Dr. Aimé Sposato

Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies, Shenandoah University (VA)

Aimé Sposato is an operatic soprano and educator. She received a bachelor of arts degree from the University of Pittsburgh, master of music degree from Duquesne University (PA), and doctor of musical arts degree from West Virginia University. Invested in global education, she attended the Royal Academy of Music (United Kingdom), and performed throughout Italy as a member of the Ezio Pinza Opera Program. She received critical acclaim for performances in major concert halls and cathedrals throughout the world.

Dr. Sposato joined the Shenandoah Conservatory faculty in 1993 and was promoted to full professor in 2005. While maintaining an active performing career, she trained young singers in the studio and classroom. She assumed numerous leadership responsibilities prior to her appointment as associate dean in 2006 and received the Exemplary Teacher of the Year Award in 2011.

During her tenure as associate dean, Dr. Sposato redesigned curricula and streamlined recruitment and advising processes. She remains committed to international education and developed a successful study abroad program. Serving as the international educational partnership liaison, she initiated agreements with institutions in England and China. She is experienced in leadership and curriculum development, accreditation, and conflict management and frequently presents at conferences including the College Music Society and the International Council of Fine Arts Deans. Dr. Sposato is an institutional accreditation evaluator with the National Association of Schools of Music.

Dr. Sposato participated in the Institute for Management and Leadership in Education at Harvard University (MA) and the National Women’s Leadership Forum through the American Council on Education. As a member of the 2015-16 fellowship class of the American Council on Education, Dr. Sposato is working closely with Dr. Pamela Fox, President of Mary Baldwin College in Staunton, Virginia as the College transforms to Mary Baldwin University in August 2016.