Dr. Stephanie Archer, NCTM is an Assistant Professor of Music at the University of Mobile.  She holds graduate degrees in music education and piano pedagogy from Louisiana State University and Florida State University.  She has been teaching piano to students of all ages for over 15 years and loves helping future teachers grow as educators. She is a member of Pi Kappa Lambda.

A Nationally Certified Teacher of Music, Archer has served in many leadership roles for local and state chapters of Music Teachers National Association and the National Federation of Music Clubs. During her tenure at FSU, she served as president of the MTNA at FSU collegiate chapter when they were awarded the honor of MTNA Collegiate Chapter of the Year in 2022.  She is a frequent adjudicator for a variety of festivals and competitions.

Archer enjoys sharing new ideas and teaching strategies in pedagogy.  Her research interests include injury prevention, musician wellness, and effective educational practices for beginner students.   She has presented workshops at state and national conferences for Music Teachers National Association, the National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy, the Canadian Federation of Music Teachers’ Associations, the National Association for Music Education, and the European Piano Teachers Association.  Her research has been published in the MTNA e-Journal, the Journal of Piano Research, and Florida Music Director.

In addition to her collegiate duties, she maintains a independent studio in Saraland, Alabama. She enjoys teaching students of all ages and abilities. Her lessons are well-rounded featuring training in reading music, theory, ear training, and technical skills. Her students often win awards in local and state events of the Alabama Music Teachers Association.