Jon Kirk is the band director at China Grove Middle School.

Years teaching: 19

Family: My wife, Beth, and daughters – Jordan, 12, and Katie, 8.

Favorite food: Spaghetti

Favorite color: Blue

Favorite TV show: The Cosby Show

Favorite book: The Bible

Favorite movies: Star Wars, all Marvel movies, Mr. Holland’s Opus

Favorite sports team: Charlotte Hornets

Hobbies: Cooking, walking and working in my yard

Dream vacation: A trip to the West Coast for a month

Prized possession: My family and home

Actor who would star in the movie of my life: Tom Hanks

Hidden talent: Artist

Motto: Strive for excellence in all things.

Three words that describe me: Motivated, talented, dependable

Someone who inspires you: Mr. Edd Powell, my middle and high school band director

Greatest accomplishment: Marching in the Bands of America National Finals in high school and Marching Drum and Bugle Corps with the Florida Wave and the Bluecoats from 1989 to 1991.

Favorite quote: “In my career, I have missed over 20,000 shots, and that’s why I succeed” — Michael Jordan