Academy for the Performing Arts at Huntington Beach High School Andrea Taylor
With Varsity Arts coverage coming to an end, we asked Orangish County high school teachers to place colleagues from their campus or other schools who do corking work on behalf of the county's arts students. We'd like to honor those named.
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Joseph Alanes teaches theater arts at Mater Dei Loftier School.
Jennifer Allen teaches dance at Fountain Valley High Schoolhouse.
Tania Ayoub teaches theater arts at Santa Margarita Catholic Loftier School.
"Tania Ayoub has built the Cappies critic program at SMCHS and developed the ComedySportz squad. She cares securely about her students. She inspires them by continually striving for excellence in all that she does in the classroom while pursuing her ain interim career. She is a gift to the Talon Theater program." – Amy Luskey Barth
Scott Barnhardt is the musical theater conservatory director at the Orange County School of the Arts.
Laurye Bates teaches theater arts at Marina Loftier Schoolhouse.
Joe Batte teaches technical theater for the Huntington Beach Academy for the Performing Arts.
"Joe Batte spends countless hours at HBHS as the auditorium manager and the theater technology instructor. He is a wealth of knowledge and knows every nook and cranny of the 91-year-sometime historic theater. Joe teaches students in country-of-the fine art technology, and many of his students are employed in the industry, thanks to his mentorship." – Stacy Robison
"Joe has congenital a award-winning program that allows students to design sets, lighting and sound for principal stage plays. They take excelled nether his leadership and are doing the work of many college-level counterparts." – Robert Rotenberry
Cambria Beilstein teaches theater arts at San Juan Hills High School.
"Cambria is dedicated to her students and her programme. She has built her programme to laurels-winning status in only a few short years. She has a wonderful rapport with her students and they admire her profoundly. She is definitely ane of the up-and-coming greats. I'thou and so proud to be her colleague and to call her my friend." – Kristine Calder
Kelli Bernhardt teaches dance at Los Amigos Loftier School.
Ranae Bettger teaches theater at Academy High School.
Ondine Bierbaum teaches trip the light fantastic at Mission Viejo Loftier Schoolhouse.
Dan Blackley teaches drama at El Toro High School.
David Blum teaches theater arts at Canyon High School.
"Mr. Blum works tirelessly to produce amazing plays and musicals each yr for the Canyon High School customs. The quality of performances by his students are a testament to his knowledge and dedication to his arts and crafts. The theater students at CHS are lucky to have Mr. Blum." – Craig Abercrombie
Karen Bradbury teaches dance at Fullerton Union High Schoolhouse.
Jeffrey Brem teaches theater at Sonora High Schoolhouse.
Laura Nguyen Brownish teaches dance at Pacific Academy.
Kristin Brownell teaches trip the light fantastic at Westminster High School.
Missy Burns teaches trip the light fantastic toe at Brea Olinda Loftier Schoolhouse.
Kristine Calder teaches dance at San Juan Hills High School.
"Kristine is a teacher who never stops working for her program. The dance program at San Juan Hills is alive and thriving, and that all has to practice with the methodology and culture she has created. Students can get wonderful experience learning technique, trip the light fantastic toe history and choreography from multiple unlike choreographers in various styles of dance. In her program she empowers the students to not only dance, but to create in her student choreography department. She has done something truly special with her classes, which inspires students on a daily basis." – Cambria Beilstein
Danielle Calta teaches dance at Tesoro High School.
Danny Campbell teaches theater at Mater Dei High School.
Estee Carrizosa teaches trip the light fantastic toe at Laguna Beach High School.
Brittany Casey teaches dance, musical theater and show choir at Dana Hills High School.
"Mrs. Casey is forever dedicated to her students. She works tirelessly during school and after school hours to provide additional performance opportunities, chief classes and rehearsal time for her students. She has directed award-winning musicals and excels with the SOCSA dance program by directing and producing a huge dance show every January. She is an immense presence on campus and her students feel valued and empowered." – Samantha Sanford
Stacy Castiglione teaches drama at Los Alamitos High School.
"Stacy is an energetic and thoughtful instructor who pushes her students to achieve greatness. I beloved her smile, passion and sense of humour. Information technology is a joy to have her equally a friend and colleague." – Michael Despars
Tawny Chapman teaches lyrical dance, mod dance and choreography at the Orange County School of the Arts.
