Directors
Ms. Ruiz -
Band Director
Ms. Ruiz is honored to be back in Okaloosa County where she grew up. Ms. Ruiz attended Niceville High School and was a part of the Niceville Eagle Pride. After High School Ms. Ruiz attended the University of West Florida where she graduated from with her Bachelors in Music Education in 2021. Before accepting the position at Shoal River Middle school, Ms. Ruiz was the Assistant Director of Bands at Milton High School where she completed her internship in the spring in 2021. Ms. Ruiz has been a member of orchestras, chamber groups, and jazz ensembles through the Northwest Florida area. Ms. Ruiz is a member of the National Association for Music Education, Florida Music Educators Association, and Florida Bandmasters Association.
Email: Noemi.Ruiz@okaloosaschools.com
Mr. Krogol - Assistant Band Director
Mr. Krogol is proud to begin teaching at Shoal River Middle School as the Assistant Band Director. Mr. Krogol grew up in the Panhandle and was a member of the Blue Thunder Band at Arnold high school in Panama City Beach, Florida. After high school, he attended Gulf Coast State College (GCSC) and earned his Associate of Arts Degree with a focus on music. After graduating GCSC, he transferred to Florida State University and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Instrumental Music Education in May 2024. Mr. Krogol is a primary trombone player and, during his time at Florida State, he was a member of the University Symphonic Band, Concert Band, Swing Machine and Marching Chiefs. For his student teaching internship he studied at Fort Walton Beach high school with Derek Fields and Alissa Kanocz as his mentors. Mr. Krogol is a member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, the National Association for Music Education, Florida Music Educators Association, and Florida Bandmasters Association.
Email: Kyle.krogol@okaloosaschools.com