A former PK-12 music educator & professor, I now serve as the proud CEO of A. Cuthbertson Consulting where I'm on a mission to shift the landscape of music & arts education such that equity and access are non-negotiable and at the center of our field.With a commitment to ensuring my students had only the best possible music learning experience, as a K-12 classroom music educator, I relentlessly worked to improve my own knowledge and skills to cultivate affirming music learning environments, design engaging curriculum, and deliver rigorous instruction that was culturally responsive to the diverse and ever-changing needs of my learners enabling equitable pathways to success regardless of background or ability.As an educational consultant specializing in the unique needs of music & arts educators as they seek to implement culturally responsive & equitable practices, I partner with schools, districts, and organizations facilitating professional development, instructional coaching, and curriculum development. My work helps K-12 music & arts educators connect with their learners and implement curriculum & instruction that is culturally responsive & relevant to the diverse and ever-changing needs of today's learners.I have had the pleasure of serving thousands of music educators across the U.S. and internationally who report that my professional learning programs are “engaging”, “safe”, and provide strategies that “will have a positive impact” on their students.Additionally, I advocate for music & arts education at the national level by serving as a member of the National Association for Music Education's Music Education Policy Roundtable, Equity Committee, and the Virginia Music Educators Association as chair of the DEI Council.Learn more at www.AshleyCuthbertson.com