With almost 60 new faculty & staff members added to the 2015-16 faculty, the Rumbler staff profiled all new team members to help Raider Nation get to know them.

Position: Assistant Band Director

Why did you become a teacher? In sixth grade band in South Carolina and I really liked band and decided to be a band director.

What’s something cool you did this summer in your off time? I went out to California and it was for a professional band and visited San Francisco, San Diego, LA. My group performed at the Stanford Stadium and Rose Bowl.

What’s a TV show you loved to watch in high school? Will and Grace because it was funny and different from everything else he’s watched.

What’s a show you love now? Parks and Recreation because it was tongue and cheek about the political system and there’s a lot of good satire.

What’s something people would be surprised to know about you? I have a twin brother and I have a big family, three brothers and a sister.