Meet the Lab
Lab Directors
KENNETH ELPUS, PH.D.
Dr. Elpus is Professor of Music Education at the University of Maryland and principal investigator for the MADLab. He earned his Ph.D. and master’s degree in music education at Northwestern University and his bachelor’s degree at The College of New Jersey.
STEPHANIE PRICHARD, PH.D.
Dr. Prichard is Associate Professor of Music Education at the University of Maryland and co-principal investigator for the MADLab. She earned her Ph.D. in music education from the University of Colorado at Boulder, her master’s degree in music education at Northwestern University, and her bachelor’s degree at the University of Maryland.
Current Lab Members
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AMY SIERZEGA
Amy is a doctoral candidate in music education.
LAUREN MCGINLEY
Lauren is a second-year doctoral student in music education.
DARREN SHILLINGFORD
Darren is a third-year doctoral student in music education.
SAMUEL GRAY
Samuel is a second-year doctoral student in music education.
Jess Haley
Jess is a first-year doctoral student in music education.
Stacia Pratt
Stacia is a first-year doctoral student in music education.
Lab Alumni
Allison Durbin, Ph.D.
Allison graduated from the lab in May, 2023. She is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Music Education and the director of the Terrapin Community Music School at the University of Maryland.
JOSANNE FRANCIS, Ph.D.
Josanne graduated from the lab in May, 2024. She is the Lead Community Engagement Coordinator for the University of Maryland’s Office of Community Engagement.
Bri’Ann Wright, Ph.D.
Bri’Ann graduated from the lab in May, 2023. She is currently Assistant Professor of Music Education at California State University, Fullerton.
JUSTIN CAITHAML, Ph.D.
Justin graduated from the lab in May, 2024. He is Assistant Professor of Music Education and Chair of Music at the University of Bridgeport, CT.
Christian Folk, Ph.D.
Christian Folk earned his Ph.D. in music education in 2024, with an additional graduate certificate in museum studies. They are now the Assistant Director, Research Services at the Strategic National Arts Alumni Project.
JULIANNE VAN MEERTEN, Ph.D.
Julianne earned the Ph.D. in Educational Psychology in May, 2024.
dAVID s. mILLER Ph.D.
David graduated from the lab in May, 2023. He is currently an Assistant Professor of Music Education at the University of Kentucky and a member of the Research Branch of the Maryland Longitudinal Data System Center.
ERIC C. SCHOUTE, Ph.D.
Eric earned the Ph.D. in Educational Psychology in May, 2024. He is now a postdoctoral researcher at the University of North Florida.
Our Partners
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