Director of Bands
Littlefield High School Class of 1980
Texas Tech University 1985
University of Wisconsin, Whitewater
West Texas A&M University
Lubbock Christian University
Degrees:
Bachelor of Music Education (TTU)
Master of Arts with emphasis in Instrumental Conducting (WTAMU)
Master of Education with emphasis in School Leadership (LCU)
Teacher Certificataion
Texas: Secondary Instrumental Music, Principal Certficate, Superintendent Certificate
New Mexic: Principal Certificate, Superintendent Certificate
Member of:
Texas Music Educators Association
Texas Bandmasters Association
Association of Texas Small School Bands
ATSSB State Auditions Chair
Texas Music Adjudicators Association
Kappa Kappa Psi Honorary Band Fraternity
Association of Texas Professional Educators
Directior of Bands, Brownfield ISD
Director of Bands, Levelland ISD
Principal, Crownpoint High School, Crownpoint New Mexico
Executive Director of Performing and Visual Arts, Lubbock ISD
Associate Principal/Dean of Instruction, Lubbock High School
Assistant Principal, Lubbock High School
Director of Bands, Lubbock High School
Director of Bands, Dumas ISD
Associate Director of Bands, Marching Band Director, Director of Jazz , Plainview ISD
Director of Bands, Post ISD
Children:
Brittany Burks-Valdez; Pharm D
Taylor Luera, Licensed Cosmetologist
Pets:
Gracie – registered Yorkie-Poo
George – redcued Yorkie-Poo
Hobbies:
Travel
Gardening
Professional Beach Bum