"Miss Tawny Chapman teaches all form levels in the commercial trip the light fantastic toe conservatory at OCSA. Every bit an OCSA alum and longstanding dancer with Orange County's Backhaus Dance Visitor, Tawny brings a breadth of knowledge and expertise to our modern trip the light fantastic toe students. Graduating with a BFA in dance at Chapman Academy, she now acts as a facilitator for the solarium. Her teaching style reaches many facets of archetype and contemporary modern trip the light fantastic techniques. She inspires the students and motivates them to achieve their personal all-time, preparing them for comprisal to college/university dance programs and assisting them in finding their ain choreographic voice in improvisation and choreography techniques." – Jim Kolb
Nikki Charest teaches dance at Crean Lutheran High School.
Kyle Chittenden teaches drama and technical theater at Irvine High School.
"Kyle's dearest for theater shows through as he teaches. The students take on his excitement and passion and put information technology into their own work!" – Sheryl Sloate
Taylor Coghill-Finnerty teaches theater and dance at Trabuco Hills High Schoolhouse.
Kevin Cook is the theater product and design conservatory director at the Orangish County School of the Arts.
Christopher Cornish teaches technical theater at Orange Lutheran High Schoolhouse.
Sandra Corr teaches trip the light fantastic at Saddleback High School.
Joseph D'Aquino teaches drama at Newport Harbor High School.
Bryan Dauterive is the resident theater designer and technical director at St. Margaret's Episcopal Schoolhouse.
Kim Davis teaches dance at Sage Colina School.
"Kim Davis is relatively new to Sage Hill as a trip the light fantastic toe teacher. She was so popular when she filled in as a long-term substitute last semester that she was offered a total-time position for 2017-eighteen. Ms. Davis has been a main class teacher and choreographer at many locations, including Newport Harbor High Schoolhouse and Newport Dance Theater, where she is the studio manager and possessor. She has previously toured and performed with the Nugent Dance Company in Valencia and the Backhaus Trip the light fantastic toe Company in Mission Viejo. She graduated from the University California at Santa Barbara with a BFA in dance and received the Alice Condadina Functioning Honour. With that kind of experience, she is truly able to mold and teach immature dancers hither at Sage Hill." – Kelly Parker
Ann-Marie Desiano teaches dance at Aliso Niguel Loftier School.
Brian Des Palmes is the theater manager for the Irvine Unified School Commune.
Cheryl Des Palmes teaches drama at Tesoro High Schoolhouse.
Michael Despars teaches theater and is the visual and performing arts section chairperson at Fullerton Union High School.
Stephanie Dorian Smith teaches interim and Shakespeare studies at the Orange Canton School of the Arts.
Claire Dreyer teaches theater at Valley Loftier School.
Danyelle Dunavold teaches drama at Northwood High School.
"Danyelle is more dedicated to her students than any instructor I know. She spends her holidays and weekends taking her students to plays to give them a true theater feel. She has congenital up our drama program to include theater tech and educatee directed shows. She knows how to build confidence in every student and staff member she works with." – Kim Rohrs
Zach Edwards teaches dance at Huntington Beach University for the Performing Arts.
1000000 Elder teaches dance at Anaheim High Schoolhouse.
Chelsey Everhart teaches drama at Orangish Lutheran Loftier School.
"Chelsey is truly an amazing strength unto herself. She is involved in almost everything and attacks each progress with inventiveness and passion. It has been an accented joy seeing what she continues to do with our musicals and winter play likewise equally building a robust and well-rounded set of drama classes. She is amazing!" – Aaron Zeilinger
"She gives students a sense of cocky-worth and access to an imaginative life on the stage." – Crysti Everhart
Kerri Fenton teaches dance at Cypress High School.
Victoria Ferrigno teaches dance at Mater Dei Loftier School.
Carmel Gabriel teaches trip the light fantastic toe at La Quinta High Schoolhouse.
Cassandra Gaona teaches drama at Woodbridge Loftier School.
Sue Gehringer teaches dance at Esperanza Loftier Schoolhouse.
Amanda Gieser teaches theater at Sunny Hills High School.
Deborah Gillen teaches theater and is the visual and performing arts section chair at El Modena Loftier Schoolhouse.
Lisa Giovannetti teaches theater at Pacifica High School.
Caleb Goh teaches theater at St. Margaret's Episcopal School.
Lisa Goins teaches theater at Mission Viejo High Schoolhouse.
Jeremy Golden teaches theater arts at Aliso Niguel High School.
