Dr. Casey Collins is an assistant professor of music education in the Hayes School of Music at Appalachian State University. Previously, Dr. Collins was a Clinical Professor of Music Education at Purdue University Fort Wayne where she taught undergraduate music education courses and served as the student teaching coordinator. Dr. Collins holds a Ph.D in Music Education from the University of Michigan, a Master of Music in Music Education from East Carolina University, and Bachelor of Science in Music Education and Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance degrees from Elon University.