Carrie Borja has been the Director of Bands at Westview Middle School since 2019. Being an active musician in her schools’ ensembles from an early age, she became inspired by the impact music has on young lives and decided to pursue becoming a music educator. She attended the University of Colorado where she studied with Michael Thornton, Dr. Matthew Roeder, and Dr. Matthew Dockendorf. During her time at CU, Ms. Borja performed with the Symphonic Band, Wind Symphony, Symphony Orchestra, and several brass quintets. She also played in the CU Athletic Bands and the Golden Buffalo Marching Band, where she served two years as a Drum Major. She is an active musician, performing with both community and professional ensembles around Longmont and Colorado. Ms. Borja was the recipient of the Colorado Music Educators Association Outstanding Young Music Educator in 2022. As a lifelong learner, Ms. Borja continually pursues opportunities to grow as a teacher, musician, and conductor. She is a member of the National Association of Music Educators, the Colorado Bandmasters Association, and regularly attends conferences for professional development. In addition to teaching at Westview, she also directs the Symphonic Band with the Longmont Youth Symphony. Ms. Borja is passionate about motivating youth through a shared connection to music and is inspired by the talent, tenacity, and creativity of young musicians.