Theatre Educator Experience
Dekalb School of the Arts Avondale Estates GA
Theatre Director
2022 - 2024
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Successfully brought the standards of the Theatre Program at DSA to a pre professional level
The Galloway School, Atlanta, GA
Middle Learning Drama Director
2016 – 2022
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Pioneered The Galloway School’s musical theatre program by developing curriculum and productions resulting in program earning recognition as one of the best middle school theatre programs in the independent school community in Atlanta.
South CobbHigh School, Austell, GA
Drama Teacher
2007 - 2009
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Coordinated development of differentiated lesson plans to teach drama electives in line with the Title I school's current theatre program. while directing 4 productions
Woodland High School, Cartersville, GA
Artistic Director
2010 - 2016
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Successfully led Woodland High School’s Elite Musical Theatre Performing Company, Cartersville Artistic Talent Showcase (CATS) with the renowned Performing Arts High School in North Georgia.
Pope John Paul II High School, Boca Raton, FL Drama Director
2002 - 2007
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Championed student success by teaching, mentoring, and guiding students in advanced theatrical best practices leading to students cultivating fruitful careers as actors, directors, and composers on Broadway.
Additional Experience
Acting Supervisor
Summer Institute for the Gifted at Emory University, Atlanta, GA
Play Facilitator
Children’s Museum of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA
Arts Administrator /Artistic Mentor
Lovewell Creative Institute for the Arts, Fort Lauderdale, FL Oskarshsmn, Sweden
Drama Teacher
Riverview High School, Riverview, FL
Masters of Science in Interdisciplinary Arts
Nova Southeastern University, Davie, FL
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Education
University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
Licenses & Certifications
Georgia Educator Certificate
Georgia Professional Standards Commission
Certificate # 737410
7/1/2007 - 6/30/2027
Drama P – 12
Education
Affiliations
Thespian Sponsor Troupe # 5717
Georgia State Thespians,
National Leadership Council Member
South Fulton Institute for the Arts
Content Creator/Show Guide & Blog Writer
StageAgent Online
Performing Arts Facilitator
The Galloway School
One Act Play Area Coordinator
Private Schools GHSA
Thespian Sponsor Troupe # 6070
Georgia State Thespians
Member
Educational Theatre Association
One Act Play Area Coordinator
District 7-AAAAA GHSA
Member
Bartow County EOTC Drama/Theatre Test Committee
Adjudicator
Florida State Thespians
Thespian Sponsor Troupe # 6471
Florida State Thespians
Mentor & Steering Committee Chair
South Florida Cappies
Thespian Co-Sponsor Troupe # 5894
Florida State Thespians
Honors & Awards
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Awarded the 2018 Teacher’s Creative Innovation Award at The Galloway School
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Shuler Hensley Nominations/Honorable Mentions for "Best Supporting Actor" & "Best Orchestra" for Woodland High School productions of In the Heights, All Shook Up and Catch Me If You Can
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Critics’ Choice at GHSA OAP Competitions for One Acts of Twelfth Night, The Complete Works of Shakespeare Abridged, The Addams Family, Into the Woods, & Assassins
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Critic’s Choice for One Acts of Godspell & Peace Of Mind at District & State Level through Florida State Thespians
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South Florida Cappies Awards for productions of Pippin & Alice in Wonderland