Band & Orchestra Teacher Biography
Newhart Teachers & Music Staff
Music Teachers

Mr. Kent Klingbeil

krklingbeil@capousd.org

* Bachelor's Degree In Music Education & K - 12 Grade Music Credential from UCLA

* Master's Degree in Music Education from Univ. of Illinois

* Teacher at Calabasas High School from 1979-1982

* Teacher at Dana Hills High School from 1982-1987

* Teacher at Newhart M.S. 1988 - Current

* Manager of District Honor Groups (various years)

* Beginning Teacher Support Provider 2001-2002



Mrs. Valerie Petty

vapetty@capousd.org

* Bachelor's Degree in Music Education & a K -12 Grade Music Credential from USC - May 1997

*Master's Degree in Educational Leadership & an Administration Credential from CSUF - May 2010

* Teacher at Newhart M.S. 1997 - Current

* Student Teaching in Arcadia Unified S.D.

* Manager of District Honor Groups (various years)

* Technology Lead Teacher for CUSD

* Elective Department Chair 2005 - 2009

Student Teacher
Ms. Lionora Mercer - Vangaurd University
Music Staff
Mr. Christian Hernandez
After School Jazz Band Director
Mr. Michael Ellerby
Percussion Coach
Mr. Chris Clark
Low Brass Coach
Mrs. Kerri Arakawa Flute Coach
Cathy Alonzo Violin/Viola Coach
Ms. Chris Allen Bass Coach
Mr. Dan Morse Woodwind Coach
Ms. Erin Esses
Cello Coach