Jacob Gray is entering his 4th year of teaching band at Lively Middle School. Before coming to Lively, Mr. Gray taught elementary music in the Austin area.

Mr. Gray holds a Bachelor's degree in Music from the University of Texas at Austin (Hook 'em).  He obtained his Post-Bacc Teaching Certification from Texas State. 

More recently, Mr. Gray enrolled in a Master's Degree in Band Studies from Sam Houston State University. 

Mr. Gray enjoys puzzles, gaming, reading, coffeeshops, swimming, and watching detective shows.