Lead Musician
Dr. Austin Gaskin
Dr. Austin Gaskin
Dr. Austin Gaskin is an educator, researcher, and academic advisor originally from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. A proud first-generation college graduate, he holds a bachelor’s degree in music and a master’s degree in public administration from Florida A&M University (FAMU), where he was actively involved in campus and community leadership. His early professional experience includes serving as a counselor with the Florida Department of Children and Families and teaching high school in Leon County Schools.
Dr. Gaskin earned a second master’s degree in music education from the University of Maryland, where he served as a graduate assistant. He went on to teach in Prince George’s County Public Schools during the height of virtual and hybrid learning, continuing his work as students returned to in-person instruction.
In pursuit of advancing music education and equity in learning, Dr. Gaskin completed a PhD in Music Education at the University of Missouri, where he served as both a graduate research assistant in the science education department and an instructor of record in music education. His research, some of which has been cited in the Journal of Research in Music Education, explores culturally responsive pedagogy and student identity in music learning spaces, with additional work currently under review for publication.
Dr. Gaskin now serves in academic advisement at the University of the District of Columbia, continuing his commitment to student success and educational access. He is a Life Loyal member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity of America, Inc. and a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
Dr. Gaskin earned a second master’s degree in music education from the University of Maryland, where he served as a graduate assistant. He went on to teach in Prince George’s County Public Schools during the height of virtual and hybrid learning, continuing his work as students returned to in-person instruction.
In pursuit of advancing music education and equity in learning, Dr. Gaskin completed a PhD in Music Education at the University of Missouri, where he served as both a graduate research assistant in the science education department and an instructor of record in music education. His research, some of which has been cited in the Journal of Research in Music Education, explores culturally responsive pedagogy and student identity in music learning spaces, with additional work currently under review for publication.
Dr. Gaskin now serves in academic advisement at the University of the District of Columbia, continuing his commitment to student success and educational access. He is a Life Loyal member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity of America, Inc. and a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.