Kiley Coyne has been the Director of Bands at Washington High School in Sioux Falls, SD since 2017. Previously, she was the Director of Bands and Elementary General Music/Instrumental teacher (K-12) in the Parker School District. ​

At Washington, Mrs. Coyne is responsible for the education and performance preparation of the Warrior Marching Band, Symphonic Band, Varsity Band, Pep Band, Jazz II, and the Warrior Mariachi Band. Mrs. Coyne is also highly involved in Concert Band and Jazz I. She holds a Masters of Music degree in Instrumental Conducting from the University of South Dakota and also earned her Bachelor's of Fine Arts Degree from the University of South Dakota with a major in music education. Her principal mentors included Dr. Jonathan Alvis, Dr. Holdhusen, and Dr. Rolf Olson.

Chris Jacobson directs Stage Lights and Vocal Jazz II as well as co-teaches Warrior Chorus and Freshmen Chorus with Mr. Spencer. Currently, he is the acting Vocal Jazz Repertoire and Standards Chair for the South Dakota American Choral Directors Association.

In the past, his jazz ensembles have been selected to sing at state music conferences. In 2019, he was honored to receive the Overture Award from SD-ACDA, which recognizes an outstanding choral director in their first five years of teaching.

He received his Bachelor’s of Music Education from South Dakota State University. He is very excited to be in Sioux Falls and to be a part of the Washington High School team.

Hello! The Washington High School Orchestra is excited that you are here. My name is Karla Chiarello and I have been the orchestra director at WHS for more then 20 years. I am a Sioux Falls native. I have my undergraduate from Augustana University and my masters in Music Education from Northern State University. I am also certified to teach Computer Science and carry an endorsement for teaching English Language Learners and have been known to teach in those areas as well. When I am not teaching orchestra at Washington High School you can find me playing as a regular member of the South Dakota Symphony double bass section where I have played for over 25 years.

I was once told that a career in music is for those whose soul will not let them do anything else. I guess that is why I do what I do.

Hello, my name is Michael Haddican, and I have been involved with the Washington High School Theater Department. During this time, I've served as the Technical Director and Artistic Director of Theater. The reason I direct theater is for the dreamers and the schemers of the world who want to find creativity in the everyday. I want to assist students in creating a space at Washington High School where they can express themselves that creates a sense of belonging, independence, mastery, and generosity.

Hello! My name is Matt Schuldt and I am the Photography and Graphic Design teacher at Washington High School. I have taught for over 20 years in the Sioux Falls School District. I am the Department Chair for the Fine Arts program as well as the Gallery Director for WHS.

I received my undergraduate degree from Augustana University, and furthered my graduate studies at Southwest Minnesota State University. The reason I got into teaching was the fact that I have the ability to help students learn and appreciate art. I love the interaction of high school students and how they can come up with awesome ideas in an art setting.

In my classroom, I want students to feel safe when discussing ideas and presenting their artwork to their peers. "Go Warriors"