"I worked with Jeremy at ANHS. He was one of the piece of cake teachers to work with as a young man staff member. The students and other teachers institute him very supportive in all aspects of the school. His productions were always kickoff grade, diverse and innovative. I at present work with him in an effort to start the Laguna Niguel Community Theater. Many of the schoolhouse's former and nowadays students are following him in this endeavor. He cares passionately most theater both at the schoolhouse and in the customs." – Jean Schlesinger
"Mr. Golden has created an exemplary theater program that allows students to experience how dramatic theory and practice work together. He has as well created a unique program where his students have the opportunity to apply for leadership roles in the Aliso Niguel Theater Company. Students learn from extensive training in all roles of theater management including: technical director, director, artistic director, costume shop manager, etc. Mr. Gilt goes in a higher place and beyond to create an environment where every student has the opportunity to grow as an artist and to go part of a supportive theatrical customs." – Jennifer Golden
"As I entered the final leg of my teacher credentialing program, I was fortunate to exist placed with Mr. Golden at Aliso Niguel High School. I quickly learned that if you were a educatee, a teacher or a parent inbound his theater you better be gear up to learn and more importantly you must 'make a bold choice and stick to it.' I decided to brand aforementioned the bold option that over 80 students fabricated and joined the Aliso Niguel Theater Company. Just as he prepared me for a career in arts education, he was preparing each fellow member of his visitor for careers and opportunities in the arts. I watched students transform from timid to agile vibrant artists who would stay long hours for a chance to perform! The influence Mr Golden had on my ain pedagogy has fabricated all the difference in my classroom arroyo. Even though nosotros work in different districts now, Mr. Golden's mantra 'no matter the weather we are in this together' speaks to the influence and bond each fellow member of his company (myself included) feels even later their last bows at Aliso. Thank you, Mr. Golden, on behalf of this student and the students we taught together." – Ryan Healy
"Jeremy is a passionate and artistic theater director at Aliso Niguel High School. He runs an astonishing plan and creates opportunities for pupil leadership. The quality of his productions and love for his kids is contagious and he has inspired me to be a improve instructor." – Chris Hixson
"Mr.Golden is the excellence in education! He comprehend differences and kids with disability in his course, finding the connections that make it possible for the students to acquire and succeed. He is truly a dandy teacher! My son was lucky to have him for four years, and because of Mr. Gold, he was able to successfully graduate loftier school with a diploma, regardless his disabilities. I will be forever grateful for the hard work and for the love that he showed to my son, and to all the other students. Mr. Gold deserves to be recognized as the best instructor!" – Aurora Knight
"Jeremy Aureate excels every bit a theater instructor because, in addition to teaching theater history and acting skills, Jeremy broadens this educational activity. Unlike most high school theater programs, Aliso Niguel High School has the Aliso Niguel Theater Company. While Jeremy acts as executive producer, all other staff members are students, ranging from artistic manager to treasurer. This really enables his students to have responsibility for the flavor and its content, too equally prepare them for a professional person life in theater, if they choose to become that route." – Lex Leigh
Shannon Graham teaches theater at Ocean View High School.
Andrea Greene teaches dance at Canyon High School.
"Ms. Greene's amazing knowledge of trip the light fantastic is evident in her students' performances and abilities. Ms. Greene works tirelessly to support her students and open up doors of opportunity for them in the globe of trip the light fantastic. Each twelvemonth Ms. Greene's students put on amazing dance shows for our school and community." – Craig Abercrombie
Diane Griebe teaches dance at Tustin Loftier School.
Stella Griffin teaches drama at Brethren Christian High School.
"In her 17th twelvemonth equally Brethren Christian's theater director, Stella Griffin approaches every class and every product with vitality and passion. It is such a pleasure to lookout her collaborate with students, from sixth-graders through high school seniors. With a broad teaching range, she spends one hour getting shy junior high school students to come out of their shells in a drama or comedy game, and the next hr coaching a high schoolhouse junior to think more securely about the experience the graphic symbol has gone through in the previous scene. With each student and each production, Stella brings integrity and actuality to the script and looks to become the audition and the students to absorb the work deeply. And her commitment is always to brand spiritual values the top priority both in the lives of students and alumni and in the themes she explores. Alumni from Stella's programme at Brethren Christian are working in film, television and alive theater in L.A. and Orange County." – Len Montgomery
Tannis Hanson teaches theater at Sage Colina School.
"Tannis Hanson received her bachelor's degree in technical journalism with a small in theater from Colorado State Academy. She went on to earn her MFA in acting from Cal Country Long Beach. Before joining the faculty at Sage, she taught improvisation, acting, vocalism, movement and audition techniques at Vanguard University as well as Azusa Pacific University. Ms. Hanson has extensive professional acting and directing experience and is a member of the Screen Actors Club. She is an active member of the Actors Co-op Theater Visitor in Hollywood, where she not only works every bit an thespian, just serves on the lath of directors. She is a sweet and patient teacher and works hard to ensure that her students really jump into theater and aren't agape to get a niggling silly in the class. She is currently directing the autumn musical for Sage Hill, 'Lilliputian Shop of Horrors.'" – Kelly Parker
Kathy Harris teaches theater arts at Mission Viejo High School and is the district visual and performing arts coordinator for the Saddleback Valley Unified School Commune.
