Jeong Young Hong

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Jeong Young Hong is the Program Coordinator for the Dream Big Private Lesson Program at the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival, where she manages free private music lessons for youth throughout Santa Fe. Bringing nearly a decade of teaching experience, Jeong previously taught at Santa Fe Public Schools (SFPS) and is a National Board Certified Teacher, with certifications in Kodály and Orff methodologies. In 2018, she received the Teacher Who Inspires Award from SFPS in recognition of her dedication to teaching excellence.

Jeong holds a Master of Education in Education Policy and Analysis from Harvard University and a dual Bachelor’s degree in Flute Performance and Music Education from Indiana University Bloomington. She is passionate about empowering communities and driving economic growth through education by designing innovative programs, building strategic community partnerships, and implementing data-driven strategies.

At the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival, Jeong is dedicated to creating a supportive and enriching environment for young musicians, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to develop their musical talents and access quality music education, regardless of economic or other barriers.