Mrs. Harper is proud to serve as the Director of Bands and the Fine Arts Department Head at Otto Middle School. She is in her sixth year at Otto and served as the Assistant Band Director in her first year here. She teaches all Beginning Woodwind classes,  Beginning Percussion, conducts the Wind Ensemble, co-teaches Symphonic Band and Concert Band, and is the director of Otto Jazz. She has previously served as the Director of Bands at Webb Middle School in Garland ISD for four years. Prior to her appointment as Head Director at Webb, Mrs. Harper taught for seven years as the school's Assistant Band Director. Mrs. Harper also has experience teaching elementary music and enjoyed working with primary students at Northmoor Elementary in Moore, Oklahoma in 2009. Ensembles under her direction have earned multiple Sweepstakes awards at UIL contests.  

She is a 2008 graduate of The University of North Texas in Denton, TX and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education. During her time at North Texas, Mrs. Harper served as a Drill Technician and as a Coordinator for the Green Brigade Marching Band. Mrs. Harper performed with multiple ensembles at UNT, including the Concert Band under the direction of Nicholas Williams, the UNT Women's Chorus, and the UNT Flute Choir. Mrs. Harper studied flute with Debby Johnson. 

Raised by a composer father, she was immersed in music from a young age, witnessing professional musicians in the studio. This early exposure sparked her passion for making music an integral part of life. Mrs. Harper is a DFW native who loves attending live music performances, Starbucks Coffee, and spending time with her husband, her two boys, and her two tuxedo cats. 

Professional Affiliations: Texas Music Educators Association, Texas Bandmasters Association

Contact Me    jennifer.harper@pisd.edu

Mr. Killgo has been teaching since 2022, and teaches the Beginning Trumpet, French Horn, and Low Brass classes, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, and also assists with Wind Ensemble and Otto Jazz. His primary instrument is the trombone, and ensembles under his direction have consistently earned Superior and Sweepstakes ratings at UIL contests. Mr. Killgo is a proud graduate of Texas Tech University. While in Lubbock he was an active member of the Texas Tech Trombone Studio, TTU Symphonic Band, and Goin’ Band from Raiderland! Before graduating, he completed his student teaching in Lewisville ISD, and was a substitute in Plano ISD for a semester after graduation. While not teaching, he enjoys playing video games, listening to music, and being outdoors with friends!

Professional Affiliations: Texas Music Educators Association, Texas Bandmasters Association, Kappa Kappa Psi Alumni

Contact Me   philip.killgo@pisd.edu