Cynthia Resendez earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from Lamar University.

In Fall 2019, she began her career at Coldspring-Oakhurst High School and Lincoln Junior High in Coldspring-Oakhurst ISD teaching the 6th grade Woodwinds classes and Concert Band. In 2021, she transferred to Cleveland Middle School as an Assistant Director working with the CMS Cadet Band and teaching beginner classes along with HS marching band. As of 2022, she became the Head Band Director at Cleveland Middle School.

Her professional affiliations include Texas Music Educators Association, Texas Bandmasters Association, and Tau Beta Sigma.

Ms. Resendez is excited to begin his 5th year of teaching. She currently performs as a member of the Southeast Texas Winds & Percussion. She enjoys reading, crocheting, running and playing with her dogs Phoebe and Luna.  

Nicholas Quintana earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from Lamar University.

In Fall 2019, he began his career at Ulrich Intermediate in Klein ISD, where he taught beginner flute, clarinet, low brass, percussion, and the Concert Band. In 2021, he transferred to Foster Middle School in Longview ISD, where he taught beginner clarinet, low brass, percussion, and assisted with the bands. In 2022, he transferred again to Cleveland High School as an assistant director where he assisted with the marching band, and some classes at Cleveland Middle School. As of late 2022, he became an Assistant Band Director at Cleveland Middle School.

His professional affiliations include Texas Music Educators Association, Texas Bandmasters Association, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, and Kappa Kappa Psi.

Mr. Quintana is excited to begin his 5th year of teaching. He currently performs as a member of the Southeast Texas Winds & Percussion. He enjoys gaming, road trips, being with friends, and fitness.

Alexander Langston earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from Lamar University.

In Fall 2018, he began his career at DeQueen Elementary in Port Arthur ISD. He taught 5th grade beginner classes and assisted at Lincoln Middle School. In Fall 2022, he began working at Cleveland Middle School as an Assistant Director working with the CMS Concert Band and teaching beginner classes. 

His professional affiliations include Texas Music Educators Association, Texas Bandmasters Association, Kappa Kappa Psi, and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia.

Mr. Langston is excited to begin his 6th year of teaching. He currently performs as a member of the Southeast Texas Winds & Percussion and the Southeast Texas Swing Band. Mr. Langston lives in Cleveland, Texas with his wonderful wife & colleague, Kendrea Langston, and their dogs Ella and Anya and their cats Luke and Kit.

Nicolas Hernandez earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from Lamar University and Master's in Music in Trumpet Performance at Texas A&M University- Kingsville.

In Spring 2023, his began his career at Cleveland Middle School as an Assistant Director working with the CMS Concert Winds Band and teaching beginner classes. 

His professional affiliations include Texas Music Educators Association, Texas Bandmasters Association, and Tau Beta Sigma.

Mr. Hernandez is excited to begin his 2nd year of teaching. He currently performs as a member of the Southeast Texas Winds & Percussion. In his free time, Mr. Hernandez enjoys spending time with friends and family, fitness, and traveling.