is a distinguished classical musician, educator, and entrepreneur dedicated to proving that it’s never too early—or too late—to fall in love with classical music. She is widely recognized for her work in making music more accessible and engaging for young audiences. As the founder of the children’s concert series Mozart for Munchkins and the nonprofit Little Mozart Foundation, Sherman has brought live music experiences to families across New York City and beyond.

Her curriculum, merging music with mindful action, developed for The Goldie Hawn Foundation’s MindUP program, has been implemented in classrooms and concert settings alike. Her educational initiatives have been featured at leading institutions, including Lincoln Center Kids, the New York Public Library, the Brooklyn Chamber Orchestra, and Hudson Yards.

Sherman holds graduate degrees from the Manhattan School of Music and an undergraduate degree from Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music. Her performing career has reached audiences in Ukraine, France, Italy, and across the United States. Through performance, teaching, and community programs, she inspires a new generation to discover the joy, connection, and creativity that music can bring.

is the retired Senior Associate Executive Director of AASA, The School Superintendents Association, and a long-time educator dedicated to assuring learning at the highest possible levels for all students. An educator for 40 years, Sherman has served as a superintendent at schools across the country.

He is a founding member of Public Schools for Tomorrow and currently serves on the executive committee for the Goldie Hawn Foundation board. In the past, he has served as a member of the board of directors with the Scholarship Fund of Alexandria, the Minority Student Achievement Network, Jason Learning, the National Superintendents Roundtable, and the Education Research and Development Institute. Sherman has received numerous awards throughout his career, including a national community service award, the GlobalMindED 2020 K-12 Inclusive Leader Award, the Virginia Association of Elementary School Principals’ Pathfinder Award (2012), the American School Board Journal’s Magna Award (2012), and the Outstanding School Administrator Award (2003) by the New Jersey Music Educators Association.

Sherman earned his doctorate in educational administration from Lehigh University, his master’s degree in English education from the University of Delaware, and his bachelor’s degree in English from Pennsylvania State University. He is the author of four books and more than 500 articles.

Sara and Mort are coauthors of Resonant Minds: The Transformative Power of Music, One Note at a Time. The book invites readers to reimagine music as a dynamic, interactive force that reshapes how we live, learn, and connect. It reveals how integrating mindful listening action—whether breathing with Bach or shaking it off with Taylor Swift—can reduce stress, boost creativity, and strengthen communities. With a foreword by Goldie Hawn, Resonant Minds is a call to transform our everyday musical experiences into a source of joyful, life-changing action, one note at a time.