"Kathy has been teaching drama for more than than 40 years and has created and headed up numerous theater pedagogy programs for students in Orange County. She has dedicated everything to her students and the program to give them every opportunity to learn nigh theater and the endless artistic possibilities for them." – Lisa Goins
"Kathy Harris is an honor-winning arts instructor in Orange Canton. She is not only an expert in directing and producing, just she is first and foremost an educator. Her contributions to the arts have been felt all around the land as her students go and work in every area of professional entertainment. Every one of her students walks abroad from her plan knowing they received the best education and have a life-long mentor." – Chris Hixson
Melanie Harvey teaches theater and testify choir at Cypress Loftier School.
Christy Hernandez teaches tap trip the light fantastic at the Huntington Beach Academy for the Performing Arts.
"She is able to explain concepts in multiple ways. Christy is the definition of "no kid left behind," e'er ensuring the class understands before adding concepts. In addition to her unique classroom atmosphere, she challenges her students at a condom pace, yet constantly keeps them on their feet. Her dear for education is visible, and she is intent on sharing the art of tap with her dancers." – Diane Makas
Marie Hoffman teaches trip the light fantastic at the Huntington Beach Academy for the Performing Arts.
"Marie non simply prepares her students for the physical requirements of the professional dance world, but the emotional requirements as well. Her pedagogy methods manage to inspire and brainwash her students at the aforementioned time, encouraging cocky-discovery while maintaining strong technique. Marie's love for dance is translated into her students, and she produces talented, confident and stylistic working dancers." – Diane Makas
Jeremy Hohn teaches theater for Bixby Educational Events.
Jennifer Howerton teaches dance at Villa Park High School.
Joe Hufferd teaches theater at Troy High Schoolhouse.
Steven Hyde is the classical and contemporary dance conservatory director at the Orangish County School of the Arts.
Melissa Jacobson teaches theater at Mater Dei High School.
Frannie Jaskowiak teaches dance at Buena Park Loftier Schoolhouse.
Jacqueline Jecmen teaches theater at Corona del Mar Loftier School.
Brian Johnson teaches theater arts at La Habra Loftier School.
Edward Johnson teaches dance at University Loftier School.
Ashley Jones teaches trip the light fantastic toe at Marina High Schoolhouse.
Rikki Jones teaches dance at Los Alamitos Loftier School.
"Rikki has congenital a astounding dance program. She is a passionate instructor who cares deeply most the success of all of her students. Her on-campus performances sell out and receive rave reviews." – David Moellenkamp
Alyssa Jones teaches dance and is the managing director of performing arts at Crean Lutheran High School.
Arielle Kalina teaches trip the light fantastic toe at Santa Margarita Catholic High School.
Alexis Karol teaches drama at Laguna Embankment Loftier Schoolhouse.
Cynthia Kaska teaches dance at Costa Mesa High Schoolhouse.
"Cynthia has created a programme that goes beyond the walls and floors of the trip the light fantastic studio. Through her honey and teaching of trip the light fantastic toe, she has transformed hundreds of young students into confident, capable and proud young adults that have learned to serve others, their community and themselves with the reverence and respect they deserve." – Kirby Piazza
Claire Keeley teaches dance at El Modena High School.
"Claire is just starting on her career at El Modena, where she is taking over the honor-winning trip the light fantastic toe program from Seonag Turner, who's moved to England. Claire brings passion and fresh ideas, and her grounding in classical ballet adds another dimension to our program." – Deborah Gillen
Sharon King teaches theater arts at Anaheim Loftier Schoolhouse.
"Sharon finds creative solutions to difficult problems and draws in volunteers, alumni and parents to piece of work with her programs. She is always looking for relevant, engaging material to produce that is both timely and has a strong connection to the students and the community. She is equally supportive of her technical theater students equally she is for her performers and finds multiple opportunities for them to build skills and practice their craft. But her greatest strength past far is that she cares so much for her students, she is compassionate and nurturing to even the most difficult students, never giving upwards on any of them. She goes far beyond the call of duty, as so many arts educators do, to produce quality productions and meet the needs of her students." – Meg Elder
Megan Kirby teaches dance and theater at Portola High School.
