Mr. Phi is entering his 3rd year at Elkins and his 4th year of teaching. Prior to coming to Fort Bend ISD, he taught in Leander ISD.

Mr. Phi is a graduate of Texas State University, where he received his Bachelor of Music in Music Studies (Music Education). He studied flute with Dr. Adah Toland Jones, and voice with Professor Myra Vassian. During his time at Texas State, he performed in various ensembles, including Principal Flute in the Wind Symphony, Principal Flute in the Symphony Orchestra, Drum Major and Piccolo Section Leader in the Bobcat Marching Band, the Flute Choir, and the Morris Nelms Jazz Combo. He also served as the President of the Theta Alpha chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi, the National Honorary Band Fraternity, and performed as Principal Flute in the 2019 National Intercollegiate Band.

Mr. Phi completed his student teaching in Leander ISD at Vista Ridge High School with Mr. Bryan Christian. During his student teaching, he earned the TMEA Student Teaching Scholarship and the TMEA Collegiate Music Educator Award. Other previous teaching engagements include serving as a marching technician at Vista Ridge High School, Klein Forest High School, and Alief Elsik High School-- his alma mater. 

Mr. Phi's professional affiliations include the Houston Flute Club, Pi Kappa Lambda, Kappa Kappa Psi, Young Band Directors of Texas, Texas Bandmasters Association, and the Texas Music Educators Association. He currently serves as the President of the Young Band Directors of Texas.

In his free time, he enjoys playing video games, watching TV, traveling, and spending time with his friends and family.

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