Grab a cup of coffee and join Kami as she talks with Paula Medlin, the Trio Track Coordinator for the TAA Summer Institute. They'll discuss how it really is "all about relationships" when it comes to making an impact in the arts classroom and school community. Paula gives insights on how the trio track is beneficial to everyone who works in education, and why this year's TAA Summer Institute is one you will not want to miss!

Paula Medlin is a retired choral director with a lifelong passion for music and education. A native of Morristown, Tennessee, she grew up in a deeply musical family and began her own musical journey at an early age. She earned her degrees in Music Education from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Over the course of her career, Paula taught K–12 music in both Knox and Anderson Counties and held numerous church music positions. She ultimately found her greatest joy in working with emerging high school musicians. She believed deeply in the transformative power of music, not only as an art form but also as a guiding force to help young people navigate life’s challenges. Since retiring from full-time teaching, Paula has remained actively involved in the Tennessee Arts Academy (TAA) community, volunteering as a TAA Ambassador, and is the Trio Track Coordinator for the TAA Summer Institute. When she is not working with TAA, she is traveling whenever she can or working with her husband, Ray, in the family tax practice. She also enjoys singing with local church and community choirs and has recently discovered a love for needlepoint.