EDUCATOR & CLINICIAN 

For nearly a decade, Keegan has worked as a public educator, guest instructor and clinician with students ranging from Kindergarten through community college. Keegan holds a bachelor's degree in Music Education (EIU '15) a master's degree in Vocal Performance (EIU '20) and a master's degree in Educational Leadership (EIU '22).

 

As an educator, Keegan focuses primarily on music and theater education for students in grades 3-12. He has written and developed music and theater curriculum for elementary, middle, and high school students and has taught online music history courses at the community college level. He has a passion for providing hands-on experiences for his students as it relates to music composition and performance. As a music and theater educator, it is Keegan's philosophy to help every student realize their potential as a collaborator and artist.

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In addition to his work in music education, Keegan also instructs pre-service teachers in courses as they relate to the field of education. In his pre-service courses, students learn about the history and philosophy of American education, classroom management and lesson development skills, cultural diversity through the lens of a public educator, and integrating technology into the classroom as a purposeful and functional tool.

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Keegan enjoys having the opportunity to share his knowledge and experiences in the classroom with other educators and students and regularly seeks avenues to speak at conferences or serve as a clinician at music festivals around the state. To follow his adventures in the classroom, follow his professional educator Instagram account, @the_teaching_troubadour.