Mrs. Tiffany Lisko is in her 18th year of teaching and her 16th year as the Director of Bands at Dowell Middle School in McKinney ISD, where she teaches the beginner woodwind classes, the Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, and assists with the Symphonic Band. Mrs. Lisko currently serves on the leadership team at Dowell MS as the Fine Arts and Electives Team Lead. 

Ms. Loren Taylor is the Director of Bands at Reynolds Middle School.  Ms. Taylor’s courses include beginning flute, oboe, bassoon, and clarinet, as well as Symphonic Winds.

Bands under her direction consistently earn Sweepstakes Awards at UIL C&SR as well as superior ratings in area festivals and contests. 

Prior to joining the Reynolds Band team, Ms. Taylor served as Director of Bands at Highland Park Middle School in Dallas, TX.  During her tenure at HPMS, her students received consistent Sweepstakes Awards at UIL Concert and Sight-Reading contest and had high levels of individual success at region level, with close to 60 students earning spots in both the 2020 and 2021TMEA Region 20 Honor Bands.  Additionally, the bands under her direction earned the title of National Winner in Mark Of Excellence National Windband Honors in 2021 as well as Runner Up in Mark of Excellence National Windband Honors in 2022. 

Ms. Taylor is a graduate of the University of South Carolina, where she graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor Degree in Music with emphasis in instrumental education as well as a Flute Performance Certificate.  At USC, Ms. Taylor was a member of the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Winds, Campus Orchestra, and the Mighty Sound of the Southeast.  During her membership in the USC Wind Ensemble, Ms. Taylor had the unique opportunity to perform in a 10-day concert tour in China.  Additionally, she served as Chapter President and Recording Secretary for Sigma Alpha Iota.  

Beyond teaching, Ms. Taylor is also an active flute performer. Currently, Ms. Taylor serves as a flute section member in the McKinney Community Band.

Ms. Taylor's professional affiliations include Texas Bandmasters Association and Texas Bandmasters Association.

Ms. Heather Becker is in her 12th year as the Director of Bands at Hudson Middle School. Mrs. Becker has consistently led the Wind Symphony to sweepstakes ratings at the UIL Concert & Sightreading Evaluation and has seen the entire program grow by 150%.  In 2019, she led the Symphonic Band to their first ever sweepstakes rating at the UIL Concert & Sightreading Evaluation.  They are the first Sub Non-Varsity band to earn this award in Garland ISD band history. Her bands at Hudson have received superior ratings and best in class awards at festivals in the DFW area.  She is proud to have performed with the Wind Symphony Percussion Ensemble at the Music for All National Festival in Indianapolis in 2025 and to have led the Wind Ensemble to their first appearance at the area level of the TMEA Honor Band competition in 2025.

Mrs. Samantha Humphreys is the drector of bands at Mattei Middle School in Princeton ISD.