Education & Training
Cabaret, Villanova Theatre, April 2009 One of my props tasks was to create a suit for this little guy that was identical to the costume worn by the actor who would work him.
Villanova Theatre, November 2007 I played the peasant woman (front center).
Cabaret, Villanova Theatre, April 2009 One of my props tasks was to create a suit for this little guy that was identical to the costume worn by the actor who would work him.
Teaching Licensure
Virginia Postgraduate Professional Teaching License
Music: Instrumental PreK-12
Music: Vocal/Choral PreK-12
Theatre Arts PreK-12​
Professional Development
2022: Educational Theatre Association National Conference
2022: "Creating Change Conversation: Disability, Neurodiversity, and Accessibility in the Arts"
2022: "Consent in the K-12 Performing Arts Classroom by Matt Denney with ICD
2022: “Intro to Diversifying Approaches to Acting” with Sharrell D. Luckett
2021: "Director's Cut (Curating Unbiased Theatre)" with Nikki Toombs
2021: The Equity Summit: “Designing An Antiracist Future”
2020: “Culturally Responsive Theatre Education” Workshop
From James Madison University’s Teaching Virtually in Times of Change Secondary Theatre Institute
2020: “We Are the Canon: An Anti-Racist approach to Deconstructing Theatre Pedagogy”
2020: American University's Summer Institute on Education, Equity, and Justice Virtual Conference
"Uplifting Women and Girls of Color Through Antiracist Pedagogy, Practice, and Policies"
2020: Google Certified Educator, Level 1
2017 American Alliance for Theatre & Education National Conference
2017: FCPS Academy Course "Implementing Improvisational Techniques in the Classroom"
2016: International Baccalaureate Online Workshop, Theatre (Category 1)
2016: FCPS Academy Course
"Technical Theatre Production Foundations and Advanced Topics from concept to Opening Night"
2016: International Baccalaureate Orientation and Subject Boot Camp
2016: Genie Operator Training: Manually Propelled Aerial Work Platforms (ANSI A92.3)​
2015: Gender Diversity Workshop at Plymouth Meeting Friends School
"Gender Diversity: Understanding and Supporting Children and Families in Our Diverse Community"
2015: Educational Theatre Association National Conference
Professional Development Intensive, "Improv: It's not just for comedy anymore"
2013: Educational Theatre Association National Conference
Professional Development Intensive, "Acting: The Active Process"
2011: ISTE Annual Conference
2010: PMEA Annual State Conference
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Professional Organizations & Honors
2023-2024 Mount Vernon Pyramid Outstanding Secondary Teacher
2023-2024 Mount Vernon High School Outstanding Teacher
Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction
National Education Association
Educational Theatre Association
American Alliance for Theatre & Education
Kappa Delta Pi (International Honors Society in the Field of Education)
Theta Alpha Phi (National Theatre Honors Fraternity)
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The Praxis Series® Tests
Theatre (5641), Music: Content Knowledge (5113), Fundamental Subjects: Content Knowledge (5511), Comprehensive Pre-Professional Skills Test (Core Academic Skills for Educators)
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Master of Arts in Theatre, 2009
Villanova University, Villanova PA
Directing Orals Thesis
Graduate Assistantship in Properties
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Bachelor of Music in Music Education, 2007
Grove City College, Grove City, PA
Magna cum laude with High Honors in Music; Music Education Award
Pew Fine Arts Center Technician: Associate Stage Manager, 2006-2007
Music Department Office Assistant, 2006-2007
Vocal Concentration, Senior Recital in Vocal Performance
Theatre Concentration
Small Ensemble Concert Coordinator, 2005-2007
Touring Choir (select mixed choir)
Counterpoint (competing show choir)
Senior Director, 2007
Junior Director, 2006
Flute Choir
Director, 2004-2007
Marching & Concert Band (flute & piccolo)
Revelation Ringers (community handbell choir)
President, 2006-2007
Director, 2006-2007
Vice President, 2005-2006
Signature (Fine Arts Service Group)
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Thomas McKean High School, 2001-2003
Girard High School, 1999-2001
Theatre Productions
Various Choirs
2002 DMEA All-State Choir​
Marching, Concert, & Pep Band (flute & piccolo)
Drum Major, 2002-2003
Section Leader, 2000-2001
Jazz Band (piano)
Advanced Bell Choir
Future Educators of America
Chapter President, 2002-2003
National Honor Society
Swim Team
Track Team (long distance running)