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Regardless of fancy awards and high rankings, the impact left on students is the heart of a program's success. In this episode, I am joined by Katie VanDoren, Director of Bands at Vandegrift High School.
Katie VanDoren has been at Vandegrift HS since 2014, and worked at Round Rock HS in Round Rock, TX before that. Originally from Cedar Park, Texas, she graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of North Texas with a bachelor’s degree in Music Education.
Katie is currently the Assistant Brass Caption Head of the Santa Clara Vanguard Drum and Bugle Corps. Prior to this position, she spent 12 years with Carolina Crown. She joined the brass staff in 2013, after marching with the corps from 2008-2012. Katie also works with the SASI Leadership Faculty, a group of current and former teachers dedicated to developing student leaders. Since 2013, she has enjoyed getting to be a part of the “SASI Experience”, an uplifting and empowering environment for both students and staff.
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