A local music educator for more than 30 years, Cindy Wehlander recently announced that she’ll be retiring from her role as music director of bands and instrumental music at Pioneer Valley High School.
Throughout her career, Wehlander also worked in similar roles at Patterson Road Elementary School and Ernest Righetti High School. She’s been teaching music courses at Pioneer Valley High School since 2013.
“Being a music educator has enriched my life in ways I never imagined,” Wehlander said in a statement from the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District. “I had the privilege of sharing my love and passion for music with countless young people ages 5 to 18.”
This article appears in Jun 15-25, 2023.