2008-Present - Chair, Division of Education, Lindsey Wilson College, Columbia, KY

2007-2008 - Chair, Department of Education, University of the Cumberlands, Williamsburg, KY

2006-2007 - Adjunct Faculty, College of Education and Behavioral Science, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY

1999-2006 - Associate Professor of Music Education, Coordinator of Music Education, Northwestern State University, Natchitoches, LA

1996-1999 - Assistant Director of Professional Development at Truman State University, Kirksville, MO

1996-1999 - Director of Advanced Placement for Missouri at Truman State University, Kirksville, MO

1993-1995 - Instructor of freshman and sophomore sightsinging and aural training, music methods classes, University of Missouri-Columbia

1993-1996 - Instructor of Educational Statistics I and II at the University of Missouri-Columbia

1991-1993 - Instructor of music appreciation, music theory, sightsinging, and studio voice at Northeast Missouri State University

1993-2003 - Statistical Consultant for Eastern Kentucky State University and three doctoral dissertations in music Part-time

1990-1991 - Director of high school choir at South Shelby R-IV School District, Shelbina, MO

1990-1991 - Instructor of Music at Clarence Elementary and Junior High School, Clarence, MO

1987-1989 - Instructor of music at Ursuline Academy, San Antonio, TX

1981-1982 - Instructor of music at Geneseo School District, Geneseo, IL

1980-81 - Instructor of music at Black Hawk Elementary and Clark County R-II High School, Kahoka, MO

Served as chair of the Teacher Education Committee, Lindsey Wilson College, 2008-Present.

Served as chair for Conceptual Framework and Continuous Assessment, NCATE accreditation, Lindsey Wilson College, 2008-Present.

Served on the Lindsey Wilson College Technology Task Force, 2008-Present

Served on the New Course/New Proposal Committee, Lindsey Wilson College, 2008-Present.

Served as chair of the Teacher Education Admissions Committee, University of the Cumberlands, 2007-2008.

Served as chair of the Graduate Committee, University of the Cumberlands, 2007-2008.

Served on Instructional Leadership Team for Educational Leadership: Principalship redesign funded by the Wallace Foundation, 2008.

Served on the General Studies Council for the University College of Northwestern State University, 2003 to 2006.

Served as a book reviewer of music textbooks for Prentice Hall, Fall 2003 to present.

Served as Chair of Human Subjects Review Board, Fall 2001 to Fall 2003.

Served as Chair of the K-12 Music Education Redesign committee and chair of the Undergraduate teacher education redesign, Fall 2003 to 2006.

Serve as president of the Natchitoches Central High School Band Boosters, Fall 2001 to Spring 2003

Received Level III Kodaly Music Studies, Summer 2005.

Served as the teacher education chairperson and as a member of the board for Louisiana Music Educators Association, Fall 2000 to 2006.

Served on Teacher Education Council, Graduate Cabinet, and the Louisiana Blue Ribbon Commission PK16+ Arts Consortium, Fall 1999 to 2006.

Consulted the state of South Dakota Board of Regents, governor and chief academic officers of South Dakota public universities on the Advanced Placement teacher training institute, April, 1998

Served as member of the task force on quality control of dual credit for the Coordinating Board for Higher Education Transfer and Articulation conference, February, 1998.

Served as member of Missouri Advanced Placement Advisory Council, 1997-98.

Presented Advanced Placement workshops at Missouri Association of School Administrators and National Association of Secondary School Principals meetings and conferences, 1997-98.

Presented workshops on aural training/sight singing, music theory, show choir and vocal techniques at Duke Ellington High School for the Performing Arts, Washington, D.C., 1995.

Adjudicated at the District Music Contest, 1990-98.

Directed All-District Choir, Shelbina, MO 1991.

Served on All-State Choir Selection Committee, Moberly, MO 1990
Faculty Lecture Recital at Northwestern State University, December 2001.

Performed with University Singers (University of MO-Columbia) at the American Choral Directors Association National Conference, Washington, D.C., 1995.

Performed alto solo in Schubert, "Serenade" and performed as a member of the All-Collegiate Choir at Missouri Music Educators Association conference in Tan-Tar-A, Lake Ozark, MO 1993.

