Ginger Storey is in her 30th year of teaching choral music. A graduate of Andrews High School, Mrs. Storey attended Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, studying voice under Dr. Jaynne Middleton and conducting under the beloved Dr. Loyd Hawthorne. Upon graduating from Hardin-Simmons University in 1995 with a Bachelor of Music Education, she began her career as the assistant choir director at Harlingen HS before implementing the choir program at Memorial MS in Harlingen, Texas.  After finding success in Harlingen, Mrs. Storey moved back to her West Texas roots to teach in Ector County ISD.  She was the head choir director at Bowie MS for 15 years before moving to Permian HS as an associate director for 3 years. She is in her seventh year as the head director at Odessa HS. Under her direction, her choirs have consistently received sweepstakes ratings at UIL Concert and Sight Reading Contest, as well as Superior ratings and “Best in Class” awards at various festivals across the state. At OHS, Mrs. Storey directs Chorale and the Varsity Women and she works as producer for Broncho Legacy.

Mrs. Storey maintains membership in TCDA, TMEA, TMAA, and Sigma Alpha Iota.  She has served as a section leader in the TMEA All-State Women’s Choir and as a TMEA Region Clinician. While at Permian HS, she helped prepare and direct Kantorei for their 2018 TMEA performance. She currently serves as Region Chair for TMEA Region 6 Vocal Division. Mrs. Storey is also a member of Voci d'Amici (Voices of Friends), a choir that meets each summer under Dr. Hawthorne's direction. 

In addition to teaching, Mrs. Storey enjoys running and cooking. She and her husband Alan are members of Crossroads where she is a vocalist on the Worship Arts Team.  They live happy lives in Odessa with their Chihuahua Dottie!

Dr. Hwanwook Lee

Dr. Hwanwook Lee is an exceptional choir conductor with a rich background in choral conducting. He obtained his Bachelor's degree in Composition from Seoul Theological University in Korea, where he studied alongside renowned Korean composer Hyowon Woo. Following this, he pursued a Master's degree in Choral Conducting at Hansei University before choosing to further his studies abroad in the United States. He earned his Master's degree under Dr. Cameron LaBarr at Missouri State University and recently completed his Doctor of Choral Conducting degree at Texas Tech University, studying under Dr. Alan Zabriskie.

Dr. Lee's expertise spans various choir types and settings. During his studies in the United States, he conducted diverse choirs, notably serving as the director of the Matador Singers and University Singers at Texas Tech University. Previously, he conducted and educated church choirs, children's choirs, and youth choirs in Korea, demonstrating his versatility and dedication to choral music across different age groups and cultural backgrounds.

Passionate about fostering an inclusive and respectful learning environment where diverse perspectives are valued, Dr. Lee believes in the importance of mutual growth and learning. He strives to be a friendly and approachable mentor, dedicated to ensuring that every student feels valued and supported in their musical journey.

With a strong academic background, diverse conducting experience, and a student-centered teaching philosophy, Dr. Hwanwook Lee continues to inspire and elevate students in their musical development.