Faculty & Staff

Dr. Theresa Hoover is a Teaching Instructor of Music Education at East Carolina University. Before joining ECU, she served as a graduate teaching assistant at Arizona State University, where she is currently a PhD candidate.
Theresa’s extensive experiences includes teaching instrumental, general, and vocal music in both public and private schools in Pennsylvania and Northern Virginia. She was the founding director of the Chester County Youth Wind Ensemble and has served as a guest conductor for both elementary and middle school ensembles. Additionally, she served as a brass, percussion, and technology advisor for the Virginia Winds Academy.
As a dedicated advocate for music teachers, Theresa’s research interests focus on informal professional development and the creation of learner-centered environments in music classrooms. She is a recognized presenter and clinician at local, regional, and national conferences, including recent presentations at the Midwest Clinic and the NAfME Biennial Research and Teacher Education Conference.
Theresa is the co-author of Pass the Baton: Empowering All Music Students and co-hosts its companion podcast. She earned a Bachelor of Music Education from Penn State University and a Master of Music in Wind Conducting from West Chester University. When not teaching, you can find Theresa curled up with a good book, on the running trail, traveling to visit family and friends, or spending time with her dog, Dizzy.