Spring Branch ISD Featured News

 

The arts shine brightly in Spring Branch ISD (SBISD). For the fifth consecutive year, the district has been named a Texas Art Education Association District of Distinction—one of only 100 districts statewide to earn this honor.

This recognition reflects the outstanding work of our students and staff, and it shines especially bright through the dedication of educators like Jaime Trigo, choir director at Landrum Middle School (LMS).

For Trigo, music has always been a calling. "I’ve loved music since I can remember—probably since age three,” he said. “I’m actually a rock-and-roll guitar player, so what really hooked me was listening to my older brothers’ albums—KISS, Boston, Styx, Journey. That was it. I was all in.”

Though teaching wasn’t his original plan, a chance stop at the music building while completing his math degree at Texas A&M-Kingsville changed his path forever.

“Dr. Scott, who became my voice instructor, asked me to sing. He told me I was good enough to be a choir director. The next day, I changed my major to music education. That moment set me on this journey,” Trigo said.

This year marks Trigo’s 16th year in SBISD, all at Landrum. What began as a move to Houston to support his young grandson grew into a lifelong commitment to the Landrum community.  

“I fell in love with the students here—they made me feel at home, much like my hometown of San Diego, Texas,” he said. “I also know now that they really need me. I will retire here. I love Spring Branch!”

In his classroom, music is about much more than singing. It’s about life lessons. “My motto is ‘Never quit. Never give up.’ Music gave me focus, discipline, and a way to succeed—even with the challenges of growing up with ADHD. That’s what I try to pass on. Teamwork, responsibility, perseverance—these are lessons my students carry far beyond my classroom,” Trigo said.

At Landrum, students take a leading role in the program. From running rehearsals to organizing concerts and trips, they develop collaboration, adaptability and leadership. “The kids do most of the work—I just come up with the plan,” Trigo said proudly.

Over the years, his choirs have earned multiple UIL Sweepstakes awards, and Trigo himself was named SBISD Secondary Teacher of the Year in 2015. But for him, the greatest joy comes in the everyday moments.

“Seeing a student go beyond their limitations—that makes me sentimental,” he said. “Watching them achieve is now better than me achieving anything.”

As SBISD celebrates National Arts in Education Week this September, we also celebrate teachers like Trigo, who inspire students to discover their voices and their confidence through the arts.

Thanks to their dedication, our students are learning that hard work and perseverance do pay off—and that creativity can open doors for a lifetime.

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