Hello! My name is Anna Shiro, and I am thrilled to continue my teaching career at Pike as the Director of Orchestras! After beginning my journey here in 2024, I quickly fell in love with the Pike community and have enjoyed every opportunity to work alongside our incredible students and families.

I earned my Bachelor of Music and my EC-12 Music Teaching Certification from Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth, Texas. During my time in college, I taught private lessons and worked with Orchestra programs through sectionals before completing my student teaching in Arlington ISD at Arlington High School and Gunn Junior High where I taught students grades 5-12.

I was born and raised in Arlington, Texas, and now live in Grapevine with my husband, whom I married in October 2025, our two dogs, Darla and Charlie, and our cat Bynx-who definitely believes he's in charge of the household! Outside of school, I enjoy spending time at the lake, tackling creative DIY projects, exploring new places on motorcycle rides with my husband, and discovering new music to play on my violin. Nothing helps me recharge quite like being outdoors or enjoying a movie marathon with my family.

I believe every student has the ability to grow as a musician and as a person through the discipline, teamwork, and creativity that orchestra provides. My goal is to create a classroom where students feel challenged, supported, and excited to make music together while building skills and memories that will last far beyond middle school.

I look forward to getting to know each of my students and their families as we continue the proud traditions of the Pike Orchestra. Here's to another fantastic year!