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MARY COLLINS BAND SECRETARY

Mary Collins began her career at ECHS in 1993 and is currently celebrating her 31st year as a proud East Coweta Indian! During her first two years here, she worked as an assistant in the English Department and oversaw the operations of their three computer labs. But, in August of 1995 when the band needed a new secretary, she was assigned that position … and as they say, the rest is history! For the last 29 years, she has loved working with the band students, directors, staff, and the many dedicated band parents who have become friends along the way. In addition to her band work, Mrs. Collins is a clerk for the entire school. Some of her non-band responsi bilities include scheduling bus transportation for all non-athletic trips taken, programming the daily slideshows for the school’s tv monitors, and overseeing ECHS’s quarterly property inventory for the Coweta County School System. Originally from Stafford, Kansas, Mrs. Collins graduated from Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri, with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Social Science. When she’s not at school, Mrs. Collins stays busy with her own company, Welcome Storks. She and her husband, Clay, enjoy spending time with their two daughters, Kate Collins (ECHS 2012, UGA 2016, GSU College of Law 2021), Meg Yancey (ECHS 2009, UGA 2013), and their son-in-law, Jefferson Yancey. They are also the proud grandparents of three grandsons: Henry Yancey (age 3) and identical twins, Tate and Beau Yancey (age 1.) Their two dogs, George and Joe, and their granddog, Floyd, happily round out their family. CRYSTAL JOBE COLORGUARD INSTRUCTOR Crystal Jobe is currently in her 6th year of teaching Science at East Coweta. This is her third year as the col orguard instructor. Mrs. Jobe has been involved in the performing arts her entire life, beginning with 12 years of classical dance training when she was growing up. Mrs. Jobe was first chair clarinet in the EC band and did 5 seasons of colorguard. She was captain her senior year and graduated in 2005. Mrs. Jobe graduated from the University of West Georgia with a Bachelor of Science in Biology in 2011. She currently resides in Meriwether county with her husband Chris and two step sons, Gabriel and Liam. Before teaching, Mrs. Jobe spent several years as an emergency veterinary technician. She has 2 dogs (Andie and Titan) and 3 cats (Jaspurr, Stevie, and Luna). JAMES CHRISTIANSEN MARCHING BAND INSTRUCTOR James Christiansen is in his fifth year as band director at Lee Middle School and the Coweta County School System. Mr. Christiansen is a graduate of Georgia Southern University where he earned his Bachelor of Music degree. He also holds a Master of Music Education degree from Auburn University and an Education Specialist degree from Georgia Southwestern State University. Mr. Christiansen was a marching member of Magic of Orlando and the Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps. Mr. Christiansen is an active tubist in the Middle Georgia Area. He is a charter member of Wellston Winds, and is co-founder of Camp ExtravaBANDza! summer music camp. His bands have earned consistent superior ratings at their yearly performance evaluations. Mr. Christiansen is a member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, NAfME, and Georgia Music Educators Association where he has served as Honor Band Clinic Organizer, Band Chair and Vice District Chair for District Eleven. Mr. Christiansen and his wife, Donna, enjoy spending time with their dogs, traveling during the summer, and at tending Georgia Southern Football games in the fall. They are currently dreaming of their next travel adventure. waiting on final approvals