EP. 54 – Why you should start your own regional international school music educator group w/ Jaime Wilkin

Jaime Wilkin is a music teacher and professional learning coordinator at the Independent Schools Foundation Academy in Hong Kong.

Jaime’s journey into international music education began in the UK before a volunteer opportunity in Thailand opened the door to a series of roles across South Korea and Hong Kong. He now teaches MYP and DP Music at ISF Academy, leads the school’s concert band, and supports teacher development across departments in a whole-school professional learning role.

Jaime is also a founding member of the Hong Kong International Music Educators (HKIME) group  - a growing network that brings together international school music teachers and students across Hong Kong through festivals, pop-up ensembles, and professional learning events.

In this episode, we explore:

• Jaime’s teaching journey from the UK to Thailand, South Korea, and now Hong Kong
• His dual role teaching IB Music and leading school-wide professional learning
• The origin and growth of the Hong Kong International Music Educators (HKIME) group.
• What it takes to build a collaborative music education network from the ground up
• How HKIME runs events like pop-up choirs, student festivals, and PL days with no budget
• How regional networks are key in helping connect international school music educators
• Practical tips for starting your own music teacher group in any location

Please do check out the links below for everything mentioned in the show!

Get in touch with Jaime:

• Contact Jaime via Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaime-wilkin/

Links and resources from this episode:

• HKIME WhatsApp Group - access via the MTIIS website here

• ISME Associate Partnership
  (HKIME is an Associate Partner of the International Society for Music Education)

• Doctorate of Musical Arts – Boston University

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