Directors

Jessicah Bordelon is the Director of Bands at Woodland Acres Middle School. Prior to being at Woodland Acres, Mrs. Bordelon was the Band Director at Lobit Middle School in Dickinson, Tx. While at Lobit Middle School, the Beginner Band received a "Superior" rating at the Gator Music Festival in Dickinson, TX. 

Mrs. Bordelon began her teaching career as the Assistant Band Director at Alvin Junior High School in Alvin, Tx in 2016. While there, her ensembles received "Superior" and "Excellent" ratings at UIL, and "Superior" ratings at the Gator Music Festival. In 2019, her ensemble was named 2C Non-Varsity "Best in Class" at the Gator Music Festival.

Mrs. Bordelon received her Bachelor of Music Education at the University of Houston and graduated in 2015. During her time in Houston, she studied flute under Melissa Suhr and benefited greatly from Marion West, John Benzer, David Bertman, and the rest of the UH music faculty. She participated in the Spirit of Houston Marching Band and served as the principal flute of the University of Houston Wind Ensemble and was a member of the Symphonic Winds, University Women’s Chorus, and Concert Women’s Chorus.

Her professional affiliations include Kappa Kappa Psi, Sigma Alpha Iota, Texas Bandmaster’s Association, and Texas Music Educator’s Association.

When outside the band hall, Mrs. Bordelon enjoys hanging out with her family and friends, baking, singing in her car, eating pizza, playing video games, and cuddling with her cat, Chopin.

Her greatest privilege and reward in teaching is to inspire students to make and appreciate music for the rest of their lives.

Email: jsbordelon@galenaparkisd.com

Classes: Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, Beginner Flute/Clarinet/Saxophone

Mrs. Harris is the Assistant Director of Bands at Woodland Acres Middle School. Prior to being at WAMS, Mrs. Harris was the Percussion Director at Cypress Springs High School in Cypress, TX. Mrs. Harris began her career in Lubbock, TX as the Assistant Band Director at Smylie Wilson Middle School.  

Mrs. Harris received her Bachelor and Master in Music Performance from Texas Tech University. While at TTU, she performed in the Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, Percussion Ensemble, Steel Band, Celtic Ensemble, Afro-Cuban Ensemble, and the Summer Jazz Band. She has studied with Alan Shinn, Dr. Lisa Rogers, Nancy Zeltsman, Keith Aleo, Dr. Sarah McKoin, and Dr. Eric Allen. 

Her responsibilities as Assistant Director of Bands will include teaching the beginner brass classes (Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba), leading the Symphonic Band, teaching the 7th & 8th grade percussion class, and co-teaching alongside Mrs.Bordelon in the Concert Band. 

Mrs. Harris is a native Houstonian growing up in Lake Jackson, TX. When not living in the band hall, she enjoys cooking/baking, playing video or board games, drinking lots of coffee, and taking naps. She has two dogs named Juno and Rayder, and two cats affectionately named "Kitty" and "Cat."

Mrs. Harris' professional affiliations includes the Texas Music Education Association, and the Texas Bandmasters Association.

Email: skharris@galenaparkisd.com

Classes: Symphonic Band, Jazz Band, Beginner Trombone/Euphonium/Tuba/Percussion

Tyler Bordelon is Associate Director of Bands at Galena Park High School. His responsibilities include assisting with all aspects of the program, conducting the Symphonic Winds, leading the top Jazz Band, assisting the Band of Gold Marching Band, and assisting with the Wind Ensemble, Concert Winds, and ensembles at Woodland Acres MS and Galena Park MS. 

Mr. Bordelon is a Cypress native who graduated from Cypress Falls High School.  He then graduated Cum Laude from Sam Houston State University in December 2017 with a degree in Music Education. During his time at Sam Houston, Tyler was very fortunate to be under the direction of wonderful music educators such as Dr. Matthew McInturf, Dr. Brian Gibbs, & Dr. John Lane.  

During his first years of teaching, Mr. Bordelon was the Assistant Director of Band & Percussion Director at Davis High School in Aldine ISD during the 2017 - 2019 school year. During this time, he and his ensembles received both  Excellent and Superior UIL ratings (First time in school history). Mr. Bordelon also helped the Symphonic Winds ensemble receive its first superior rating as well (First time in school history).   

He has marched two years of DCI (Drum Corps International). He marched with The Academy Drum & Bugle Corps in 2014, and aged out with The Madison Scouts Drum & Bugle Corps in 2015. During his years in college, Mr. Bordelon also received the First Prize for the USA in the Great Composers International Music Competition  in 2017 for "Best Chopin Performance".  

He has also written and arranged music for many different high schools in the state of Texas. He has also participated as a performer and educator for  TCGC (Texas Color Guard Circuit). 

Mr. Bordelon is proud to be a  Salyers Percussion & Encore Mallets Artist.

Email: tbordelon@galenaparkisd.com 

Classes: 7th/8th Grade Percussion

​Nat Durrington acts as the Brass Specialist at Galena Park High School. Durrington provides support in all facets of the program, including teaching the brass classes, conducting the Concert Winds, assisting with the Band of Gold Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Winds, and ensembles at Woodland Acres Middle School and Galena Park Middle School.

Durrington hails from Aledo, Texas and graduated from Aledo High School. Durrington studied music education at Texas State under the tutelage of their trumpet studio professor, Dr. Robert Cannon, and the Director of Bands, Dr. Caroline Beatty.  

Before being hired as the Brass Specialist at Galena Park High School, Durrington taught private lessons to more than 40 students across 4 schools, including Cobb Sixth Grade Campus, Cunningham Middle School, Woodland Acres Middle School, and Galena Park High School. 

Durrington has marched DCI (Drum Corps International) for one year. They marched with the Boston Crusaders in 2022, where the Crusaders’ show, Paradise Lost, earned second place at DCI finals. 

Email: ndurrington@galenaparkisd.com 

Classes: Beginner High Brass (Trumpet/French Horn)