• Ridgeland Band

    jwallace@madison-schools.com  

     
    Hello, everyone! I am excited to start my lucky number 14th year of teaching band and 8th year with the Madison County School District! If I can be of assistance to you, please do not hesitate to contact me. 
     
    I am originally from Corinth, MS. My husband, Justin, is a band director at Madison Middle School, and togerther we have one beautiful daughter, Audrey. In my spare time I enjoy cooking, reading, spending time with family and friends, and hanging out with our amazing border collie, Annie. 

    Education:

    • AA - Northeast Mississippi Community College
    • BME - Mississippi State University
    • MME - University of Southern Mississippi

    Teaching Experience:

    • Philadelphia High School (2008-2010)
    • Enterprise High School (2010-2014)
    • Old Town Middle School (2014-2015)
    • Ridgeland High School (2015-present)

    Professional Affiliations:

    • Mississippi Bandmasters Association
    • Phi Beta Mu
    • American School Band Directors Association
    • National Band Association
    • East Central Mississippi Band Directors Association (Past President)
    • Mississippi Women's Band Director Association (Past President) 

    2020-2021 Class Schedule

    • 1st Block - Concert Band I (Symphonic Band) - RHS
    • 2nd Block - Assist with HS Percussion - RHS
    • 3rd Block - 7th Grade Woodwinds - OTMS
    • 4th Block - Assist with 7th Grade Brass & Percussion - OTMS
    • 5th Block - Assist with Concert Band II (Concert Band) - RHS
    • 6th Block - Planning - RHS
    • 7th Block - 6th Grade Flutes - OTMS
    • 8th Block - Assist with 8th Grade Band - OTMS