Dalton Hawkins is currently the band director at Liberty Creek Middle School in Gallatin, TN. Alongside his responsibilities at the middle school, he is also the Assistant Director/Percussion Coordinator for the Liberty Creek High School Band. He is also the Director of Creekside

Independent.

Dalton received a Bachelor of Science in Multidisciplinary Studies, with an emphasis in Music Education, from Tennessee Tech University. He then received his teaching certification from Welch College in Gallatin, TN. After he began teaching, he then continued his education at

Tennessee Tech University receiving a Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction.

Dalton began his marching band experience with the White House High School Band of Pride and the Station Camp Indoor Percussion Ensemble. After high school, he joined the Tennessee Tech University Golden Eagle Marching Band and also marched for Chattanooga Independent.

He currently resided in White House, TN with his wife Meredith, his son Deacon, and their cat Tucker.