Dr. Paul Sikes Named GCISD Director of Fine Arts
Dr. Paul Sikes has been named the new Grapevine-Colleyville ISD Director of Fine Arts. Trustees approved the appointment during the May 12 special board meeting.
“I have a strong belief in the fine arts and their ability to inspire, enrich and transform lives,” Sikes said. “For those reasons, it is important that all kids have access to high-quality fine arts programs. I am very excited to be in a District that is supportive of that idea, and I can’t wait to work with the teachers, students, parents and the whole GCISD community to make that vision a reality.”
Sikes comes to GCISD with more than 25 years of experience in fine arts and music education. Since 2016 he has served as Associate Professor of Music and Director of Instrumental Studies and Music Education at Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth. During his nearly five years at Texas Wesleyan, Sikes has also spent time as the Orchestra Specialist for Fort Worth ISD.
Prior to his time in Fort Worth, Sikes spent 10 years as Director of Orchestras and Associate Director of Bands at Texas A&M University. He has also served as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Houston and as a Graduate Assistant at Baylor University.
In addition to his experiences in higher education, Sikes has also taught all levels of public school band and orchestra. He has served as Director of Bands and Director of Orchestra during his career and has worked in Katy ISD, Midland ISD and Lubbock ISD. Sikes has also sung in and directed community and church choirs for 15 years.
Sikes earned his Bachelor of Music Education from Texas Tech University in 1994, his Master of Music Performance in Conducting from Baylor University in 2001, and his Doctor of Musical Arts, Music Education with a minor in Conducting from the University of Houston in 2010.