Amanda Klaus teaches trip the light fantastic toe at Woodbridge High Schoolhouse.
"Amanda has made the trip the light fantastic program into a thriving section. She cares securely for each and everyone of her students, and it shows in how much the students care for her." – Brad Harris
Barry Koff teaches theater arts at Pacific Declension High School.
Jim Kolb is the schoolhouse of dance chairman at the Orangish County School of the Arts.
Alesandra Krause teaches theater at Newport Harbor High School.
Jill Lavach teaches dance and theater at Garden Grove High Schoolhouse.
Shan Lawson teaches trip the light fantastic toe at El Dorado High Schoolhouse.
Lindsey Lee teaches dance at Dana Hills Loftier School.
Maile Leonard teaches trip the light fantastic toe at Western High School.
Tess Lina teaches acting and Shakespeare studies at the Orange County School of the Arts.
"Ms. Lina is a professional actress of stage and screen. Ms. Lina has go an extraordinary motivator, leader, and creator of possibilities and opportunities for hundreds of young people in Orange Canton. Non only does this graduate of The Julliard School of Drama teach interim and Shakespeare classes to middle and loftier schoolers, only she as well serves every bit managing managing director and production manager at Shakespeare/Summerfest at The Garden Grove Amphitheater every summertime. Ms. Lina non just manages to inspire young students to study, enjoy and thrive doing the works of Shakespeare, but and then manages to create meaningful opportunities for them to use and farther these skills at the theater, frequently being paid to act alongside such noted theater pros as David Denman, Harry Groener and Hal Landon, but also performing free children's versions of Shakespeare for kids in the Garden Grove area, as they hone valuable professional person skills and build a bridge to higher and the entertainment world. Both her classes and the summer youth plan at SOC have grown to become extremely popular and successful under her devoted guidance, tireless volunteer hours and efforts, and unwavering devotion to the students. All this while balancing duties as a mom of ii piddling boys and her ain professional career." – John Walcutt
Susan Lord teaches theater arts at Laguna Hills High School.
"Mrs. Lord is corking because she is a wonderful role model, and she teaches students how to organize their time, stay on task, and other skills we can utilize in life. She is witty, and she cares a lot virtually her students. She creates a identify that most of us call our second domicile. She also does interesting shows that not many other schools do (similar "Large Fish," "Dainty Work if You Tin can Get It" and "The Fantasticks") that makes kids interested in a wider range of theater performances."" – from an anonymous student
Amy Luskey Barth teaches theater arts at Santa Margarita Catholic High School.
Meshell Maes teaches trip the light fantastic at Yorba Linda Loftier School.
Diane Makas teaches choreography and musical theater, and is the creative director of the Huntington Beach Academy for the Performing Arts.
"Diane is one of those teachers that students will never forget. She inspires creativity and personal exploration within her students, often igniting a spark in them they didn't accept before. She e'er urges students to work to their personal best, and her door is always open to both students and staff. She is a dedicated instructor and leader who leaves a lasting impact on all that she meets." – Zach Edwards
"Diane Makas is the adult female behind the automobile that is Huntington Beach APA! For the past twenty years, Diane's vision has transformed this performing arts plan from its beginnings to the incredible multifaceted arts school that it is today. Her expertise in trip the light fantastic toe and as a choreographer has added a professional person touch to countless musical theater productions as well as the wonderful trip the light fantastic concerts and invitationals she has been involved with throughout the years. Her vast preparation and unmeasured skills along with her intuitive artistic middle are only part of what makes her a nifty instructor and leader. Her ability to reach beyond the norm and create a performing arts environment harmonious for students and staff akin on an administrative level brings information technology on home for this performing arts trailblazer. Diane is truly one of a kind among Orange County arts educators!" – Tim Nelson
Briana Manasas teaches theater at Foothill High School.
Sarah Markley teaches theater and picture analysis at Tustin High School.
Matt Mankiewicz teaches theater at Gilt Loma Elementary.
"Matt is a tremendous teacher that encourages his young students to explore their artistic passion. He has spent a tremendous corporeality of time developing the theater program at his elementary school — putting on productions, taking his students to productions and obtaining updated equipment for their theatrical shows. After long days of teaching and planning for his own program, he comes to La Habra to train my students how to use our technical theater equipment. He is patient and encouraging but demanding and persistent. I capeesh his ability to challenge my students only to likewise to aid them overcome those challenges. He is an incredibly hard worker and has an infectious positive attitude." – Brian Johnson
Rochelle Mapes teaches jazz and contemporary dance at the Orangish County School of the Arts.
