Having taught theatre for 35 years, I have created many resources that can be used in multiple levels of both acting and technical theatre classes.
My teaching style is a mix of lecture, hands-on-learning, scene-building, and ensemble-building with a heavy emphasis on group-based activities and writing.
Portland High School Teacher of the Year 2015-16. Sumner County Teacher of the Year 2015-16. Have written and produced 11 original plays. Have produced at least 2-3 full length shows per year for 35 years.
Bachelor of Arts- Western Kentucky University; Master of Arts- Western Kentucky University; Have attended the Tennessee Fine Arts Academy for continuing education requirements.
Married to a very supportive engineering husband who has helped with set building for years. Two daughters: one is an award-winning Marketing teacher turned high school principal and the other is a Wigs and Makeup Technician for Cirque du Soleil The Beatles LOVE in Las Vegas.
3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific
English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Reading, Specialty, Social Studies, Ancient History, Native Americans, U.S. History, World History, Arts & Music, Visual Arts, Other (Art), Music, Vocal Music, Drama, Other (Specialty), British History, Other (Social Studies), Other (ELA), Life Skills, Religion, Literature, Character Education, Family Consumer Sciences, Problem Solving, Writing, Oral Communication, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Autumn, Halloween, Winter, Dance, Black History Month, End of Year