KRISTA WALTER

Choral Director

Council Bluffs Community School District

08.2006 - Current

Southwest Iowa Choral Director of the Year 2024.
Council Bluffs Schools Vocal Music Department Chair 2014-present.
Southwest Iowa Choral District Chair 2018-2020, including coordination of all regional events.
Published in the ICDA Sounding Board.
Conducted 5th grade all city 2025 and 2022.
Developed and implemented effective rehearsal plans to ensure high-quality performances.
Organized and supervised choral tours and retreats.
Created and implemented middle school music curriculum over the course of several years.
Created and managed separate budgets for choral, drama and leadership programs.
Created promotional materials for choral performances and events.
Established and maintained effective communication with all stakeholders, including parents, students, administrators, and the community.
Supervised student teachers.
Planned, facilitated and performed various styles of concerts and different venues throughout the year.
Competed with 50-60 member show choir.
Prepared and had students selected for various honor choirs throughout the year.
Selected, planned (including choreography, set design, costumes, lighting, and sound) and performed a middle school musical annually, 2013-2025.
Identified students who are struggling with learning, emotional problems, or situations at home, and connected them to appropriate resources.
Developed and implemented management systems for administrative tasks.
Sponsors student leadership group 2010-present, including coordinating of various student led committees throughout the year designed to give students opportunities to put leadership skills into place.
Take 8th grade leadership students to a week long, overnight leadership camp annually.
Designed and implemented leadership curriculum with 6-8 grade leadership students.