I have been teaching since 2008 in Alief Independent School District. I taught at Petrosky Elementary for 3 years and the rest I have been teaching at Owens Intermediate. I am fortunate and blessed to be teaching what I love ... Music! I am a wife, mom, and Nana! Our life is centered around church and family. I love spending time with family; I love music; I love baking pies; I love to read; I love watching movies; and I love chocolate! My favorite places to vacation are Mexico and Florida. I love all things Disney!

Email Darlene Gamiochipi

Degrees and Certifications:

• Bachelor of Arts in Music and Spanish, and Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Houston Baptist University

Teaching Orchestra is my Superpower. My students are my motivation for teaching for the past 35 years.  I love teaching beginning students how to play the violin, viola, cello and bass. And then watch their talent mature through high school and then college.  My students perform 2 major concerts a year and compete in many local festivals. I have a Bachelors of Instrumental Music from the University of New Orleans.

Email Mary Lou Walker Kellis

Degrees and Certifications:

• Bachelors of Instrumental Music from the University of New Orleans.