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mrs. turnerLiz Turner, aka "Mama T", is in her 28th year of teaching young singers, 21st year of teaching choir, and her sixth year at Faubion. She earned her Bachelor of Music Education from Texas Christian University and herMaster of Education from the University of North Texas. She is a current member of Texas MusicEducators Association and Texas Choral Directors Association and serves Region 24 as the MS/JHSChair-Elect. A member of her church’s Praise Team, she enjoys singing in the choir where her husband of 21 years serves as the orchestra director. In her free time, you can find her reading the latest novel or swimming with her “boys”; husband Jeff, Director of Fine Arts Allen ISD; Danny, 12th grade violinist; and Jack 9th grade cellist.
Sponsorships: Fellowship of Christian Students Headshot courtesy of Elizabeth Allen.
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mr. hatcherJarrett Hatcher is in his second year of teaching, coming from Blalack Middle School in Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD. He graduated in the fall of 2019, earning his Bachelor of Music from Texas Tech University. Prior to teaching at Blalack, he taught at both Permian High School in Odessa and Evans Middle School in McKinney as a long-term substitute. Throughout his undergrad, he was selected as #9 in the nation for undergraduate choral conducting, chosen as 1 of 4 in Texas to sing in the 2017 ACDA National Collegiate Honor Choir, and was elected as the Texas Ambassador for SWACDA in 2018. Outside of teaching, you can find Mr. Hatcher at Trader Joe’s, Taco Bell, or Starbucks spending money he doesn’t really have. Mr. Hatcher is a current member of Texas Music Educators Association and Texas Choral Directors Association. He is very excited about starting this journey at Faubion with everyone this year!
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Jim Wilson has been an active member of the Dallas-Fort Worth music community for the last thirty years. He currently serves as the pianist at Christ United Methodist Church in Plano, Texas, and is the full-time accompanist for the Children's Chorus of Collin County and the choral programs at Faubion MS, Plano Senior HS, Frisco Centennial HS and several other schools. Jim has served as the pianist for nationally-recognized events and groups, including the 2018, 2019 and 2020 Texas All-State Choirs, the Dallas Chamber Choir, and the 2016-2019 Missouri State University Choral Institutes. He plays keyboards for the band Boomtown, performs with several local jazz and cover bands, and works nationally as a pianist with vocalists and instrumentalists.
Jim is a dedicated volunteer and child advocate with Compassion International, and actively works to support and advocate for our Latin American neighbors in need, both here and abroad. Jim received a BS degree from Texas Christian University and an MS degree from the University of Arizona and is a member of the Texas Music Educators Association.
Jim is a dedicated volunteer and child advocate with Compassion International, and actively works to support and advocate for our Latin American neighbors in need, both here and abroad. Jim received a BS degree from Texas Christian University and an MS degree from the University of Arizona and is a member of the Texas Music Educators Association.