"Be the change that you wish to see in the world."
Thank you to the students and staff of Grants Pass High School
Education
M.F.A.
Theatre Arts with Emphasis in Musical Theatre
San Diego State University, School of Theatre, Television and Film
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M.A.T.
Theatre and English Education
Southern Oregon University, School of Education
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B.A.
Theatre with Emphasis in Performance
Minor in English Education
Southern Oregon University, School of Theatre
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Certificate
Summer Intensive Musical Theatre Professional Program
CAP21, New York City, New York
Instructional Experience
Acting for Non-Majors
Acting One
Classical Styles of Acting
Auditioning Techniques
Voice and Speech for the Actor
Movement for the Actor - Laban, Viewpoints, Alexander
Script Analysis for the Actor
Stage Make up for the Actor
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Musical Theatre Dance - Beg./Int. Tap
History of Musical Theatre
Acting for Musical Theatre
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Technical Theatre Fundamentals
Theatre Design Fundamentals
Stage Management Fundamentals
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Directing
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Arts Integration Strategies
Educational Theatre Pedagogy
Theatre for Young Audiences
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Professional Experience
Director of Theatre
Grants Pass High School
2021 - present
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CTE Theatre Teacher & Director
Patrick Henry High School
2020 - 2021
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La Jolla Playhouse
Teaching Artist
2020 - present
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La Jolla Playhouse
Director of Education & Outreach
2019 - 2020
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La Jolla Playhouse
Associate Director of Education & Outreach
2016 - 2018
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San Diego State University
Lecturer of Musical Theatre History, Acting I, Acting for Non-Majors
Fall 2014 - Spring 2017
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La Jolla Playhouse
Teaching Artist and Interim Educational Coordinator
2015 - 2016
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Grants Pass School District, Grants Pass High School
Producing Artistic Director, Theatre Teacher, Thespian Troupe Director
2013 - 2014
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Jackson County School District, Eagle Point High School
Producing Artistic Director, Theatre Teacher, Thespian Troupe Director
2008 - 2013
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2010 - present
2010 - present
Current Memberships & Committees
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Educational Theater Arts Association
Musical Theatre Educators Alliance
California Educational Theatre Association
Arts Education Resource Organization - Governance and Professional Development Committee
San Diego Creative Youth Development Network
Theatre for Young Audiences USA
Actors Equity Association
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Accolades
JCSD #9 Outstanding Teacher of 2011
Rising Arts Leader of San Diego Grant Recipient
E.D.T.A. New Teacher Grant Ford Scholar