Jennifer Gerhard

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Jennifer Gerhard

Music Director

Bachelor of Science in Music Education, Elizabethtown College

Ms. Jennifer Gerhard joined the MMI Faculty as the Music Director in 2023 after spending 13 years in the Hazleton Area School District as an instructor in chorus and instrumental music. She was also the Assistant High School Band director for five years. Before joining HASD, she served as an Instrumental Music Director in the Archdiocese of Washington DC.

She maintains active member status in several professional organizations including the Pennsylvania Music Education Association (PMEA), National Association for Music Education (NaFME) and the Women Band Directors International (WBDA). Ms. Gerhard is also currently pursuing her Masters Degree in Educational Technology from Wilkes University.

Ms. Gerhard is the Music Ministry Director at St. John Bosco Church in Conyngham, the Advocacy Representative for PMEA District 9, is a board member of the Hazleton Concert Series, and is an active member of the Drums Lioness Lions Club, where she serves as the club secretary.

She is an avid Washington Capitals fan and enjoys baking, reading, and quality time at the gym or walking outdoors. She resides in Sugarloaf with her two rescued fur babies, Lola and Auggie.