Music Educator &
Curriculum Specialist

A FEW ACCOLADES

2017 Elementary Music Teacher of the Year

Indiana Music Education Association

2008 Teacher of the Year

Carmel Clay Schools Carmel, IN

Illinois Teaching License

(Music K-12, Choral General)

Indiana Teaching License

(Music K-12, Choral, General)

Orff-Schulwerk Certification,

Orff Curriculum and Master Class, University of St. Thomas

Over 300+
workshops
taught

Bachelor of Music

Butler University

Masters of Administration (MAE)

Ball State University

Lisa Odom (Sullivan) believes music is a priority in children’s education. She is a curriculum specialist and music educator with 33 years of experience creating professional development resources and teaching K-5 students. Lisa taught for Carmel Clay Schools in Carmel, IN for 28 years and then taught K-2 music for Skokie School District 69 for 5 years.  Lisa’s curricula highlight vertically aligned and sequence-based learning including movement-based lessons that keep the classroom motivated and playful. Lisa holds a Bachelor of Music from Butler University and a Master of Arts in Education from Ball State University. She served three years as the Region VI representative for the American Orff-Schulwerk Association (AOSA) and has presented at various AOSA, National Association for Music Education and Indiana Music Educators Association conferences. In 2008, Lisa was named Carmel Clay Teacher of the year. In 2017, Lisa was named Elementary Music Teacher of the Year by the Indiana Music Education Association, signifying outstanding achievement in the field of music education. During the summer months, Lisa teaches Orff Schulwerk Levels, and Orff Curriculum at Anderson University in Anderson, IN and DePaul University in Chicago, IL. 

"I believe music is a priority in children’s education."

In June 2022, Lisa retired from classroom teaching.   Currently Lisa is scheduling opportunities to support and mentor other music teachers through Professional Development, Individual Mentor Services, and support in the daily classroom through “Artist in Residence” experiences.

Lisa is an exemplary music educator of children and a master instructor in the Orff Schulwerk pedagogy. She has shared her talents with countless adults who have greatly benefited from her training. My own teaching and ability to share meaningful musical experiences with  students has elevated to great levels thanks to her influence.

Meeghan Binder,
Music Educator

Lisa is an incredibly talented and experienced music educator. As Superintendent, I've witnessed Lisa's impact on students in the classroom setting as she worked with our Kindergarten through second grade students. Lisa's background in Orff education and her ability to implement a comprehensive general music program make her an incredible music education leader and resource for those looking to expand their programs and skills.

Margaret Clauson, Ed.D
Superintendent, Skokie school district 69

Lisa Odom is an exemplary music educator. She understands Orff Schulwerk, how to create and process lessons, and how children children  learn. I have seen her work for more than twenty years and witnessed her outstanding  work. It is a beautiful, creative, and fun process to watch her bring out the joy of music-making in children—and adults! Lisa Odom has my highest recommendation.

Dr. Joani Brandon,
Former Director of Music Education,
Anderson University

I have had the privilege of working with Lisa and observing her present numerous times. Lisa is an engaging presenter with the ability to develop and implement playful, imaginative, artistic, and relevant music pedagogy. She is a true teaching artist and a wonderful mentor for music teachers.

Dr. Brent Gault,
Professor & Interim Chair of Music Education, Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, Bloomington, IN 

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