Ruth is an experienced teacher and facilitator in training teachers with over 40 years in the music classroom. She has broad teaching expertise from pre-school through tertiary and adult education which encompasses music and movement, instrumental and choral programs. Ruth is a Kodaly Australia course lecturer and is currently serving as Kodaly VIC President. Ruth passionately supports teachers and provides 1:1 mentor sessions and group professional learning along with free online videos to assist in maximising teaching effectiveness. She is the author of Put the Beat in ya Feet for flute and co-author of the successful Take Note Music books and interactive resources for the primary music classroom.