Mrs. Nichelle Wolfe
Grant County Middle School
Director
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Nikki grew up in Grant County and was an active member of the music programs (clarinet) that Grant County had to offer. After graduating from Grant County High School she earned a full scholarship to the University of Louisville to begin a Bachelor's degree in Music Education. While at UofL she was principal chair of the symphonic band, a member in the wind ensemble, and section leader and uniform crew manager for the Cardinal Marching Band. One of her favorite memories while being at UofL was traveling to San Jose, California for an international band conference. In 2017 Nichelle graduated with a bachelor's degree in Music Education and continued her studies at UofL to receive her Master's degree in May, 2018. She is looking forward to giving back to the educational community that molded her into the person, musician, and teacher she is today!
Mr. Jayson Smith
Director of Percussion
Jayson Smith is a graduate of the University of the Cumberlands with a Bachelors degree in Music Education and a Masters degree in Educational Leadership. A Grant County High School 2011 graduate, he now teaches music at Sherman Elementary in Dry Ridge, KY. Mr. Smith has worked with other band programs including: Ryle High school, Beechwood High School, Williamstown High School, and Corbin High School; as well as the World Class WGI Legacy Indoor Percussion Group. While in college, Jayson performed with intercollegiate ensembles, performed in the WGI 2012 world finals with Tates Creek Indoor Ensemble and has performed with the Southern Stars Symphonic Brass Band in Crossville, TN. He joined the Grant County Band programs as our Percussion Director in 2018.
Mrs. Bethany Holland Pasley​
Color Guard Director
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Bethany Holland Pasley grew up in Winchester, KY and was part of the George Rogers Clark Marching Band and Winter Guard programs from 2009-2015. After graduating from GRC, she went on to march with the Colts Drum and Bugle Corps, a member of Drum Corp International, in 2015. She continued on as a member of Lexis Winter Guard in 2016 and 2017. Mrs. Holland Pasley has directed students within in the Northern Kentucky/Cincinnati area since 2015 including Ryle, East Central, Colerain and Dixie Heights. She is excited to be a part of the Grant County program and help with the continuation of growth and success of the Grant County Color Guard and Winter Guard.