Classroom Hero: Washington High School’s Matt Stanley connects with students through music 10TV teamed up with the Ohio Education Association and 97.1 The Fan to honor these heroes making a difference in the lives of children. Author: Brittany Bailey Updated: 7:22 AM EDT May 25, 2021 COLUMBUS, Ohio — If he’s not in a suit and tie, Matt Stanley is likely rocking a Hawaiian shirt. One former student estimates the Washington High School director of bands has a different one for every day of the year. But that is just one of the many, many fond memories Tyler Phillips has of his former band director.