Arts Education in Practice
As a theatre educator, director, and producer, I create arts education experiences that bring together professional artistic practices, thoughtful curriculum design, and student-centered learning. My approach goes beyond teaching performance skills to cultivating creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, and confidence, empowering young people to take ownership of their artistic work.
Whether developing curriculum, directing productions, or leading classroom workshops, I strive to create inclusive, engaging environments where students are challenged to take artistic risks, explore their individual perspectives, and grow as both performers and people. My work integrates California’s Arts Standards and Teacher Performance Expectations (TPEs), differentiated instruction, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and ongoing assessment to support students with diverse abilities, backgrounds, and learning styles.
The following work samples, filmed during my instruction at Santa Monica High School during the 2023–2024 academic year, offer a glimpse into my approach to teaching and artistic collaboration through physical theatre, improvisation, Shakespeare, and student-led performance.
