Being Relevant

TL;DR: NATS President Alexis Davis-Hazell outlines a vision for the organization's relevance in the 21st century, emphasizing representation, diversity, and technological advancements to fulfill NATS' objectives and engage a broader membership by 2044.

Abstract: Abstract: In her first column, new NATS President Alexis Davis-Hazell articulates a vision for the relevance of NATS in the 21st century. She reflects on the original objectives of NATS’ charter members and explores questions that help form an organizational outlook reaching into the year 2044. Davis-Hazell introduces a philosophy of retention involving representation of multiple cultural and professional identities, generations, and musical genres within chapter, district, and region leadership. She challenges current members to nominate more independent teachers for leadership positions and to support the investment in technological advancements for the association that will move us toward fulfilling NATS’ vision.