Dr. Mark Waymire
Director of Programming and Education
Dr. Mark Waymire is serving his fourth year as Director of Programming and Education for Spirit of Atlanta and is currently the Visiting Assistant Professor of Music Education at the University of Southern Mississippi. Prior to completing his doctoral degree in music education at The University of Mississippi, Dr. Waymire was Associate Director of Bands at Eastern Michigan University. His previous public school experience includes work in Louisiana and Texas. Under his leadership, the Seguin Band Program experienced marked growth, gaining national recognition and many local and state honors, including 15 appearances as a Bands of America Texas Regional finalist.
Dr. Waymire’s personal honors include six H.E.R.O. teaching awards, nine appointments to WHO’s WHO in American Education, and two presentations for the National President’s Award for Education Excellence. In 2006, Mark received Eastern Michigan University’s highest honor for his teaching rank, the Outstanding Lecturer Award.
Dr. Waymire has been involved in the pageantry arts for over 25 years, including visual and music design for WGI colorguards and indoor drumlines and serving on the instructional staff at the Madison Scouts, Phantom Regiment, and Glassmen.
