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Shelley Griffin is a Professor at Brock University’s Faculty of Education, specializing in Elementary Music Education within the Department of Educational Studies. She obtained her BMus from the University of Prince Edward Island, followed by an MEd and a PhD from the University of Alberta. Prior to her current role, she has taught at the University of Prince Edward Island in the Department of Music and at the University of Alberta in the Department of Elementary Education. Her teaching experience spans grades 1-9 in music and as a classroom teacher in Prince Edward Island. Griffin's research interests include children's narratives and musical experiences, pre-service music teacher education, narrative inquiry, collaborative scholarship, and faculty mentorship in teacher education practices. She has contributed significantly to scholarly discourse and practice in music education through participation in various professional associations such as the International Society for Music Education (ISME), Canadian Music Educators’ Association (CMEA), and has received multiple research grants to support her studies on the artistic lives of children. Her work is characterized by a commitment to enriching the field of music education through innovative research and practice.
This entry applies to the general Graduate Studies standard for departments such as English Language and Literature, History, Philosophy, and Sociology.