Bollinger is in their 18th year teaching Orchestra at Calhoun Middle School. Bollinger grew up in Kansas City, Missouri and started playing the Double Bass in 5th grade. This year Bollinger will have been playing Bass for 30 years and continues to play, primarily in musical theatre productions around the DFW Metroplex. Bollinger holds a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education from the University of North Texas. Bollinger likes running, camping, hiking, woodworking, spoon carving and being with their family.