Reynaldo Benitez is in his Thirteeth Year of teaching and in his Fourth Year as the Director of Bands of Wood Middle School. Prior to joining Wood Middle School, he was the Assistant Band Director at Nimitz Middle School in the LEE HS Cluster. Mr. Benitez has also taught as the Head Band Director at DeZavala Middle School in Pasadena ISD, the Assistant Band Director at Connell Middle School in San Antonio ISD, and began his career as the Assistant Band Director at Berta Cabaza Middle School in San Benito CISD.
At Wood, Mr. Benitez directs the Honors Band, Concert Band and co-teaches Symphonic Band. He is also in charge of teaching all beginning woodwind and percussion classes. 
Mr. Benitez earned his Bachelor of Music Education from Texas State University - San Marcos in 2010. During his time at Texas State, Mr. Benitez studied Clarinet under Dr. David Pino and Paula Corley and was a Bass Clarinetist in the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Winds, Symphony Orchestra, as well as a member of the Bobcat Marching Band.
His professional affiliations include Texas Music Educators Association, Texas Bandmasters Association, and Tau Beta Sigma Fraternity. Mr. Benitez serves as the TMEA Region 12 Middle School Band Coordinator. 
In his spare time, Mr. Benitez enjoys traveling, practicing his musical instruments, and spending time with his family, friends, and dogs.