"Equally a defended employee for xv years, Ms. Rochelle Mapes teaches six levels of jazz/contemporary and is a facilitator for the commercial dance conservatory at OCSA. Her classes and choreographies are always exemplary with special attention to technique and quality performance styles. On top of her all-encompassing educational activity schedule, Rochelle recently graduated with honors from Cal State Long Beach with an MA in dance, receiving a College of the Arts Award for Distinguished Achievement in Creative Activity. She is likewise a dancer and choreographer with the RhetOracle Dance Company. Her professional person approach never overshadows her desire to attain each and every dancer she works with, resulting in beautifully trained dancers." – Jim Kolb
Pauline Maranian teaches theater and is the visual and performing arts department chairperson at Estancia Loftier School.
Keli Marchbank teaches drawing and painting at Costa Mesa High School.
"Keli is a dedicated, warm, friendly and passionate teacher. She truly cares about her students and our school customs. She has a mode of bringing out wonderful things in her students. She recently organized a fantastic district senior art show that was a great success." – Sandy Gilboe
"Keli Marchbank is the kind of teacher students think years afterwards as having an impact on their life. Keli goes across the elements of art in her grade to reach students at a deeper level that makes an impression. Her students' many awards, prizes and honors pale in comparison to what they win from having had her as a instructor, mentor and guide through their high schoolhouse years." – Kirby Piazza
Kristina Marquez teaches dance at Mater Dei Loftier School.
Frankie Marrone teaches musical theater and interim at Tri-School Theater.
"I'm biased, of course, considering Frankie was not simply my student at Tri-Schoolhouse but he now is the executive artistic director of the program I founded 29 years ago. I am so proud of him. Frankie brings an incredible energy and enthusiasm to his work. He is an boggling talent who has so much to share with his students. His artistic sensibilities combined with his passion and skill for theatrical storytelling is truly exciting. He is taking Tri-School Theater to a new level! The students of Connelly, Rosary and Servite are blest to take him at the helm!" – Amy Luskey Barth
Cami Marseilles teaches dance at Corona del Mar High School.
Eugene Martin teaches drama at Rancho Alamitos High Schoolhouse.
Richard Marting teaches drama at Godinez Primal High School.
"Richard helped create the theater program at Godinez when the school opened in 2007 with just one form of 24 students. He now teaches four very total drama classes representing four levels of classes. Rich is constantly taking students on field trips effectually Orange County to meet live theater and participates annually with the Chapman University Shakespeare Festival. In addition to seeing lots of live theater, his students are constantly creating and performing on campus and in the customs! His energy in class and dear for drama is infectious! He is just one of the reasons Godinez is such a great school!" – Jeanette McMahon
Ann-Marie McClellan teaches dance at JSerra Catholic Loftier School.
"Mrs. McClellan is a instructor with amazing grade, taste and professionalism. She is immensely creative and supportive of each of her students." – Brian Dehn
Laurie Mason teaches theater at San Clemente Loftier Schoolhouse.
Lauren McNair teaches dance at Fullerton Union Loftier School.
Holly Mehling teaches dance at St. Margaret'south Episcopal Schoolhouse.
Mackenzie Minnich teaches trip the light fantastic toe at Capistrano Valley High School.
Jill Mirsch teaches dance at La Quinta High School.
Laura Mitchell teaches theater at Segerstrom Loftier School.
Vanessa Montgomery teaches theater arts at Loara High School.
Antonio Moon teaches theater arts at Beckman High Schoolhouse.
"Antonio has done a nifty job at Beckman building the theater plan into what it is today. It'southward wonderful having the expertise of a professional actor in the classroom with our kids. Our theater students tackle ambitious and professional programs every twelvemonth that prepare them for the next level." – Jim Kollias
Megan Morphis teaches trip the light fantastic at Crean Lutheran Loftier School.
Gregg Munsell teaches theater at Westminster High School.
Kelli Murphy teaches trip the light fantastic at Aliso Niguel Loftier School.
Leslee Myers teaches theater and song music at Pacifica Christian High School.
Jamie Nadeau teaches dance and choreography at Orange Lutheran High School.
"She inspires students by helping them notice their full potential as a person, and that makes them better dancers." – Crysti Everhart
Jeanne Nellesen teaches theater and is the fine arts department chairperson at Servite High Schoolhouse.
"Jeanne appreciates the wonderful benefits of theater and wants all students to exist able to experience a number of aspects of theater, from performing to tech to writing. Students in her intro course often are inspired to work on a school play or musical. Through Junior Thespians, she besides gets students interested at an early age so that they continue in theater once they attend Servite or one of our sister schools, Rosary Academy or Connelly High Schoolhouse." – Olga Hofreiter
Tim Nelson teaches musical theater and voice at the Huntington Beach Academy for the Performing Arts.
