Thomas Macias began his teaching career in 2016 and joined the RTMS team in 2023. Prior to Thornton, Mr. Macias taught at Creekside Intermediate in Clear Creek ISD and Deepwater Junior High in Deer Park ISD.

During his time at Ronald Thornton Middle School, the band has experienced tremendous success, including consistent UIL superior ratings and advancing to the Area round of the Texas Honor Band Competition, placing 6th overall.

While at Creekside, his bands have earned consistent Superior Ratings at UIL Concert and Sight Reading contests.  In 2022, Mr. Macias’ students were selected as a Music Showcase Ensemble at the prestigious Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) Annual Clinic and Convention - an honor recognizing them as one of the finest in the state. 

In 2021-2022, Mr. Macias was selected as the Creekside Intermediate Teacher of the Year. 

Mr. Macias is a 2016 magna cum laude Graduate from the University of Houston (Go Coogs!) where he studied Trombone and Music Education. In 2021, he earned his Masters Degree in Band Studies from Sam Houston State University. 

During the summers, Mr. Macias enjoys working at several band camps - such as the University of Houston Cougar Band Camp and Texas Low Brass Academy.