Cynthia Williams Phelps

Cynthia Williams Phelps holds a Ph.D. in Music Education, with an emphasis in learning, teaching, and curriculum, from the University of Missouri. Dr. Phelps teaches graduate courses in music education at the University of Missouri and serves as a University Supervisor. She is also the Executive Director of the Missouri Alliance for Arts Education.

Dr. Phelps has presented research and workshops at state and national conferences including the Missouri Music Educators Association, Missouri Choral Directors Association, Missouri Art Education Association, Gifted Association of Missouri, and National Association for Music Education Music Research and Teacher Education National Conference. She has published in the Missouri School Music Magazine and Journal of Research in Music Education. Her research interests include reflective practice in music education and fine arts education, teacher leadership in music education, and arts integration.