CHORAL STAFF
Centerville Elementary Schools
CLINE
Bill Burns
bill.burns@centerville.k12.oh.us
The Cline “Cougar” Chorus is under the direction of Mr. Bill Burns. Bill has been teaching at Cline Elementary since 2007 and is enjoying his 20th year in music education.
Bill was a nominee for the 2018 Excellence in Education award by his colleagues at Cline. He holds degrees from the University of Dayton (Music Education) and the Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (Saxophone Performance). He is past-president of the Jazz Education Connection of Ohio and has presented numerous conventions for the Ohio Music Education Association and the Jazz Education Network.
In addition to directing the Cline Chorus, Bill enjoys teaching classroom guitar, ukulele, and composing original songs for the Cline community.
Bill Burns
bill.burns@centerville.k12.oh.us
The Cline “Cougar” Chorus is under the direction of Mr. Bill Burns. Bill has been teaching at Cline Elementary since 2007 and is enjoying his 20th year in music education.
Bill was a nominee for the 2018 Excellence in Education award by his colleagues at Cline. He holds degrees from the University of Dayton (Music Education) and the Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (Saxophone Performance). He is past-president of the Jazz Education Connection of Ohio and has presented numerous conventions for the Ohio Music Education Association and the Jazz Education Network.
In addition to directing the Cline Chorus, Bill enjoys teaching classroom guitar, ukulele, and composing original songs for the Cline community.
WELLER
Debbie Whitlock
debbie.whitlock@centerville.k12.oh.us
Debbie Whitlock teaches music and choir at Weller Elementary School, and has taught in Centerville since 2003. Debbie holds a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from Cedarville University and a Master’s degree in Music Education from the University of Dayton.
Her 4th and 5th grade chorus at Weller, the Elktones, have performed the Star-Spangled Banner for both the Wright State basketball program and the Dayton Dragons. Debbie has a passion for choral music and has served as chair of the OMEA District XII Elementary Honor Choir for three years.
In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and three daughters and serving in music ministry at her church.
Debbie Whitlock
debbie.whitlock@centerville.k12.oh.us
Debbie Whitlock teaches music and choir at Weller Elementary School, and has taught in Centerville since 2003. Debbie holds a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from Cedarville University and a Master’s degree in Music Education from the University of Dayton.
Her 4th and 5th grade chorus at Weller, the Elktones, have performed the Star-Spangled Banner for both the Wright State basketball program and the Dayton Dragons. Debbie has a passion for choral music and has served as chair of the OMEA District XII Elementary Honor Choir for three years.
In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and three daughters and serving in music ministry at her church.