The MTNA and SDMTA programs exist to improve the level of professionalism in the field of music teaching. Certification validates an individual's qualifications as a music teacher by demonstrating to employers, clients, and peers that one has achieved a level of competency and knowledge within their chosen area.

Certification also increases visibility, builds credibility to those inside and outside the field, and provides a goal for personal professional achievement. The South Dakota Certification program offers certificates comparable to the National certification plan and also some certificates unique to South Dakota. There are opportunities to obtain certification through academic work, experience, and testing.

Renewals every five years encourage lifetime learning. Consider becoming certified to support the professionalism of our state organization and for your own personal growth.

South Dakota ranks 9th in the nation for percentage of members who are nationally certified.

Information about the MTNA Professional Certification Program can be found at www.mtna.org. Access the SDMTA certification plan and application by clicking on the icons below.

If further information is needed contact Marie Schlosser, mhschlos@nvc.net

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NATIONALLY CERTIFIED MEMBERS

MTNA College Faculty Certificate
Andrews, Dr. Rickey (piano) Augastana College, Sioux Falls
Gray, Dr. Susan Keith (piano) USD Vermillion
Jacobson, Dr. Allan (piano, theory) NSU Aberdeen
Larsen, Dr. Janeen (piano-pedagogy) BHSU, Spearfish
Skrym, Dr. Susanne (piano) USD, Vermillion
Walker, Dr. John (piano) SDSU, Brookings

MTNA National Professional Certificate
Berggren, Alyce (piano, emeritus) Aberdeen
Bieber, Marianne (piano, emeritus) Lead
Bigge, Beverly (piano, permanent) Huron
Braun, Stacy (piano) Aberdeen
Carter, Jeanne (piano) Sioux Falls
Culver, Nola (piano) Rapid City
Fisher, Kay (piano) Aberdeen
Flower, Carol (piano, permanent) Sioux Falls
Fried, Cora (piano) Rapid City
Habeck, Patricia (piano) Belle Fourche
Houts, Janice (piano) Sioux Falls
Iverson, Joan (piano) Rapid City
Kalsbeck, Deborah (piano) Brookings
Ketel, Diane (piano) Rapid City
Koch, Cheryl Preheim (piano, permanent; voice) Sioux Falls
Krueger, Arlene (piano, permanent) Sioux Falls
Kurtz, Joyce (piano, permanent) Sioux Falls
Lakstigala, Veronica (piano, emeritus) Sioux Falls
MacInnes, James (piano, emeritus) Rapid City
Meyer, Lucille (piano, emeritus) Sioux Falls
Schempp, Marilyn (piano, organ) Sioux Falls
Schlosser, Marie (piano) Frederick
Sharkey, Ilene (piano, permanent) Rapid City
Stehly, Theresa (piano) Sioux Falls
Vorhes, Anna (harp, permanent) Sioux Falls
Winters, Susan (piano) Sioux Falls
Zephier, Carol (piano) Aberdeen

MTNA National Associate Certificate
Thielen, Nancy (piano, organ) Rapid City


STATE CERTIFIED MEMBERS

Carter, Jeanne (piano, permanent) Sioux Falls
Christiansen, Diana (piano, composition) Brookings
Kalsbeck, Deb (piano) Brookings
Kempf, Sonya (piano, organ) Aberdeen
Koch, Cheryl Preheim (piano, voice, permanent) Sioux Falls
Schempp, Marilyn (piano, organ, permanent) Sioux Falls
Schlosser, Marie (piano, permanent) Frederick
Zephier, Carol (piano, permanent) Aberdeen