Joe Gershin

Joe Gershin serves as an Adjunct Lecturer for UNM and is in his 6th year working as a Performing Arts Director in the Albuquerque Public Schools. Before becoming an Administrator, he was an elementary music teacher for almost eight years. As both a teacher and administrator he works to attend as much PD as possible to ensure he is a lifelong learner. Making music with other people has been a part of his life from the very beginning and as a teacher and administrator he works to ensure all students receive a high-quality music education.

Joe also serves on the board of the Albuquerque Youth Symphony Program (AYSP) and the Community Advisory Board for the local classical radio station (KHFM). He has held multiple officer positions in his local chapter of the American Orff Schelwerk Association and has attended and presented at workshops.

When Joe is not at work he enjoys spending time with his family and woodworking in the garage. Both music and woodworking are rooted in creating something from nothing or in bringing multiple pieces together to create something that would not be possible without each piece playing its part.