Hazelwood East Drum Corps Director and Music Technology Teacher 

• Bachelor of Music with a minor in church music from Missouri Baptist University-May 2005
• Vocal and Instrumental Music K-12 Primary and Secondary Certification
• St. Louis Community College-Forest Park
• Beaumont High School Graduate May 1982
• Teacher of the Year 2011
• Emerson Excellence In Teaching Award for the Years of 2011 and 2015
• Larimore Elementary Drum Line Director February 2008 to May 2016
• McCurdy Elementary Drum Line Director August 2016 to May 2017
• St.Louis R.O.C.C. Starz Drum Line Director June 2012 to October 2017

      Courses Taught Include

• Popular Music In American History
• RadioActive Music Technology
• Drum Corps 
• Blend Lab Music Technology  

       Email: jhooker@hazelwoodschools.org             Phone: (314)953-7373

"One who possesses a great depth of personal artistry, deeply loves music and the students and constantly teaches with fresh approaches will                                   foster excitement for learning in students."