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Eric McLaughlin has taught grades K – 8 general music, choir, and jazz ensemble in the Point Pleasant Beach School District for over ten years.  A native of Manasquan, NJ, McLaughlin holds a B.A. in Music Education and Jazz Studies from Rowan University, having studied piano under Veda Zuponcic and Dean Schneider, as well as a M.A. in Jazz History and Research from Rutgers University-Newark.  He is currently pursuing an additional M.A. in Music Education from Liberty University.  In addition, he earned his Kodály teacher certification from Westminster Choir College and is currently pursuing his Orff-Schulwerk teacher certification from the University of the Arts.  Eric performs frequently as a freelance church and pit musician.  Outside of music education, Eric has been involved in the field of emergency medical services for over 16 years, having held various leadership positions.