Theatre is home
I believe in creating a welcoming classroom environment where students are encouraged to take risks and explore through song, dance, and dramatic text. I believe in engaged learning where students are active participants in the classroom, experiencing theatre in a fun and interactive classroom setting.
I give responsibility and ownership to students so they take pride and pursue excellence in their education. I utilize positive reinforcement and identify students’ strengths before giving constructive notes in class and rehearsal. I believe in a collaborative rehearsal process where actors, technicians, and the creative team work cohesively to create an influential piece of art.
I hold to the motto that quality instruction results in quality theatre. I value professionalism, and believe that it is never too early to begin teaching best practices and industry standards to students of all ages.
Positions Held
Graduate Teaching Assistant Mentorship, The University of Central Florida
Musical Theatre Techniques
Musical Theatre Styles
Guest Lecturer, The University of Central Florida
Musical Theatre History for Theatre History I
Actions and the Target for Acting I
Careers in Performance for Theatre Survey
Middle and High School Theatre Director, The First Academy
Introduction to Theatre, Advanced Acting, Musical Theatre, Technical Theatre, Public Speaking, and Middle School Theatre
Fine Arts Intern, The First Academy
Director/Choreographer, Assistant, & Lead Teaching Artist, CFCArts
Acting Coach & Private Lesson Instructor, Star Productions
Teaching Artist, Florida Repertory Theatre
Adjunct Faculty for Community Programs, Patel Conservatory at the Straz Center
Theatre Education Intern, Patel Conservatory at the Straz Center
Musical Theatre Teaching Artist, WinShape Camps
Administrative Intern, American Alliance for Theatre and Education
Presentations
“Mary Zimmerman as a Total Theatre Artist”
Comparative Drama Conference, 2024
“Small, but Mighty: Building your Small Theatre Program”
Southeast Theatre Conference, 2024
“Small, but Mighty: Building your Small Theatre Program”
Florida Association for Theatre Education Annual Conference, 2023
“Breaking Down the Monologue”
Florida Theatre Conference, 2023
Panels
“Myth, Image Work, and Devising in the 21st Century”
Comparative Drama Conference, 2024
Presiding: Dr. Julia Listengarten and Dr. Chloë Rae Edmonson
Publications
“A Seat Behind the Table: Paving the Way for Female Directors”
ElevAATE, American Alliance for Theatre and Education, January 2023
