About the Marching Spartans

Scott Atchley, current director of bands at Summit, has been involved with music education since 1992. He graduated from Austin Peay State University with a master's degree in teaching. From teaching lessons to coaching chamber ensembles, Mr. Atchley has enjoyed a large private studio for many years.

As a freelance trumpet player, he has performed throughout the southeastern United States. He has been with the Summit Band since 2016. Scott currently lives in Spring Hill with his wife, Tanna, son, Joshua and dog, S'mores.

Jennifer Tanner began her color guard career at Bartlett High School in 2001. There, she fell in love with all things color guard and the performing arts. Jennifer was a member of the Colts Drum and Bugle Corps from 2006-2008. She also marched with Cordova Independent Winter Guard (2007) and Capella Winter Guard (2008-2009) serving as co-captain both years. She was also a member of Mississippi State's Famous Maroon Band color guard for two years (2005, 2006).

Jennifer has taught and directed at many award-winning schools/organizations throughout the mid-south, including Bartlett HS, Collierville HS, Desoto Central HS, Father Ryan HS, Ravenwood HS and Music City Drum and Bugle Corps. She also directs and teaches the Trinity Elementary Mini Color Guard/Dance Team.

Jennifer has a passion for educating students and has been teaching 3rd/4th grade the past 16 years, 13 of these in WCS.

Jennifer married her 2006/2007 Colts seat partner, Christopher in 2010. They have one son, Grayson (10) and one cat, Bauer.

Jared Quillosa is a percussionist, educator, and aspiring composer of chamber percussion music who serves as Interim Assistant Band Director at Summit High School. He holds a bachelor's degree in music education from Middle Tennessee State University, where he served as President of the Percussion Studio and performed with the Wind Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, and Steel Band. He has also participated in recording sessions for Rowloff and Tapspace and remains an active member of the Tennessee chapter of the National Association for Music Education. Jared continues to perform locally with ensembles in Middle Tennessee and is committed to lifelong growth as both a musician and educator.

He is passionate about fostering musical excellence, teamwork, and individual growth in young musicians, and hopes to continue his education at the graduate level in the future. Outside the classroom, Jared enjoys rock climbing, writing lot tunes, playing video games, and dreaming about his next trip abroad — bringing the same curiosity and enthusiasm to his hobbies that he brings to his students each day.