Mackenzie McKeithan Jensen is in her fifth year as the band director of the TF Riggs Band and faculty adviser of Tri-M Music Honor Society Chapter 6441 in Pierre, South Dakota. She earned her B.A. in K-12 Instrumental Music Education from Augustana University in 2013, received her Master of Music Education from Northern State University in 2017, and plans on pursuing a PhD in Music Education. During her time in Pierre, Mrs. McKeithan Jensen has adopted a philosophy of creating students that are passionate about music with a drive to pursue excellence. Her belief is it is better to try and fail than to not try.
Mrs. McKeithan Jensen is the current South Dakota All State Band Chairperson, is a member of the National Association of Music Education, South Dakota Music Educators Association, and South Dakota Bandmasters Association. When she is not at school creating music with her students, she can be found hiking with her husband and dogs, lifting weights, watching Netflix, or reading a book.
Mrs. McKeithan Jensen is the current South Dakota All State Band Chairperson, is a member of the National Association of Music Education, South Dakota Music Educators Association, and South Dakota Bandmasters Association. When she is not at school creating music with her students, she can be found hiking with her husband and dogs, lifting weights, watching Netflix, or reading a book.