Jordan White currently serves as the Director of Bands for the Monett R-1 School District and is in his 14th year of teaching. He is in his fourth year leading the Monett High School Cub Pride Band, where he continues to build a strong tradition of musical excellence and student growth.

Mr. White was born in Ft. Sill, Oklahoma, while his father was stationed there with the U.S. military. Following his father's transition out of military service, the family settled in Lockwood, Missouri. Mr. White attended Immanuel Lutheran School and later graduated from Lockwood High School.
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He earned his Bachelor of Music Education degree with an emphasis in Instrumental Music from Pittsburg State University in 2010. During his time at PSU, he held leadership positions in University Housing as both a Resident Assistant and Assistant Residence Hall Director. Mr. White completed his student teaching at Carl Junction R-1 Schools and went on to earn his Master of Music in Wind Conducting from Pittsburg State in the spring of 2012.

​Mr. White began his teaching career as the Assistant Band Director at Seneca High School in Seneca, Missouri, where he spent four years helping to develop a thriving music program. He then served as the Director of Bulldog Bands at El Dorado Springs R-2 Schools, where he grew the band program from 51 to over 100 students. Under his leadership, the high school band earned four consecutive MSHSAA State Large Group Superior Ratings (2017, 2018, 2019, and 2021) and numerous student accolades at both the district and state levels.

​Mr. White is an active member of the National Association for Music Education, Missouri Bandmasters Association, Missouri Music Educators Association, Southwest Missouri Music Educators Association, and the Association of American Educators.
Outside the classroom, Mr. White enjoys performing with his brass quintet, The Banana 5; spending time outdoors with his horse, Tank; hanging out with his dog, Weston; and making memories with his family and nephews.

​Ms. Wilson is entering her 5th year of teaching; her second at Monett. Ms. Wilson is a 2015 graduate of Reeds Spring High School, Mo. Upon graduating high school Ms. Wilson attended Northwest Missouri State University, where she was an active member in the Symphonic band, Wind Symphony, Bearcat Marching Band, and Percussion Ensemble. 

Ms. Wilson graduated in May of 2021 with a Bachelors of Music Education and then moved closer to home to begin her teaching career at the Verona school district as the K-12 music teacher. She began working on her Masters of Music Education degree in Spring of 2023 and is slated to graduate in Spring of 2025.

In her free time Ms. Wilson enjoys reading, painting, and spending time at home. She is very excited for this new adventure at Monett!

Mr. Riggins is entering his first year of teaching and his first year at Monett. He is a 2021 graduate of Blue Springs South High School in Missouri. After graduation, he attended the University of Memphis in Tennessee, where he was actively involved in the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Graduate Saxophone Quartet, Undergraduate Saxophone Quartet, and the Mighty Sound of the South marching and pep bands.

Mr. Riggins graduated in May 2025 with a Bachelor of Music degree and returned closer to home to begin his teaching career in Monett.
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In his free time, Mr. Riggins enjoys outdoor activities, watching sports, and spending time with family. He is very eager to begin his career at Monett!