A career, like just about anything in life, is all about the choices you make. No one can tell you what choices are best for you, but there are some overarching principles that you can consider that can guide your decision making processes. In this session we will discuss some of these principles that can be applied at any point in your career. It's never too early or too late to think about how we think about our career. There will be opportunities to discuss real-life examples and share advice amongst the participants.
Target Audience
Everyone
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Clinician Info
Ryan Duckworth
Ryan Duckworth is in his twenty-third year at Bloomington High School, where he teaches choir, music history, and music production. He holds a Master’s in Music Education from Boston University and a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Redlands.
He has served as a VAPA Department Chair at Bloomington, an Induction Coach, and a member of the committee that developed CJUSD’s first strategic arts plan.
Ryan has held several leadership roles in professional organizations, from the county to state level and currently serves as Vice President of the California Music Educators Association.
A lifelong instrumentalist and vocalist, Ryan is committed to ensuring equitable access to arts education for all students and supporting fellow educators in building strong, collaborative communities.
He lives with his wife, an elementary band teacher, and their seventh-grade daughter, who—like Ryan—refuses to choose between playing instruments (flute & bassoon) or singing.