating Technology Into The Performing Arts Classroom June 2010
Osceola County Professional Development
Osceola County, FL
Reading with PRASE January 2010
Osceola County Professional Development
Osceola County, FL
Professional Service
Osceola County Elementary Music Chair 2015-present
Recognitions and Awards
Osceola County Veterans’ Council Teacher of the Year 2018
Osceola County Arts Teacher of the Year 2015
FMEA Emerging Leader 2011-2015
Osceola County Teacher of the Year Nominee 2011
Lakeview Elementary School Teacher of the Year 2011
Osceola County Arts Teacher of the Year Nominee 2009-2015
PhD in Music Education
University of South Florida Expected 2019
Tampa, FL
Emphasis: Technology Integration and Popular Music in the Elementary Classroom
MA in Music Education
Boston University 2012
Boston, MA
Emphasis: Curriculum and Technology Integration
BME in Music Education
University of Central Florida 2007
Orlando, FL
Emphasis: Percussion, Elementary Music Education
Teaching Experience
General Music Teacher
Lakeview Elementary School 2008 - Present
Saint Cloud, FL
Teach general music classes to K-5 students as well as two ensembles
Summer Camp Music Teacher
Osceola Center for The Arts 2010 – Present
Kissimmee, FL
Teach music/musical theater as well as prepare performances for 3 groups and 1 large ensemble
Adjunct Professor
University of Central Florida Fall 2012
Orlando, FL
Teach “Integrating Arts and Movement in the Elementary Classroom”
Teach Technology Integration
Music Technology Teacher
Creative Music Project July 2012
Grand Cayman, Cayman Island
Teach general music technology to primary students
Adjunct Professor
University of Central Florida Spring 2019
Orlando, FL
Teach “General Music Literature and Techniques”
Teach elementary music methods
Memberships
Association for Popular Music Education
Association for Technology in Music Instruction
Central Florida Orff Chapter
College Music Society
Florida Music Educators Association
International Society for Music Education
National Association for Music Education
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia National Music Fraternity
Technology Institute for Music Educators
Professional Development
Florida Music Education Association Summer Institute 2013
Explored the current state of music education and discussed the future of the classroom
Orff Level I Certification 2007
Stetson University
Sandy Lantz & Gretchen Whalberg
Research
Under Contract
Burns, C (201X). Learner Centered Music in the Primary Classroom. In: D. A. Williams, ed., Learner-centered Music Education. Routledge: New York.
Under Review
Cooper, P. K., Burns, C. (2018). Effects of stereotype content priming on fourth and fifth grade students’ gender-instrument associations and future role choice. Psychology of Music.
Professional Development Presentations and Workshops
Being Popular in the Classroom June 2019
Association for Popular Music Education
New York, NY
You’re Gonna Be Popular! January 2019
Florida Music Education Association Conference
Tampa, FL
Creative Framework for Meaningful Elementary Music Technology June 2018
Experiences
Association for Popular Music Education Conference
Murfreesboro, TN
Effects of Gender-Neutral Projections for Popular Music Instruments June 2018
and 21st-Century Musical Roles
Association for Popular Music Education Conference
Murfreesboro, TN
Effects of Projected Gender-Neutral Roles on Instrument Selection March 2018
and Instrument-Gender Associations
National Association for Music Education Conference
Atlanta, GA
Effects of gender-neutral images on instrument selection January 2018
Colorado Music Education Association Conference
Colorado Springs, CO
Found Sounds and Digital Recording Devices January 2018
Florida Music Education Association Conference
Tampa, FL
Creative Composition with iPads in the Elementary Classroom February 2017
Ohio Music Education Association Conference
Cleveland, OH
Creative Composition for kids (and iPads) January 2017
Florida Music Education Association Conference
Tampa, FL
Creative Composition with iPads in the Elementary Classroom July 2016
IMPACT Conference @ NYU Steinhardt
New York, NY
iPad Integration in the Elementary Classroom March 2016
University of South Florida Seminar
Tampa, FL
Full steAm Ahead! April 2016
Early Learning Coalition
Saint Cloud, FL
Technology and Elementary Music November 2015
University of South Florida Seminar
Tampa, FL
Music Integration is Fun! April 2015
Early Learning Coalition
Saint Cloud, FL
Singing and Playing Through Literacy March 2015
Ready.Set.Grow
Saint Cloud, FL
There’s Music in Math? March 2014
Ready.Set.Grow
Saint Cloud, FL
NGSSS, Literacy Standards and Mathematical Practices: Oh My! January 2014
Florida Music Education Association
Tampa, FL
Elem Music: Framing a Fantastic Grading Period Part 1-4 2012 –2013
Osceola County Professional Development
Osceola County, FL
Found Sounds and What to Do With Them January 2012
Florida Music Education Association
Tampa, FL
General Music lessons approved by KIDS! October 2011
Central Florida ORFF Chapter
Orlando, FL
Get SMARTer in your classroom October 2011
Osceola County Professional Development
Osceola County, FL
Technology in the classroom March 2011
Osceola County Professional Development
Osceola County, FL
Taking Your Music Lessons to Infinity and Beyond! October 2010
Osceola County Professional Development
Osceola County, FL
Integrating Technology Into The Performing Arts Classroom June 2010
Osceola County Professional Development
Osceola County, FL
Reading with PRASE January 2010
Osceola County Professional Development
Osceola County, FL
Professional Service
Osceola County Elementary Music Chair 2015-present
Recognitions and Awards
Osceola County Veterans’ Council Teacher of the Year 2018
Osceola County Arts Teacher of the Year 2015
FMEA Emerging Leader 2011-2015
Osceola County Teacher of the Year Nominee 2011
Lakeview Elementary School Teacher of the Year 2011
Osceola County Arts Teacher of the Year Nominee 2009-2015