Dawn Kirsten Batson

Background

Batson, Dawn Kirsten was born on October 7, 1959 in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. Daughter of Henry Arthur Batson and Esther Stephanita Kafiluddi-Batson.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Music Education, Hofstra U., 1981. Diploma in Radio and television Production, Announcer Training Studios, New York City, 1982. Master of Music in Music Industry, University Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, 1993.

Doctor of Philosophy, University Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, 1995.

Career

Announcer, producer Trinidad and Tobago Radio and television, Port-of-Spain, since 1982. Music teacher Trinity College, Maraval, Trinidad and Tobago, 1983—1991. Conference coordination staff University Miami Office of Conferences, Coral Gables, 1992—1993.

Director steelband ensemble University Miami, 1991—1996. Associate professor music, director steelband Florida Memorial College, Miami, since 1996. Chairman, board directors Trinidad and Tobago National Steel Orchestra, Port-of-Spain, 2000—2003.

Associate professor music, business Indiana State University, 2004—2006. Chair visual and performing arts Florida Memorial University, since 2006. Musical director Pamberi Steel Orchestra, San Juan, 1986—1998, Woodtrin Steel Orchestra, Maraval, Trinidad and Tobago, 1983—1990.

Cultural consultant Consulate General Trinidad and Tobago et. al., 1998—2002.

Achievements

• Dawn Kirsten Batson has been listed as a noteworthy music educator, cultural consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of Florida Steelband Association (public relations officer since 2001).

Interests

• Dance, hiking, reading, travel.

Connections

Father:

Henry Arthur Batson

Mother:

Esther Stephanita Kafiluddi-Batson