Robert Gatewood has served as a percussion educator in the St. Louis region for more than 15 years. Over the last 13 years, Robert has served as the Assistant Director of Modulation Z/Ft. Zumwalt Combined Schools, a three-time WGI PIA medalist, two-time PIA World Champion, and nine-time finalist. Robert also serves as the Treasurer and Show Coordinator for Central States Performance Association.

Outside of teaching, Robert is a Senior Grants Administrator at Brigham and Women's Hospital, which serves as one of the training hospitals for Harvard Medical School. He lives in St. Peters with his wife, Sarah, kids Scarlett and Amelia, and pitbulls Ginger and Remo.