Joel Pagan
Associate Band Director

Joel Pagan attended Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, NC where he received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Music Education. At WCU he was a member of the concert band, wind ensemble, jazz band, trumpet ensemble, concert choir and early music vocal ensemble. Mr. Pagan served as an assistant conductor to the WCU Trumpet Ensemble and as a staff coordinator for the WCU Pride of the Mountains Marching Band. Joel Pagan received his Master of Music Education Degree from the Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida. He previously was the director of bands at LaBelle High School in LaBelle, FL and Ida S. Baker High School in Cape Coral, FL. Mr. Pagan holds professional memberships in the Music Educators National Conference, Florida Music Educators Association, Florida Bandmasters Association, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity of America, and Pi Kappa Lambda National Music Honor Society. He also served as the District 18 Chairman for the Florida Bandmasters Association.

Jessica Keaton

Mrs. Jessica Keaton has resided in the Sebastian area for 28 years. She has been involved in gymnastics, dance, aerobics, Arial Antics, and color guard for over 27 years. Her experiences with these varieties of skills allow our color guard to be very versatile in their technique.

Mrs. Keaton attended Vero Beach High School and received her B.A. degree from Florida Atlantic University. She recently received her Masters degree in Educational Leadership from Florida Atlantic University. She has been the color guard instructor at Sebastian River High for twelve years. Mrs. Keaton is also the Team Leader for the B.E.S.T. Academy where she enjoys teaching American Government, American History and World History.

Mrs. Keaton is also the proud mother of 5 year old Kameron, 2 year old Karissa and 5 month old Kalena and has been married to her very supportive husband Ken for seven years.

She is ecstatic about the upcoming events and is anticipating a successful year with the color guard. In addition, she would like to emphasize her gratitude to our community for the fabulous support and enthusiasm they provide for our Fine Arts Programs and our school.

Emily Allen

Emily Allen has been a Marching Instructor for the Sebastian River High School Marching Band for the past 6 years. Mrs. Allen received her bachelor's degree in Psychology from Florida State University. While at FSU she was a clarinet player in the Marching Chiefs for 4 years and served as a row leader and drill assistant. Mrs. Allen has her teaching certification in Pre-K/Primary Education and taught Pre-K at Sebastian Elementary for 5 years.