Ms.Neely is one of the Assistant Band Directors for Gainesville ISD and will be working with the bands at the Intermediate, Jr. High, and High School campuses. Her primary responsibilities for the school year are teaching and leading the Intermediate beginning band.

Throughout the years, Ms.Neely participated in the Texas State Marching Contest, drum major, multiple honor bands, and went to UIL State Solo and Ensemble. Ms.Neely attended Springtown High School for the majority of her years and graduated from James Bowie High School. From there, Ms.Neely went on to study Music Education at the University of North Texas. While in attendance, she participated in the Brass Band, Basketball Band, Marching Band, Trombone Choir, and various other ensembles. After completing her student teaching at Krum ISD in Krum, TX, she graduated cum laude with a bachelor's degree in Music Education. 

Outside of teaching band, Ms. Neely enjoys baking, painting, reading, and spending time with her friends and family.