Cole Haole-Valenzuela was raised in Salem, Oregon, where he was heavily involved in various Salem-Keizer performing arts programs. He graduated from Sprague High School and attended Oregon State University, in which he earned a Bachelor in Music Education and a Music Education Master of Art in Teaching. While serving on various NFHS, OSAA, and OMEA boards as a music representative, Cole has consistently strived to amplify student voices and guide discussions toward decisions that prioritize what is best for kids. He has been presented the Emerging Conductor Award from Oregon ACDA in 2019, the Outstanding Early Career Music Educator Award from OMEA, the NFHS Outstanding Music Educator Award in 2023, the Oregon Symphony Music Educator of the Year award in 2024, and was named one of the 50 Music Teachers Who Make a Difference in SBO+ Magazine. Cole is currently the Director of Choirs at West Salem High School and Chemeketa Community College, where his ensembles have performed state-wide and on tour.
Cole Haole Valenzuela
1st Vice President
West Salem High School
Salem, Oregon
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