Education

• M.M.E., Eastern Kentucky University
• B.S., Eastern Kentucky University

Research & Academic Interests

• Mary Elizabeth is a Ph.D. candidate in music education at the University of Kentucky Her research topics include the perceived benefits and challenges of peer mentoring in string education and students’ awareness of musical performance anxiety and self-efficacy.

Publications

• Henton, M.E. (2024, May). Reducing Musical Performance Anxiety: Students’ Awareness of MPA and Coping Strategies to Help Your Classroom. Retrieved (May 20, 2024) from www.kentuckyteacher.org
• Henton, M. E. (2023). Why am I so nervous? Student Awareness of Musical Performance Anxiety. American String Teacher, 73(4), 15–19. Doi:10.1177/00031313231197633
• Henton, M. E. (2022). Choosing Repertoire for Your Orchestra. American String Teacher, 72(4), 23–26.

Associations, Affiliations & Work History

• National Association for Music Education (NAfME)
• Connected Arts Network (CAN) Project NAfME (2024-2027)
• Kentucky Music Educators Association (KMEA)
• American String Teacher Association (ASTA)
• Community Music Committee (2024-2026)

• Learning & Partnership Program Manager, 2024–present
• Central Kentucky Youth Orchestras, Lexington, KY, 2019–present

Awards & Accolades

• Graduate Student Research/Creative Activity & Travel Support 2022, 2024
• Orchestra Director-of-the-Year Award, Kentucky American String Teacher Association, 2023
• Teaching Arts Together Grant, Awarded through the Kentucky Arts Council, 2022