Name: Ashlen Udell

 

Where did I go to school?

Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University; New Brunswick, NJ

• D.M.A. in Music Education

 

Bienen School of Music at Northwestern University; Evanston, IL

• M.M. in Muisc Education

 

John J. Cali School of Music at Montclair State University; Montclair, NJ

• B.A. in Music Education with PK-12 Certification, Flute Major with Piano background; Dance Performance Minor with PK-12 Certification
• Graduated Summa Cum Laude

 

Where have I worked?

• Currently at Montclair State University - Adjunct Professor teaching Woodwind Methods to Music Education Majors
• General elementary music teacher in Bridgewater-Raritan and Berkeley Heights
• I also teach at a local dance studio!

 

What are some fun facts about me?

• I have lots of pets! One crazy dachshund (Dobby, see below) and three birds!
• My favorite place is Lake St. Catherine in Poultney, Vermont.
• I have one brother who is a French Horn player with his doctorate in music performance.
• I like to perform as a woodwind doubler in community theater and school musical productions.
• My favorite holiday is Halloween!
• I was Teacher of the Year at BRMS in the 2023-2024 school year!
• I love to read so let me know what books I should add to my list!
• Teaching and playing music is the best thing I could ever do!