Directors

Mike Park

Assistant Director of Percussion Studies

About Our Directors

ANA HINOJOSA-SANTI
Director OF BANDS

Ana Hinojosa-Santi is the current Director of Bands at Liberty High School.  Previously, she served as the Associate Director at MacArthur High School (2018-2020) and Director of Bands at MacArthur High School (2020-2024).  Mrs. Hinojosa has an extensive background in high school band and colorguard teaching in districts around the Rio Grande Valley and the DFW Area.  Originally from McAllen Texas, Mrs. Hinojosa received her Bachelor’s Degree from Texas A&M University-Kingsville where she studied flute with Dr. Diana Sipes. 

Previously, she served as Assistant Band director at Harlingen High School (1999-2003), La Joya High School (2005-2012), Edinburg High School (2012-2013), and Sherman High School (2013-2018).  During that time, her bands have participated in the UIL State Marching Contest and have been a Finalists in the Bands Of America Super Regional in San Antonio and Midland. Mrs. Hinojosa has taught Master Flute Classes at Texas State University and across the RGV/DFW area. She has had multiple All State flute students in her 24-year career.   

Mrs. Hinojosa lives in Frisco with her husband Alan, their dog Chewy, and cat Rocky.

CECILY YOAKAM
ASSOCIATE Director of Bands

Ms. Cecily Yoakam serves as the Assistant Director of Bands of Liberty High School. Her duties include directing the Symphonic Band as well as assisting all other ensembles.

Ms. Yoakam graduated from the University of North Texas where she studied Oboe with James Ryon and completed her student teaching practicum with Kathy Johnson at Argyle HS.

After graduating from UNT, Ms. Yoakam taught for two years in Buda, Texas. For the past two years, she has been the Educational and Advocacy Resources Coordinator for Music for All, Inc. in Indianapolis.

She was the Drum Major for the Union HS Band in Tulsa, OK; Drum Major for the University of North Texas Green Brigade; and Drum Major for the Blue Stars Drum and Bugle Corps. Ms. Yoakam served on the field staff for the Liberty High School Band in 2015 and 2016 and is extremely excited to join the family full-time.

Thomas Borgman
Director of Percussion Studies

Mr. Borgman comes to Liberty after serving as Associate Director of Bands and Director of Percussion at Memorial High School and Rider High School in Wichita Falls ISD for the last four years. In his tenure at WFISD, Mr. Borgman cultivated an extremely successful percussion program. He helped lead the marching band to Area Finals, earning high percussion awards, and saw numerous students placed in the All-State and All-Region Honor Bands. His Solo and Ensemble percussion groups saw consistent success and earned top remarks at the State Solo and Ensemble competition each year. In addition, Mr. Borgman successfully directed a massive percussion show each spring. Drawing inspiration from Blue Man Group and Stomp, this theatrical percussion performance was put on by the High School percussion section and was performed for members of the greater Wichita Falls area. He is eager to bring a unique experience like this to our community in Frisco. Prior to teaching in WFISD, Mr. Borgman was the percussion specialist and private lessons coordinator at Trinity Christian Academy in Addison, Texas. 

Mr. Borgman also oversaw all aspects of percussion studies for the beginners and 3 performing ensembles at McNiel Middle School. He consistently placed students in the All-District and All-Region concert percussion sections and earned superior ratings on all solos and ensembles. In addition to his band duties, he composes percussion ensemble literature and teaches private percussion and drum set lessons.

Mr. Borgman graduated from Oklahoma State University with a degree in music education and studied under Wayne Bovenschen and Howard Potter. While at OSU, he was a member of the Wind Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Jazz Orchestra, and the Cowboy Marching Band where he served as drum major his senior year. He was a finalist in the OSU Concerto Competition and performed as a featured soloist in the Oklahoma Percussive Arts Society annual convention. Mr. Borgman is excited about the opportunity to move to Frisco with his girlfriend Kathryn and their 4-year-old labrador retriever, Maya!

Mike Park
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PERCUSSION STUDIES

 Mr. Mike Park is an active percussionist/arranger/educator based in Dallas but has worked with programs across the country in New Jersey, Delaware, Ohio, Indiana and Texas. Originally from Bergen County, New Jersey, Mr. Park moved to Dallas in 2022 as a percussion director at Dallas ISD (2022 - 2024).  During his time as a percussion director he continued a tradition of excellence with the Woodrow Wilson High School and JL Long Middle School percussionists, earning superior ratings at UIL and Solo/Ensemble.  Most recently, Mr. Park served as a private lesson and drumline instructor for Forney High School and Lakeview Centennial High School (2024 - 2025) with both bands qualifying at their respective division's State Marching Band Competition.

Mr. Park graduated from the University of Delaware with a bachelor's degree in music education and studied under Jim Ancona, Harvey Price and Orlando Cotto.  While at UD he was a member of the Percussion Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, Latin Percussion Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, and the Fightin' Blue Hen Marching Band.  He was also a winner of the UD Wind Ensemble's Concerto Competition in 2020, toured Spain with the UD wind ensemble and has performed as a part of the drumline for former president Joe Biden's inauguration parade.  

Mr. Park also holds his master's degree in music performance from Miami University where he studied under the direction of Michael LaMattina, Patrick Schleker and Chris Tanner.  During this time he served as the graduate assistant of athletic bands and got the opportunity to work with the Red Hawk Marching Band and co-direct the pep band for basketball and hockey games.  He was also a part of the university's percussion ensemble, wind ensemble, symphony orchestra and jazz band.  

As a performer, Mr. Park has worked with the Richmond Jazz Orchestra as their drummer for multiple seasons, won first prize in the 2020 Virtuoso International Music Competition and the 2020 Manhattan International Music Competition, earning a performance at Carnegie Hall for his performance on marimba/loopstation. (Cancelled due to COVID-19). In addition, Mr. Park has marched three seasons of Drum Corps International as a tenor drummer with Pioneer (2016), Spartans (2017), and Cadets 2 (2018).  He currently performs with the Dallas Cowboys Rhythm and Blue Drumline and is coming up on his third year with the team.  

Mr. Park resides in Dallas with his cat Maycie and is excited to bring his expertise and love of music to the Liberty High School Band!

Scott Mills
Director of Guards

Mr. Scott Mills, originally from St. Louis, Missouri, serves as the Color Guard director for Liberty High School. Scott has worked with various ensembles throughout Missouri, Virginia, North Carolina, and Texas. Some of these schools included Parkview High School, Deep Run High School, Cleveland High School, Marcus High School, Allen High School, Pattonville High School, and Green Hope High School.

Mr. Mills graduated from Pattonville High School, where he was an active member in the marching, concert, and jazz bands. As a senior, he served as the Drum Major for the Pride of Pattonville marching band. He then went on to march in the Missouri State University Pride Color Guard (2007-2010). Since then, he has performed in several other ensembles including National Avenue Winter Guard (2008), The Pride of Missouri State Winter Guard (2009-2011), First Flight Winter Guard (2012-2014, 2016), and CGT Dallas Winter Guard (2017). Scott was also able to spend three summers (2008-2010) marching with the Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps.

As an instructor, Mr. Mills has helped marching bands and color guards achieve positions in both Bands of America Grand National Semi Finals, as well as Winter Guard International Finals. He also acted as the Assistant Caption Head/Technician for the Carolina Gold Drum and Bugle Corps (2013-2016). As a member of the Carolina Gold staff, he acted as one of the charter staff members for the Independent A class Legacy Independent presented by Carolina Gold Winter Guard.