Ryan Gartner began teaching at Jenks Public Schools in 2012. His responsibilities include directing the high school Wind Symphony Band, teaching beginning woodwind classes, and assisting with the Trojan Pride Marching Band.
In 2009, Mr. Gartner received his Bachelor of Music Education from Oklahoma State University. While pursuing his undergraduate degree, Mr. Gartner was awarded the Bohumil Makovsky Outstanding Freshman award and was a Presser Scholar. In 2012, he received his Master of Music in Wind Conducting at Oklahoma State University while serving as a graduate assistant to the band department.
An avid supporter of chamber music, Mr. Gartner has performed and competed extensively in many venues in America and Japan. He also maintains an active teaching studio, where many of his students have made region, state, and university ensembles.
