Amanda Hernandez is a former music teacher from the El Paso, TX area. During her time as a music teacher, Amanda served a key role in the Socorro Independent School District initiatives. Her contributions include establishing the first homogenous beginning band program, creating the first Dual Language Elementary Academy music curriculum, and establishing programs for the Paso Del Norte Fine Arts Academy. Before her time as an elementary music teacher, Amanda served as a band director at Sun Ridge Middle School, leading the program to new accolades. Amanda has also served as a marching band clinician and horn instructor for many high school band programs in the Southwest, including La Cueva High School, Volcano Vista HS, Montwood HS and Pebble Hills HS.

Amanda is a graduate of the University of New Mexico, where she studied horn under J.D. Shaw. During her time at UNM, she performed in the top ensembles including the Wind Symphony and Symphony Orchestra. As a performer in the marching arts, Amanda was a member of Pacific Crest, The Blue Knights, and The Troopers. She aged out with The Bluecoats in 2011 as a mellophone soloist. Amanda has served on the instructional staff for Genesis, The Santa Clara Vanguard, and The Troopers. During the 2023-2024 seasons, Amanda served as a mellophone instructor for The Blue Knights.

Amanda currently resides in Denver, CO and works remotely as Project Manager for a creative communications agency based out of El Paso, TX. Amanda is an active volunteer, having served in the Junior League of El Paso, providing membership trainings through the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Committee. In her leisure time, Amanda is an avid archer and enjoys competing in archery events.