Emma Johnson
Director: Instrumental Music
Director: Color Guard
Emma Johnson is thrilled to join Woodbridge High School as an Instrumental Music Director and is looking forward to meeting the students and parents who make up this vibrant community. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Emma earned her Bachelor of Arts in Music from Brigham Young University, followed by a master’s degree from California State University-Fullerton, where she studied instrumental conducting, earned her teaching credential, and made her international conducting debut in Spain.
As part of her rigorous training, Emma completed her student teaching at Gahr High School. Navigating the exceptionally high standards of one of our program's toughest competitors has further refined her elite instructional skills and demonstrated her readiness to lead our students to the highest levels of success.
Emma believes that every student deserves a music education that challenges, inspires, and empowers them. Her approach centers on building a supportive ensemble environment where students develop technical skill, discipline, creativity, and a lifelong love of music. Her deepest passion is guiding young musicians through the transformative experience of finding their voice, and she cannot wait to partner with our students, families, and boosters to continue Woodbridge's proud musical tradition.
Tyler Ravelli
Director: Instrumental Music
Tyler Ravelli is excited to return to Woodbridge High School as a member of the instrumental music team and give back to the program that helped shape his own musical journey. A proud Woodbridge alumnus, Tyler brings both passion and experience to the Warrior music community.
From 2022 through 2026, Tyler served as Director of Instrumental Music at Santa Barbara High School, where he directed the marching band, concert band, drumline, color guard, jazz program, and pep band. Throughout his time there, he focused on building student leadership, musical excellence, and a positive culture centered around growth, teamwork, and community.
Tyler is passionate about the impact music education can have on young people and believes music programs help students develop confidence, creativity, discipline, and connection. He is honored to return home to Woodbridge and looks forward to working alongside the instrumental music team to continue the tradition of Warrior Pride while creating meaningful musical experiences for students and families alike.
Avery Smith
Director: Instrumental Music
Avery Smith is filled with pride for her students and community as she prepares to enter her fourth year as an Instrumental Music Director at Woodbridge High School. Ms. Smith is a versatile multi-instrumentalist, educator, and producer, who also serves as the Professor of Bassoon at Concordia University, Irvine.
She holds a Bachelor of Music Education from Concordia University, Irvine, following studies in the Recording and Production, Jazz, and Classical programs at Fullerton College. Currently, she is entering her final summer toward earning a Master of Music at the American Band College.
Showing students the joy of music and sharing that love with the Woodbridge and surrounding communities is Ms. Smith’s greatest passion. She values an educational experience that not only pushes students to their full potential but also champions a culture where they actively lift each other up and celebrate one another's growth.
She has loved making music with her Woodbridge family and looks forward to many more years of both excellence and fun. Grateful for her amazing students and colleagues, she is thrilled to collaborate with such a brilliant and passionate team of instrumental music directors.
Hanne Schmidt
Director: Dance
Mrs. Schmidt received her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Brigham Young University.
During her time at BYU, she was a member of the Cougarettes, a National Championship winning team with the National Dance Alliance. While a Cougarette, she performed at nationally televised football and basketball games, Utah Jazz games, and at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Salt Lake 2002)
Upon returning to California, she danced professionally - through the streets of the Disneyland Resort, for the Crystal Cathedral, for Mattel as a singing and dancing Barbie, on the Rick Thomas Magic Show and even recently was seen dancing and singing for the GEM Theater in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. She has worked with dancers at many Orange County high schools and studios; and has choreographed musicals for University High School, Edison High School, Orange County Children's Theatre, Creative Kids Playhouse Surf City and local churches.
Mrs. Schmidt taught in the competitive and recreational programs at Focus Dance Center for 16 years prior to returning to Woodbridge, her high school alma mater, in 2018 where she accepted the role of Dance Director for WHS Performing Arts program and the WHS Dance Company.
