Dr. Kristina (Krissie) Weimer is an assistant professor at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, specializing in instrumental music education. She earned degrees in Music Education from West Virginia University (B.S., M.M.) and The Pennsylvania State University (Ph.D.). Her PK-12 teaching experience includes middle school band and general music, and elementary general music, early childhood music, and elementary special education (behavior disorders). She has presented a variety of practitioner and research sessions at multiple state, national, and international conferences. Her research interests include music teacher mentoring and professional development.