About The Teacher

NAME: Craig Phipps

SCHOOL: Calhan

CLASS: 5th - 12th Grade Band

SCHOOL PHONE: 719-347-2766


About The Teacher

Mr. Phipps graduated from the University of Northern Iowa in 1982. He worked 
24 years for United Airlines and jumped at the chance to become the new 
Director of Bands for Calhan Schools in 2008. He has lived in Peyton since 
1997 and raised his family there.

Mr. Phipps is currently enrolled in TIRP (teacher in residence program) 
through Pikes Peak BOCES and UCCS. Upon completion of the program he should 
have a Masters Degree in Education with an emphasis in Music. 

He currently resides with his wife of 27 years, Tammy, and his dog, Oy. His 
two children, Adam and Andrea, attend college in St. Paul, Minnesota. 

Mission For The Class

To instill the love of music into the Calhan students by teaching music 
theory, music history, and performance techniques. Then, to let those 
students excite the community with our performance and style.