About 

Oak Ridge City Schools Directors

Carlos Hernandez

​Mr. Hernandez is originally from Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. He started playing the violin when he was 9 years old. Later, he decided to dedicate himself to music and did his Undergrad, Masters, and Artist Diploma in Violin Performance. Halfway through his Artist Diploma, he discovered that he actually enjoys teaching as much as playing. As such, he went back to school for a second Masters but in Education. He then went on to teach at Dobyns-Bennett High School and Ross N. Robinson right after graduation and now he's joining us here at ORHS.
Professionally, he has played with different Orchestras such as Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, Symphony of the Mountains, Johnson City Symphony, among others.
Mr. Hernandez comes to us with motivation to continue to build and nurture the Oak Ridge City Schools Orchestra program.

Amy Gonzales

​Amy is a native of New York State. She attended the Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam graduating with a degree in Music Education with a focus in Viola. She has performed with the Norther Tier Symphony Orchestra in addition to the Crane Symphony Orchestra. Amy started at Oak Ridge High School in 2017 and made the move to Robertsville Middle School as Head Director in 2018. She has since led the Willow Brook and Linden 4th grade string programs in addition to RMS's orchestras. Amy has worked with ORHS Masquers, RMS Drama Club and the Oak Ridge Playhouse on productions as a Music Director, Vocal Coach and pit musician. In her spare time she enjoys attending UT sporting events with her fiancé, hiking, and spending time with her family. 

Erin Bray

Bio coming soon!