Staff

Miss Ellie Kenkel

Since 2018, Ellie Kenkel has taught band in Lennox, where she directs the 6th Grade Band and Junior High Band. Currently, she is filling in as the High School Marching Band director and 5th grade band instructor. Miss Kenkel graduated with a music education degree from Augustana University in 2017 after student teaching in Lennox. She grew up in Mitchell, SD where she participated in every performing arts opportunity.  In college she was actively involved in The Augustana Band, Northlanders Jazz Band, brass choir, pep band, and concert choir, as well as serving as the president of the music education club. Outside of teaching, Miss Kenkel enjoys playing trumpet with local groups, leading youth group at her church, and staring enviously at other people’s dogs.

ellie.kenkel@k12.sd.us
605-647-2203 ext. 4022