Directors Contact info and class assignments:
Trumpet, French horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Bassoon:
Pete Jodal
Director, Davis Intermediate
972-429-3338
Clarinet:
Lisa Fitts
Director, McMillan Jr. High School
Flute, Saxophone, Oboe:
John Denis
Assistant Director, McMillan Jr. High School
Percussion:
Russell Ratterree
Russell.Ratterree@wylieisd.net
Wylie Percussion Coordinator/Director
Pete Jodal's Bio:
Mr. Jodal is now on his 5th year of teaching, all of which have taken place at Davis Intermediate School. He was born and raised in Plano , Texas where he attended Plano Senior High School . Mr. Jodal received his Associate Degree from Collin County Community College in 2000 and his Bachelor of Music Education Degree from University of North Texas in 2004.
Throughout his education at the University of North Texas , he was a section leader of the “Green Brigade” marching band. Mr. Jodal was also a member of the great Jazz program at UNT where he played lead trombone in the four O’clock Lab Band. During his student teaching, he was placed at Robinson Middle School where he worked with established band directors Shelley VanDoren, Kimberly Hernandez, and Lynn Jackson. He also student taught at Plano West Senior High School under the direction of James Hannah, and assisted by Art Ruangtip.
Upon graduation Mr. Jodal accepted a permanent substitute position for the Wilson Middle School band. He led sectionals as well as the beginner band classes for: Bassoon, Oboe, French Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, and Tuba. After that position was expired he taught as a permanent substitute at Renner Middle School in Plano .
Mr. Jodal has played with the CCCC jazz band at the Montreaux Jazz festival in Switzerland and on a three day Carnival Cruise. He loves to sing and play trombone with the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church. Mr. Jodal also is the lead male vocalist in his Praise and Worship band named RAYN. RAYN his group plays at various Christian festival include a retreat at Sky Ranch every February for his church. Lastly, Mr. Jodal loves to play every sport, especially the greatest “ICE HOCKEY”. GO DALLAS STARS!
Teaching Assignment
- Sixth Grade Beginning Band Classes, Trumpet, Trombone, French Horn, Euphonium, Tuba, Oboe, and Bassoon.
- Fifth Grade Band Rotation Classes
Education Goals
I hope to provide my students with the true understanding of how to make, understand, and enjoy music. Life lessons and responsibility are priorities in the classroom as well!!