June 15, 2026
2026–27 Ambassadors announced.
Join The QuaverEd Ambassador Program
Lead • Inspire • Be Heard
QuaverEd Ambassadors are a nationwide community of educators shaping the future of learning who gain early access, recognition, and professional growth.
- QuaverEd's 2026–27 applications closed April 15th.
The Mission
Why Ambassadors Matter
Teachers like you are the heart of QuaverEd. You see what students need most and turn every lesson into an opportunity to inspire. As a QuaverEd Ambassador, your voice helps to shape new ideas, connect our community, and keep our resources grounded in real classrooms.
Share Your Voice & Expertise
Collaborate with our social and training teams to create short Professional Learning Community videos of QuaverEd resources.
Connect at Events
Be a compelling QuaverEd advocate by supporting our booth at conferences and connecting with educators.
Shape the Future of QuaverEd
Share classroom insights and provide feedback to guide product development and improve QuaverEd.
Develop & Test Creative Ideas
Work with a cohort to develop creative product ideas for content and applications to innovative classroom tools.
Meet our 2026-27 Ambassadors
Aaron Rios
Alexander Kayser 
Alicia Anderle
Allison Nelson
Angela Melton 
Bridget Burgess
Cyndi Chancellor
Ebony Miranda
Jenni Sonstroem
Katherine Bay
Katie Byrd
Kristin Hull
Marcus Johnson
Mariann Fox
Mariann will begin her 35th year as a music educator, having taught the last 14 years in the elementary grades for the Mt. Lebanon School District outside of Pittsburgh, PA. She has also served as the supervisor of fine arts and health and physical education. Mariann has been using QuaverEd resources since they were a box set of DVDs and has enjoyed seeing them develop into the full curriculum they are today!
Rachel Birchmeier
Renata Calderon
Renita Searcy
Rose Arevalo
Sarah Pincus
Aaron Rios
Aaron is starting his 10th year as an Elementary Health & PE educator with Yukon Schools in Oklahoma. He has developed a fondness for Quaver’s Health & PE curriculum and its ability to create skill-building opportunities.
Alexander Kayser
Alex has been teaching elementary general music in Racine, Wisconsin, for 13 years, using QuaverEd for most of that time (as far back as when it was only a box set of DVDs!). He loves the interactive and engaging nature of QuaverEd and the ability to creatively customize his lessons to fit the needs and interests of his students.
Alicia Anderle
Alicia Anderle is entering her 12th year as a music educator, currently teaching in Missouri’s Twin Rivers School District. She has been using QuaverEd for 11 years. Alicia studied at the Kodály Institute in Hungary, and was recognized as her district’s 2024–2025 Teacher of the Year.
Allison Nelson
Hello! I am Allison Nelson and I teach K–4 music in the Santa Fe Trail District in Kansas. I am currently in my 9th year of teaching music. I earned my Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction from Emporia State University. In my classroom, I love using QuaverEd to bring music to life—it has completely transformed how our students learn, making music engaging, interactive, and fun!
Angela Melton
Angela Melton, M.Ed., NCC, LGPC, is a Professional School Counselor with Prince George’s County Public Schools in Maryland, with 10 years of experience, and three years of using QuaverEd. As a National Certified Counselor and Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor, Angela integrates the platform into classroom lessons, small groups, interventions, and schoolwide initiatives.
Bridget Burgess
Cyndi Chancellor
Greetings from California! I am an elementary classroom music teacher, band director, and flute instructor at a local community college. My teaching journey began in 1988 and I started using QuaverEd in 2016. After many years of experience, I can confidently say that QuaverEd is the best in the educational world.
Ebony Miranda
Ebony Miranda has been a school counselor with Osceola County School District in Florida for 7 years. She integrates creative, evidence-based practices including partnering with her therapy dog, Finn, to support student growth. She is also the founder of Miranda Family Consulting, supporting families and schools in building healthy environments.
Jenni Sonstroem
I have taught music in North Carolina for 25 years. QuaverMusic has been a part of my classroom since 2014— bringing fun, engaging, and quality resources to students. I am grateful to work with such an amazing, cutting-edge educational company!
Katherine Bay
Katie has been teaching music for 23 years. For the past four years, she has been teaching in Fort Worth, using Quaver for the last three. Katie especially values the flexibility Quaver offers, and the wide variety of adaptable activities that accompany each song.
Katie Byrd
Hi, I’m Katie Byrd, a K–5 music teacher at Whitesburg Elementary School in Carroll County, Georgia. I also teach chorus and am excited to direct our school’s very first musical this year! I hold a master’s degree in Percussion Performance, and love using QuaverMusic in my classroom.
Kristin Hull
My name is Kristin Hull, and I am in my 19th year as a music educator. I currently teach K–5 general music in Franklin, Tennessee, and direct elementary choir and theatre. Quaver has become an essential part of my daily instruction because of its engaging videos, interactive lessons, and adaptable curriculum.
Marcus Johnson
Mariann Fox
Mariann will begin her 35th year as a music educator, having taught the last 14 years in the elementary grades for the Mt. Lebanon School District outside of Pittsburgh, PA. She has also served as the supervisor of fine arts and health and physical education. Mariann has been using QuaverEd resources since they were a box set of DVDs and has enjoyed seeing them develop into the full curriculum they are today!
Rachel Birchmeier
Rachel Birchmeier is entering her 5th year as an elementary school counselor with Knox County Schools in Knoxville, Tennessee. She obtained her master’s in professional school counseling from Carson-Newman University. Rachel has been representing QuaverReady as an ambassador for the 2025-2026 school year and will continue to do so for the 2026-2027 school year.
Angela Melton
Renata Calderon, MSW, is an interventionist in D59. She specializes in providing interventions to students, writing curriculum, and providing professional development to staff members on topics such as restorative practices, Mental Health First Aid, and behavioral strategies.
Renita Searcy
Renita Searcy is a physical education professional dedicated to fostering holistic wellness through movement and mindfulness. She empowers students and staff to develop lifelong healthy habits, resilience, and a positive relationship with physical activity.
Rose Arevalo
Rose Arevalo is an elementary music educator in McAllen ISD with 10 years of experience teaching students in grades K–5. She is currently in her fifth year of using QuaverMusic and has found it to be a valuable tool for enhancing music instruction, supporting campus programs, and creating engaging learning experiences.
Sarah Pincus
My name is Sarah Pincus, and I am an elementary school counselor in Powder Springs, Georgia. As I begin my ninth year in education, I am excited to also enter my third year using Quaver. I earned my Ed.S. from Valdosta State University. I currently work at an arts-integrated school, and I look forward to creatively combining Quaver with the arts to enhance student learning and engagement throughout the year.
What You’ll Get
Ambassadors Perks
- Receive a gift card for classroom essentials!
- Connect with educators through virtual meetings and our GroupMe messaging group.
- Enjoy an exclusive ambassador t-shirt and a 15% discount code for the QShop.
- Attend a PD conference with registration fee covered by QuaverEd.
What It Takes
Ambassadors Are
Passionate
Bringing our curricula to life
Trusted
Offering credible educator insights
Advocates
Inspiring fellow educators
Jump To Action!
Ambassador Selection Timeline
Jun 1, 2026
Apr 16, 2027
Jun 1, 2027
April 16, 2027
Application deadline for 2027–28.
June 15, 2027
2027–28 Ambassadors announced.
Have Questions?
Reach us at AmbassadorProgram@QuaverEd.com.