julia edwards

Julia Edwards Bio

Julia Edwards is the choral music teacher at Poland Regional High School and Bruce M. Whittier Middle School at RSU 16 in Poland, Maine. She earned her Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education at the University of Massachusetts - Amherst, where she served as a teaching fellow with the Children’s Chorus of Springfield.

As a teacher in RSU 16, Ms. Edwards’ leadership roles have included coordinating the grade-level advisory program and developing a district-wide professional development conference. She finds the most joy, however, in working with her students through school days filled with piano, advanced music, and chorus classes.

In addition to her teaching responsibilities, Ms. Edwards has served as a guest clinician and manager for various district and state festivals in Maine, and has presented on pedagogical topics for state, regional, and national conferences. Recently, Ms. Edwards has moved into the role of President for the Maine chapter of the American Choral Directors Association, where she is working to expand intergenerational singing opportunities throughout the state. As a science and research enthusiast and advocate for cultural curiosity, Ms. Edwards has designed a Cultural Context Curriculum which helps students develop tools for ethically exploring the world around them and skills for participating in that world.

She believes music and community are synonymous, and she loves attending concerts and performing with her folk band Bold Riley. Outside of music and educational interests, Ms. Edwards enjoys exploring the Maine outdoors with her husband, two children, and rowdy cobberdog.

By Wayne E. Rivet

Staff Writer

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