Candice Davenport is an Assistant Professor & Coordinator of Music Education at Florida International University in Miami, Fl. Prior to joining FIU, Candice completed her Ph.D. in music education at the University of Miami and holds degrees from Northwestern University (M.M.) and the University of South Alabama (B.M.). Candice also received certification from the Technology Institute for Music Educators and the Smithsonian Folkways World Music Pedagogy. Candice was Chair of Fine Arts and taught secondary general music, electronic music and studio production, and contemporary instrumental and vocal ensembles in Chicago Public Schools.