“We have an organizational philosophy of approaching every day with a growth-based mindset”
Kevin Ford
Organizational Philosophy
Our Leadership
Magnet Director: Kevin Ford
2015 NAfME Band Director of the Year
2015 Florida Department of Education State Educator of the Year “Finalist”
2013-14 Pinellas County Educator of the Year
2014 Pinellas County Music Educators Association Secondary Music Educator of the Year
Director of Band: Christopher DeLeon
Mr. Christopher De Leon, Director
2015 Savannah Swing Central, Savannah, GA, Top 3 Finish
2015 Berklee High School of Jazz Festival, Boston, MA, 1st Place L-2 Division
2014 ACE Conference Presenter
2013 Savannah Swing Central, Savannah, GA, Top 3 Finish
Percussion Director: Todd Leighton
Mr. Todd Leighton, Director
2011 National Band Association Certificate of Merit for Marching Excellence
2004, 2007, 2008, and 2009 Principal’s Award, Lake Howell High School
2004, Disney Teacher Hand Award Nominee
2004 and 2007, Orlando Sentinel Teacher of the Week
2000 – 2009, Silver Scholar, Lake Howell High School
2002 – Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers
2003 – Guest Conductor, Tangerine Bowl
Colorguard Director: Jeannine Ford
Mrs. Jeannine Ford, Director of Color Guard
2016 WGI Scholastic World Champions
2014 WGI Scholastic World Champions
2010 WGI Scholastic Open Silver Medalists
Dance Director: Jason Herrington
Mr. Jason Herrington, Director of Dance at Tarpon Springs High School and Middle School