Shannon McAlister

Shannon McAlister is a PhD candidate in music theory and history and a graduate teaching assistant at the University of Connecticut. She earned her MA in music theory and graduate certificates in disability studies in public health, and college instruction, from the University of Connecticut. She completed her BM in music education with a minor in disability studies from the University of Delaware. Shannon’s research interests include music pedagogy, disability studies, and the intersection of music and public health. She is deeply committed to fostering inclusive learning environments and continuously improving herself to become a better educator.