David Liles

Office: Maedgen Theatre 101/103 (Electrical Shop)

Prior to joining Texas Tech in January 2024, David taught 17 years within Lubbock ISD.  He taught theatre, technical theatre and musical theatre at J.T. Hutchinson Middle School until May 2022 when he transitioned to Lubbock High School.  At Lubbock High School, he was the Technical Theatre Director/Assistant Performing Director.  David has directed over 40 productions in his 17-year teaching career and is excited to bring his educational experience and technical theatre knowledge to Texas Tech. David is also a Master-level black belt instructor in Taekwondo and has trained in the martial arts since 2010.  He continues to train and instruct at the Karate Institute where he began his training.