Staff

Craig Porter – Director of Bands at BWHS and BWMS/Asst. Choir Director at BWHS

Craig Porter has been the Director of Bands at Big Walnut since 2002.  Before teaching at Big Walnut, he was the Assistant Director of Bands at Philo High School for nine years.  Mr. Porter earned a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Bowling Green State University in 1993 and a Masters of Geography Education from Arizona State University in 2012.  He is active in the Ohio Music Education Association as a marching band, concert band and solo and ensemble adjudicator and has previously served at the OMEA District 10 President.

Joe House – BWHS Choir Director/Assistant Director of Bands

Joe House has served as Choir Director and Assistant Band Director at Big Walnut since 2024.  Before coming to Big Walnut, he was the Choir Director at River Valley High School.  Mr. House is not only an accomplished vocalist, he also has extensive experience with percussion and also plays the violin.  Mr. House has a Bachelor of Music from Otterbein University.

Meagan Daniel – Color Guard Instructor

Meagan is a graduate of Big Walnut High School and a color guard alum as well as a graduate of Otterbein University with a Bachelor of Arts degree.

 – Assistant Director of Bands

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Caylib Mason – Percussion Instructor

Caylib began as percussion instructor in the fall of 2024.  He is currently the Director of Technology at River Valley Local Schools.