Directors & Staff

From Left to Right: Valorie Mills, Aaron Mills, Matthew Chapman, Thomas Cassidy, Delaney Lawson 2025

Valorie Mills | Director of Bands | IVC High School

Education:

I graduated from Western Illinois University in 2002 with a bachelor’s degree in Music Education. I studied for my master’s degree at American Band College through Southern Oregon University in 2006-2007.

Experience:

I student taught in 2002 at Mossville and IVC schools. In 2004-2006 I taught K-5th grade general music, 5-12th grade bands, and 6-12th grade choir in LaMoille, IL. In 2006-2009 I taught 4-8th grade orchestra and 5-8th grade bands in the East Peoria school district. During the time I was not teaching in the public schools I became certified as a Kindermusik instructor, taught private lessons at home, and also had a studio at Kidder Music where I taught private lessons to flute and saxophone players of all ages. In 2016-2019 I taught K-5th grade general music, 5-8th grade bands, and 6-8th grade choir at Hollis Grade school in Bartonville while also assisting with the LCHS marching band program.

About Mrs. Mills:

My husband Aaron and I have lived in Chillicothe together since 2006. We have two boys Dylon and Logyn, a girl Jaydn, and I have a stepson Ajay. My time outside of school is spent with my family, outdoors as I love nature, playing sudoku, reading, and doing something crafty. We currently have two dogs named Pumpkin and Smith, two guinea pigs named Emma and Willow, four ducks, and eight chickens. I absolutely adore chickens! I love to have fun and make people laugh. I tell horrible dad jokes that I think are hilarious!

E-mail: vmills@ivcschools.com

Christopher Regiacorte | Director of Bands | Chillicothe Junior High (CEC)

E-mail: cregiacorte@ivcschools.com

Thomas Cassidy | Assistant Director of Bands | Mossville School

Education:

Bachelor of Music Education - Illinois Wesleyan University: 2018-2022

Experience:

Illinois Valley Central School District: 2022 - present

About Mr. Cassidy:

I am originally from Naperville, Illinois and attended Waubonsie Valley High School in Aurora, IL. I received my Bachelors in Music Education from Illinois Wesleyan University located in Bloomington, IL. I am also a member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia National Music Fraternity. After graduating from college, I began my teaching career at Mossville School in Chillicothe, IL as the 3-5 General Music teacher, and 5-8 Band Director. My favorite part of working in IVC District #321 is getting the opportunity to create positive experiences with the awesome students I get to work with every day!

Email: tcassidy@ivcschools.com