DIRECTORS
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Katie Zeier is entering her 8th year as Director of Bands at Scott Johnson Middle School. She previously taught in Plano ISD, Birdville ISD, and Lewisville ISD. Ensembles under her direction have consistently earned Superior ratings at UIL Concert and Sightreading contests and "Best in Class" at DFW area contest. Mrs. Zeier earned a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of North Texas. Mrs. Zeier is an active adjudicator and clinician in the North Texas area. In 2017, she presented at the state PBIS convention in Houston. She was "Teacher of the Year" for Carpenter Middle School in 2014 and Watauga Middle School in 2007. Mrs. Zeier is also a Texas Lifetime PTA recipient. Mrs. Zeier is an active member of Texas Music Educators Association, Texas Bandmasters Association, and Pi Kappa Lambda National Music Honor Society. She lives in Frisco with her husband, Bill, and two sons, Jake and Luke. |
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Katie Peichel is entering her 5th year as Assistant Band Director at Scott Johnson Middle School. Before coming to SJMS, Mrs. Peichel completed her student teaching at Cooper Junior High School and Wylie High School in Wylie ISD. While she was there, she was mentored by Todd Dixon, Mark Schroeder, Steve Lisko, Adam Powell, Misty Smith, and Lynne Jackson. She graduated from Texas Tech University in 2021 with a Bachelor's of Arts in Spanish and Bachelor's of Music in Music Education and Flute Performance. Mrs. Peichel is an active performer with the McKinney Community Band. She also co-directs the McKinney Flute Choir with Tracie Kaip. Mrs. Peichel is an active member of the Texas Music Educators Association and the Texas Bandmasters Association. She lives in Allen with her husband, Ryan. |
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Michael Reed has been the Director of Percussion Studies at McKinney North High School since June of 2013. In addition to his responsibilities at MNHS, he also teaches beginning percussion classes and helps coordinate percussion education at Cockrill Middle School and at SJMS. Prior to joining the McKinney ISD, Mr. Reed was fortunate to work alongside many gifted educators in the Richardson ISD (Berkner High School) and the Cypress-Fairbanks ISD (Langham Creek High School). He credits much of his success to the guidance provided by his teachers: Brian Callahan, Scott McAdow, Dr. Brian A. West, Bobby Francis, and Dr. Jeff Emge. Additionally, he has been able to work alongside and be counseled by exceptional colleagues and mentors such as Michael Brashear, Pete Tolhuizen, Bob Johnson, Scott Ward, Lynne Jackson, and Frank Troyka. Mr. Reed is a member of the Lone Star Wind Orchestra and the Lone Star Percussion Ensemble. He is a member of the Percussive Arts Society, the Texas Music Educators Association, and the Texas Bandmasters Association. Mr. Reed is supported by his loving wife, Kristyn, and their children, Bethany and Nathanael (for whom no list of adjectives is capable of describing). |