Bill Podolski is the Director of Choral Activities at HB Woodlawn Secondary Program in Arlington, VA where he directs five middle and high school choral ensembles, teaches music theory, and directs the annual Musical and Cabaret Revue. Under his direction, the choral ensembles have performed a wide range of music in the choral tradition, including major works such as Handel's Zadok the Priest and selections from Messiah. His choirs consistently receive the highest remarks and scores during adjudication and festivals. As such, his choirs have been invited to perform at various performing arts halls and with other artistic organizations including the Jane Franklin Dance Company, the Alexandria Harmonizers, the annual Benefit for the Neediest Kids Foundation at Ford's Theater, and performances at the Washington National Cathedral, New York's Old St. Patrick's Cathedral, Rockefeller Center, and Carnegie Hall. Additionally, his students are encouraged to audition for, and are consistently accepted to All-District, All-State, Regional and National Honor Choirs.

Prior to HB Woodlawn, Bill taught at Forest Edge Elementary School, Reston, VA, as general music teacher, drama coach and department chair. In 2007 he was awarded PTA Teacher of the Year and in 2008 his colleagues honored him with the Staff Recognition Award. Additionally, Bill served as Director of Music Ministry for St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, Sterling, VA.

As a professional and choral singer, Bill has performed various opera roles, featured solo recitals in St. Moritz, Switzerland and has participated in choral performances at Lincoln Center, Sydney Opera House, with the Cologne Philharmonic and in concerts leading up to the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing and Shanghai. He is a former member of the National Philharmonic Chorale as well as their smaller chamber ensemble. As a conductor, Bill has served as Student Conductor for the Gemini Youth Chorale and the George Mason University choral program. He is also frequently sought out to adjudicate singers and choir festivals.

Bill is an active member of the Music Educators National Conference (MENC) and the American Choral Director's Association (ACDA). In 2008 he was awarded the Colleen Kirk Award by ACDA for dedication and excellence in the first three years of teaching. Bill is a board member of the Virgina Chapter of ACDA, serving as their membership chair, and currently sits on the planning committee for the annual Voices United Regional Convention. He is also a former member of the Virginia Music Educator's Association (VMEA) Young Leadership Symposium.

Bill is a graduate of George Mason University with a BME in Vocal Education and a BA in Instrumental Education.