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Director of Bands
Mrs. Bonitz loves being part of the Rocket Family!! Currently in her eighteenth year of teaching, Mrs. Bonitz conducts the High School Rockets Marching Band, Concert Band, Pep Band, and Jazz Band. In addition, she instructs the 6th Grade Band, 7th Grade General Music, and instructs the Henry Defer Intermediate Beginning Band.
In addition to her teaching responsibilities, Mrs. Bonitz served as the Ohio Music Educator Association Board of Trustees Secretary from 2023-2025, works as an OMEA Adjudicator providing feedback to students at regular OMEA events, and now serves on the Ohio Music Education Association Board of Trustees as Editor of the Triad.
Prior to her work at Streetsboro, Mrs. Bonitz was the Director of Bands and Choirs at Mogadore Local Schools. Mrs. Bonitz received her Bachelor of Education in Music from The University of Akron and her Master of Music Education from Boston University. She resides in Cuyahoga Falls with her husband, Ryan, who is the Director of Bands in the Twinsburg City School District, and her 4+ year old daughter, Mina.
Middle School Band and Assistant Director of Bands
Ms. Spinner is beginning her 1st year here in the Streetsboro City School District and is so excited! She directs the 8th Grade Band and SMS Jazz Band, co-teaches the 6th and 7th Grade Bands, and is the Assistant Director for the High School Program.
Before becoming a Streetsboro Rocket, Ms. Spinner was the interim Middle School director at Rocky River Middle School. She spent time teaching general music at Sam Salem CLC and did course work at Revere Local Schools.
Ms. Spinner earned her Bachelor of Music Education from The University of Akron. While at school, she was an involved trumpet player, became a proud member of the Kappa Kappa Psi Service Fraternity, and taught music lessons locally.
Currently, Ms. Spinner plays for the Cleveland Women's Orchestra as a trumpet player, is an involved alumna of Cuyahoga Falls High School, and loves to water color in her free time.
Marching Band Staff
Allison Perry
Allison Perry
Percussion Instructor
Allison is a graduate of Midview High School and is a current student at Kent State University studying music education. She is a drumline enthusiast and has worked with schools including St. Edward High School and Avon Lake High School in the past.
Emma Olee
Emma Olee
Auxiliary Instructor
Emma is excited to be part of the SHS staff again! She marched for four years with Medina High School and continued with her Auxiliary skills as a student at Ashland University. She previously coached the SHS Auxiliary during the 2019 and 2020 seasons. Outside of the marching world, Emma works full-time as a clinicial mental health counselor. She's married to her husband, Nathan, who is a social studies teacher in Akron. In her free time, Emma enjoys traveling, going to concerts, and spoiling her three cats.
Morgan Pakosz
Morgan Pakosz
Brass Instructor
Morgan is a graduate of Midview High School, and is a student at the University of Akron studying music education. She is primarily a trumpet player, but has been able to branch out and work with the entire brass family for years. She has worked with private students on multiple brass instruments, as well as small groups at different schools.
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