
Melanie Alexander to join MusicFirst in February 2025
MusicFirst is expanding its team with the addition of Melanie Alexander as Elementary Education Manager.
Ms. Alexander brings extensive experience in elementary music education and curriculum development, having spent nearly two years as an Education Technology Marketing Coordinator at Hal Leonard and over 16 years as an elementary music specialist in the Zachary Community School District (LA). She holds both a Master of Music and a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from Louisiana State University and is a National Board Certified Teacher in Early/Middle Childhood Music.
Beyond her classroom experience, Ms. Alexander is a Seesaw Ambassador with Seesaw Learning, a platform for digital learning and student portfolio creation, and a teaching fellow with Louisiana A+ Schools, promoting arts integration across Louisiana.
On joining MusicFirst, she states:
"I'm incredibly excited to join the MusicFirst team and looking forward to reaching many teachers and students with our outstanding curriculum!"
Her enthusiasm is shared by MusicFirst Founder & Director, Dr. Jim Frankel:
"Melanie’s deep expertise in elementary music education and her passion for innovative curriculum design make her an invaluable addition to our team. We are thrilled to welcome her to MusicFirst."
As Elementary Education Manager, Ms. Alexander will play a crucial role in expanding and enhancing MusicFirst Elementary, furthering its mission to provide accessible and engaging digital curriculum solutions for music educators and students.