Teacher Training
at the
North Texas School of Talent Education
The Suzuki Association of the Americas oversees an extensive teacher development process.
Courses are offered across the country by a select group of registered teacher trainers,
a distinction shared by NTSTE Directors Charles Krigbaum and Daina Volodka Staggs.
If you are interested in pursing training to become a registered Suzuki teacher,
you can view upcoming training opportunities with Mr. Krigbaum and Mrs. Volodka Staggs below.
Upcoming Events
NTSTE Community Day
October 1, 2026
12:00 - 1:00 PM Central Time
Online via Zoom
This event is free of charge!
🎻 NTSTE Community Day – October 1, 2026 🎻
Thursday, October 1st | 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m. (Central Time, USA)
Online via Zoom | Free Event for All Teachers
✨ A gathering of teachers sharing ideas about Suzuki Talent Education, with an extravagant welcome to all!
Charles Krigbaum and Daina Volodka Staggs invite you to join us for a very special North Texas School of Talent Education Community Day — a free, online event designed to celebrate our vibrant community of teachers and share inspiration for the year ahead.
We created Community Day as a heartfelt “thank you” to the many teachers who have studied with us — in person, online, in SAA Unit Training, Enrichment Courses, Practicum, and Mentorship Programs — and as an open invitation to anyone curious about joining our network of lifelong learners.
If you’ve trained with us before, we can’t wait to see you again.
If you’re new to the Suzuki world, we’d love to meet you.
And if you simply want to reconnect with the joy of teaching, this hour is for you.
đź’›All teachers are invited and welcome!
🌸 Featured Presentations
Charles Krigbaum – What Problem Was This Built to Solve? Continuity, Change, and the SAA We Inherited.
Daina Staggs – The Heart behind the Work: Inspiring Excellence through Character Development. A reading of a prosaic work, exploring what lies at the intersection of character development and artistry.
Meg Lanfear – Making Suzuki Possible: High Standards, Real Families, and the Future of Suzuki Education.
💻Can’t Attend Live? We’ve Got You Covered!
If you register but can’t join us in real time, no problem! Every registered participant will receive
a complimentary video recording after the event. So even if you’re teaching, traveling, or busy that morning, you’ll still get full access to all presentations and materials.
The North Texas School of Talent Education Team
—Charles Krigbaum & Daina Volodka Staggs