"Tim Nelson is an extremely talented quadruple-threat teacher that approaches his classes from the center and provides a creative and safe surround for students to larn and abound. He is known for developing top-notch talent, evidenced by the number of students now on Broadway stages and touring companies. He has too received local, national and international accolades for his work in musical theater." – Diane Makas
Barbara Noel teaches dance at Santa Ana High School.
Bob Nydegger teaches drama at Liberty Christian School.
"He donates so much of his fourth dimension to really make this plan and his students successful." – David Whitmire
Andrea Oberlander teaches trip the light fantastic at Whittier Christian High Schoolhouse.
Kim Ofcacek teaches theater at Brea Olinda High School.
Melissa Ordaz teaches theater at Whittier Christian High School.
Kathy Paladino teaches drama at Costa Mesa High Schoolhouse.
Christina Papandrea teaches dance at Crean Lutheran High School.
Marlene Peña-Marin is the international dance conservatory manager at the Orangish Canton Schoolhouse of the Arts.
Joe Parrish teaches theater at Buena Park High School.
Monica Pena teaches dance at Valencia High School.
Lauren Peterson teaches trip the light fantastic toe at San Clemente High School.
Cathy Petz teaches theater arts at Yorba Linda High Schoolhouse.
Amy Poe teaches theater at Bolsa Grande High Schoolhouse.
Robert Porch is the ballroom dance coordinator at the Orange County School of the Arts.
Megan Pyle teaches trip the light fantastic and theater at Portola High School.
Ira Raibon teaches theater at St. Margaret'due south Episcopal School.
Corrie Rausch teaches theater at Newport Harbor High School.
Darcy Rice teaches drama and is the director of arts and performing arts section chairperson at St. Margaret's Episcopal Schoolhouse.
"Darcy oversees the entire arts program for St. Margaret's, which includes theater, band, choir, orchestra, dance and visual arts. His groundwork is in theater and playwriting, and at St. Margaret'south he has directed around 50 mainstage theater productions. In his career so far, Darcy has taught hundreds of students how to develop their theatrical skills and observe their own creative voices. He lives the school's mission of educating hearts and minds of young people for lives of learning, leadership and service." – Michele Silverman
Michael Ritchey teaches theater at Santa Margarita Cosmic High School.
Rachael Rivas teaches theater at Orangish High School.
Robert Robertson teaches theater operations at Tri-School Theatre.
Mary Robinson teaches theater at Sage Hill School.
"Mary Robinson began working at Sage Loma School in 2010. She is responsible for producing all programming in the Studio at Sage Loma, where she brings unique, diverse, thoughtful and inspiring programs to our community. She besides is a member of the Sage Eye for Innovative Curriculum, oversees the parent education series and teaches theater ensemble and arts survey. Ms. Robinson has acted in more than 50 productions at major regional theaters beyond the United States. Her endless contributions to both the school and her students is inspiring. She encourages her students to open upwards and try new things and finds their youthful exuberance contagious." – Kelly Parker
Noelle Robinson teaches dance at Sage Hill Schoolhouse.
"Prior to joining Sage Colina in 2014, Noelle Robinson was a dancer and performer in Cirque du Soliel's production of 'Viva Elvis,' appearing in more than 1,500 shows in Las Vegas. She was too a featured dancer in the motion picture 'Loftier School Musical iii.' She creates a positive atmosphere in all her dance classes and is kind, inspiring and encouraging to her students. With all of her real-globe dance experience, she is an first-class example of what y'all can do to follow and achieve your dreams!" – Kelly Parker
Peter Roche is the technical theater at Laguna Beach High Schoolhouse.
Joanna Rogers is the theater production managing director at Orange Lutheran Loftier School.
Teri Ross teaches trip the light fantastic toe at La Habra High School.
Robert Rotenberry teaches interim and theater production at the Huntington Beach Academy for the Performing Arts.
"Robert Rotenberry is an invested and investigative teacher and thespian who spends his vacations in audiences both near and far, planning for his students' side by side productions. He's organized, chatty and an incredible storyteller. Robert is always looking ahead to the adjacent season and behind to reflect on and cherish successes. His focus is on the students beginning, giving them as many performance and learning opportunities as possible." – Emily Iverson
Karen Rymar is the musical theater conservatory banana manager at the Orangish Canton School of the Arts.
Erik Sandoval teaches dance at Crean Lutheran High Schoolhouse.
Samantha Sanford teaches theater arts at Dana Hills High School.
