About Ms. Appl
Ms. Katie Appl is a 2018 graduate of Northern State University, where she earned her Bachelor of Music Education degree. The 2023-2024 school year will be her sixth year teaching at Spearfish High School. Ms. Appl's duties at Spearfish High School include directing and teaching Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Marching Band, Jazz Band, Pep Band, Drumline, Musical Pit, and Keyboarding. Her previous teaching experiences include student teaching in the Sioux Valley School District, serving as drum major for the NSU Marching Wolves, teaching private instrumental and vocal lessons at the ARCC, teaching summer elementary music programs, and working for summer music camps. In her free time, she enjoys running, biking, reading, water skiing, and snow skiing.