NorthEast Kansas Music Teachers Association (2010-2011),
the local organization affiliated with KMTA (state level) and MTNA (national level)
Executive Board
- President
- LeRoy DuBois
- Vice President
- Theresa Lindemann
- Treasurer
- Julie Rivers
- Secretary
- Marilyn Bahr
- Leadership in training
- Kristi Baker and Peter Ruby
Committees
- Advisor
- Jane Weeden
- Fall Auditions
- Virginia Wallace
- Membership
- Joan Shufelberger
- Programs
- Marilynn Bahr
- Music Progressions
- Theresa Lindemann and LeRoy DuBois
- Latch-Keyboard Benefit Event
- Kathleen Rich and Shiao-Li Ding
- Latch-Keyboard Project Advisory Committee
- Enid Hickman
- Referrals
- Enid Hickman
- Website Administrator
- LeRoy DuBois
Code of Ethics
Commitment to Students
The teacher shall conduct the relationship with students and families in a professional manner.
- The teacher shall respect the personal integrity and privacy of students unless the law requires disclosure.
- The teacher shall clearly communicate the expectations of the studio.
- The teacher shall encourage, guide and develop the musical potential of each student.
- The teacher shall treat each student with dignity and respect, without discrimination of any kind.
- The teacher shall respect the student’s right to obtain instruction from the teacher of his/her choice.
Commitment to Colleagues
The teacher shall maintain a professional attitude and shall act with integrity in regard to colleagues in the profession.
- The teacher shall respect the reputation of colleagues and shall refrain from making false or malicious statements about colleagues.
- The teacher shall refrain from disclosing sensitive information about colleagues obtained in the course of professional service unless disclosure serves a compelling professional purpose or is required by law.
- The teacher shall respect the integrity of other teachers’ studios and shall not actively recruit students from another studio.
- The teacher shall participate in the student’s change of teachers with as much communication as possible between parties, while being sensitive to the privacy rights of the student and families.
Commitment to Society
The teacher shall maintain the highest standard of professional conduct and personal integrity.
- The teacher shall accurately represent his/her professional qualifications.
- The teacher shall strive for continued growth in professional competencies.
- The teacher is encouraged to be a resource in the community.