"Ms. Sanford connects well with her students and creates a work environment that is unique and productive." – Maddie Wand
Melissa Saunders teaches trip the light fantastic toe at Promise Schoolhouse.
Jean Savopolos-Dean teaches trip the light fantastic at Estancia Loftier School.
Terry Schwinge teaches theater arts at Santa Ana High Schoolhouse.
Judy Scialpi teaches dance at Northwood High School.
Christine Shepherd teaches theater at Century Loftier Schoolhouse.
Jen Shetland teaches trip the light fantastic at Sonora High Schoolhouse.
Lynn Silverman teaches trip the light fantastic at Century High School.
Michele Silverman teaches theater production managing director at St. Margaret'southward Episcopal Schoolhouse.
Cassandra Silverstein teaches theater arts at Middle College High School.
Julie Simmons teaches trip the light fantastic toe at Newport Harbor High School.
Sheryl Sloate teaches trip the light fantastic at Irvine Loftier School.
Laura Sotelo teaches dance at Godinez Central Loftier School.
"Laura Sotelo has taught dance in Santa Ana for 13 years and is in her eighth year at Godinez Fundamental High School. She loves to innovate dance to her students because it's a way for them to express themselves. Laura enjoys helping kids develop stiff and able bodies. Dance is liberating and she is passionate about teaching kids the skills in lodge for them to find that freedom." – Helen Seigel
Heather Stafford is the integrated arts conservatory manager at the Orange County School of the Arts.
Grace Stanton teaches theater at Valencia High School.
Cris Stuart teaches dance at Tesoro High School.
Kathleen Switzer teaches theater arts at El Dorado High Schoolhouse.
Amy Sydoruk teaches theater at Pacific Declension High School.
Andrea Taylor teaches dance at the Huntington Beach Academy for the Performing Arts.
"Andrea Taylor is one of the well-nigh defended teachers that I have always worked with. She is a tireless abet for students first and foremost. Mrs. Taylor is a dedicated professional, and her cognition of trip the light fantastic toe is in a higher place all. Considering she worked in the industry, she recognizes what it takes to be a professional dancer and imparts that on her students with a passion and enthusiasm that is infectious." – Stacy Robison
"Andrea is a teacher who strives to larn more not merely for herself, but to in turn evangelize better education to her students. Her passion and drive for student comeback is tangible, and she pushes her dancers daily to work their hardest. Her motivation and piece of work ethic is contagious in her classroom, and she sets a welcoming yet focused atmosphere." – Diane Makas
Alexi Thomas teaches theater at Mater Dei High School.
Brenda Torres teaches dance at Valley High School.
Eric Torres teaches dance at Valencia High School.
Emily Tucker teaches drama at Capistrano Valley High School.
"Ms. Tucker is in her 12th year instruction at Capistrano Valley High School. She is a defended teacher within and outside the classroom. She works with students daily, coaching and pulling out acting talents many did not realize thy possessed. Because so much of the dramatic experience comes from really seeing shows live, Ms. Tucker sets up multiple field trips to come across professional person and higher performances. Whether they be across the street at Saddleback College, locally in Costa Mesa or Los Angeles, or a short flight across the country to New York, she is constantly providing students with experiences they will never forget." – Andy Waldukat
Brienne Velton teaches trip the light fantastic toe at Pacifica High School.
Leiana Volen teaches trip the light fantastic toe at Sunny Hills Loftier School.
John Walcutt is acting conservatory managing director at the Orange County School of the Arts.
Ruth Wallace teaches theater at Bethel Baptist Schoolhouse.
Megan Ward teaches dance at Beckman Loftier School.
Justin Werth teaches theater at Santiago High School.
Nathan Wheeler teaches theater at St. Margaret'southward Episcopal Schoolhouse.
Jim Whitson teaches acting for stage and camera at Crean Lutheran High School.
"Jim'south commitment to the students is unmatched. He constantly encourages students to push themselves and act in a mode that is total of emotion and intrigue. It'due south a pleasure to work with a teacher who is and then talented and caring!" – Jonathan Pratt
Alison Wills teaches dance at Troy High School.
Elise Ybarra teaches theater at JSerra Cosmic High School.
"She is incredibly artistic and passionate about the art and her students. She has done amazing piece of work and it is a pleasure to watch her grow the plan!" – Brian Dehn
Nicki Yokota is the technical arts coordinator at St. Margaret's Episcopal School.
Robert Zick teaches theater at Fountain Valley High School.
Source: https://www.ocregister.com/2017/09/21/outstanding-theater-and-dance-teachers/
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