Masters vocal performance recital at Truman State University (formerly Northeast Missouri State University) including songs by Britten, Mahler, Satie, Bellini. 1992

Ralston, J. (Feb. 2007). "Selecting Appropriate Vocal Repertoire," clinic presented at Texas Music Educators National Conference, San Antonio, TX.

Ralston, J. (Nov. 2005). "French Acadian Music: Louisiana's Role in the Preservation of the French Culture in Education," paper presented at College Music Society National Conference, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.

Ralston, J. (Fall, 2005). "Let's Sing: The Role of Louisiana's Folk Songs in Education," Louisiana Folklife Magazine.

Ralston, J. (Jan. 2005). "Organizational Skills for Teaching Music Effectively," Vermillion Parish Professional Development Day, Abbeville, LA.

Ralston, J. (Nov. 2004). "Louisiana Components of Effective Teaching (LCET) and Louisiana Teacher Assistance and Assessment Program (LTAAP) in the music classroom." Clinic at Louisiana Music Educator's Conference, Baton Rouge, LA.

Ralston, J. (Nov. 2004). "Current Issues in Music Education, Including Certification and Assessment," Vermillion Parish Professional Development Day, Abbeville, LA.

Ralston, J. (Sept. 2004). "Careers in Music: Pros and Cons" Presentation at Blue Ridge High School, Blue Ridge, Texas.

Ralston, J. (Nov 2003). "Preparing for Music: Content Knowledge PRAXIS," and "Preparing for the Principles of Learning and Teaching PRAXIS," sessions at Louisiana Music Educator's conference, Baton Rouge, LA.

Ralston, J. (April, 2003). "Performance Assessment" workshop for all colleges and departments at Northwestern State University, Natchitoches, LA.

Ralston, J. (Nov. 2002). "Cooperating Teachers in the Music Classroom," and "First Year Teacher Thoughts and Concerns," sessions at Louisiana Music Educator's Association conference, Baton Rouge, LA.

Ralston, J. (Nov. 2001). "Choosing Appropriate Literature for Vocal Soloists," "Preparing Music Education Students for a Career in Music," and "The Expectations and Responsibilities of the Student Teacher", sessions at Louisiana Music Educator's Association conference, Baton Rouge, LA.

Ralston, J. (2000-2006). "News From Music Teacher Education," quarterly column in The Louisiana Musician.

Ralston, J. (Summer, 1999). "The Development of a Valid and Reliable Instrument to Grade the Difficulty of Vocal Solo Repertoire," Journal of Research in Music Education.

Ralston, J. "A Comparison of Missouri College and University Acceptance Policies of Advanced Placement," "How to Target Schools for Advanced Credit Opportunities," development of handbook, 1998, construction of website (www2.truman.edu/ap) 1998, and presentation at AP Advisory Council, March 1999.

Ralston, J. "Tracking students with post-secondary credit," presentations to administration at Truman State University, 1998, Coordinating Board for Higher Education, 1998, and AP Advisory Council, 1999

Ralston, J. (April 1998). "How Singers Can Grade Difficulty in Vocal Solo Repertoire," National Music Educators Association conference, Phoenix, AZ.

Ralston, J. (Jan. 1998). "Aural Training and Sight singing from the Student's Point of View" workshop session at the Missouri Music Educators Association conference, Tan-Tar-A, Lake Ozark, MO.

Koster, K. & Ralston, J. (Jan. 1998) "Comparing the Influences of Aural and/or Visual Presentation Methods on Difficulty Ratings for Vocal Solo Repertoire," co-author Keith Koster, presentation at the Missouri Music Educators Association conference, Tan-Tar-A, Lake Ozark, MO.

Ralston, J. (Jan. 1997). "Advanced Placement Music Theory" workshop session and "The Development of a Valid and Reliable Instrument to Grade the Difficulty of Vocal Solo Repertoire," presentation at the Missouri Music Educators Association conference, Tan-Tar-A, Lake Ozark, MO.

Ralston, J. (1994). "Picking out the pieces," Missouri School Music Magazine, Vol. 49, No. 1, Fall 1994, p. 20.

Ralston, J. & Straw, M. (1994/95). "Alternative Scheduling: A Solution to School Needs?," Oklahoma Music, Vol. 1, No. 2, Winter 1994/95, pp. 46-53.

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