The FMEA Emerging Leaders Program encourages and builds leadership in the classroom, school, local community, school district, state, and beyond by cultivating relationships, maximizing potential, and expanding servant leader opportunities for Florida's future world changers.
Dedicated and engaged leadership is integral at all levels of the music education profession. The FMEA Emerging Leaders program has been designed to encourage and develop leadership in the classroom, school, local community, school district, state, and beyond. We provide support, guidance, and opportunity for outstanding music educators who demonstrate exemplary teaching and the potential for professional leadership.
Educators selected for this program participate in various leadership development opportunities to enhance and utilize their abilities in all aspects of music education. These include a Summer Leadership Workshop in June, sessions at the FMEA Conference in January, and monthly Zoom meetings with local, state, and national music education leaders for discussion, networking, and mentoring.
The FMEA Emerging Leaders Program is built on the following three pillars:
Service: The development of true leadership is the foundation of this program. FMEA Emerging Leaders are expected to take advantage of leadership opportunities through service opportunities.
Individual Growth and Development: The FMEA Emerging Leaders Program is committed to cultivating each member's growth and development. Through participation in this program, each member will be elevated to continue the pursuit of the best version of themselves.
Mentorship: Great leaders do not inspire others by demonstrating their superpower; they create other leaders by helping them to highlight and embrace theirs. The third pillar of the FMEA Emerging Leaders is paramount in training future leaders while continuing to develop the mentality of a servant leader.
We invite all FMEA Members to apply. The deadline is March 31, 2027 for inclusion in the 2027-2028 cohort.
For questions, see the Contact Us form and select "Emerging Leaders."
2026 Emerging Leaders Summer Workshop Participants
We are proud of the committed, hard-working, and enthusiastic music educators who have been, and continue to be, involved in the FMEA Emerging Leaders program.