Shelby Westover

Shelby Westover joins Willis High School from Kingwood, Texas, bringing more than 25 years of extensive dance training, performance experience, and leadership in dance education. She is honored and excited to lead the Willis High School Sweethearts and to continue building a strong, student centered dance program.

A graduate of Kingwood High School and former Captain and Lt. Colonel of the Kingwood Fillies Dance Team, Ms. Westover continued her journey as a member of the 74th Line of the Kilgore College Rangerettes and a Rangerette Swingster. Her time with the Rangerettes allowed her to perform at renowned events across the country and internationally, including the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Dublin, Edinburgh University, the Cotton Bowl, and the Texas Medal of Arts Awards.

Ms. Westover earned her Associate of Fine Arts with honors from Kilgore College, spent a year dancing with The Sam Houston State Orange Pride Dance Team, and graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University with a B.S. in Dance and Secondary Education and a Minor in Fitness & Human Performance. While at SFASU, she was an active member of the Dancers Against Cancer organization and served for multiple years as an All State Collegiate Assistant at the Texas Dance Educators Association Convention. She later completed her Master’s in Educational Leadership, graduating Summa Cum Laude from SFASU.

Ms. Westover has served in multiple leadership roles, including Director of the Atascocita Patriettes, JV Director of the Travis Belles, and Assistant Director of the Clear Falls Emeralds. Her dance training began at age three and continues today. She is an active member of the TDEA and regularly attends conventions and master classes, believing strongly in lifelong learning and staying fresh in her movement, artistry, and instructional approach.

Ms. Westover is proud to begin her teaching career at Willis High School and looks forward to working with the Sweethearts and all of her dance students. She believes deeply in the power of dance to shape character, build confidence, and create community. As a director, she is committed to honoring tradition, elevating excellence, and inspiring students to become the best version of themselves in dance, in school, and in life.