His teaching responsibilities include the Wind Symphony and music education courses for the B.M and M.M. in Music Education degrees. His performance organizations have performed throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe. Mr. Mitchell has also served as clinician, guest conductor and adjudicator throughout the United States. He was recently awarded the Michiana Outstanding Music Educator Award for excellence in the field of music education in the Michiana area. Prior to coming to Andrews University, he taught at Auburn Adventist Academy, Washington; Platte Valley Academy, Nebraska; John North High School, California; and in the Fountain Valley Elementary School District, California.