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
2023-2025: Connected Arts Networks (CAN) Professional Learning Communities (PLC) for Theatre
2024: American Alliance for Theatre & Education National Conference
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: International Society for Technology in Education Annual Conference
2010: Pennsylvania Music Educators Assocation Annual State Conference
Professional Organizations & Honors
June 2025: Mount Vernon District Arts Roundtable
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)
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)
Master of Arts in Theatre, 2009
Villanova University, Villanova PA
Directing Orals Thesis
Graduate Assistantship in Properties
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)
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)