Courses taught
Graduate Courses, University of Central Florida:
THE 5385 Dramatic Literature for Children
THE 5545 Theatre for Social Change
THE 6726 Advanced TYA Seminar
THE 6756 Methods of Teaching Drama
TPP 6216 Theatre for Young Audiences Tour
TPP 5248 Storytelling as Theatre Art
TPP 5386 Directing for Young Audiences
Undergraduate Courses, University of Central Florida:
THE 2000 Theatre Survey
THE 2305 Script Analysis
THE 3753 Creative Drama
THE 3905 Theatre for Youth and Young Audiences
TPP 3310 Directing I
TPP 3406 Devised Theatre
THE 5385 Dramatic Literature for Children
THE 5545 Theatre for Social Change
THE 6726 Advanced TYA Seminar
THE 6756 Methods of Teaching Drama
TPP 6216 Theatre for Young Audiences Tour
TPP 5248 Storytelling as Theatre Art
TPP 5386 Directing for Young Audiences
Undergraduate Courses, University of Central Florida:
THE 2000 Theatre Survey
THE 2305 Script Analysis
THE 3753 Creative Drama
THE 3905 Theatre for Youth and Young Audiences
TPP 3310 Directing I
TPP 3406 Devised Theatre
Sample syllabi
Recognition
- Teaching Incentive Program. UCF College of Arts and Humanities. 2023.
- The Barbara Truman Excellence in Blended Teaching Award. UCF Center for Distributed Learning. 2023.
- Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award. UCF College of Arts and Humanities. 2022.
- High Impact Practices Faculty Fellow. UCF Division of Student Learning and Academic Success. 2021 - 2022.
- Excellence in Graduate Teaching Award. UCF College of Arts and Humanities. 2020.
- Lin Wright Professional Teaching Grant Mentor. Recognized as official AATE mentor to grant recipient Ryan Skiles. American Alliance for Theatre and Education, 2017.
- LIFE at UCF Women Faculty Excellence in Academic Partnership Award. Presented in recognition of contribution to partnership with Orlando Repertory Theatre, 2017.
- OCPS/Kessler Bohemian Hotel Excellence in Teaching Fine Arts Award, 2021.
High Impact Practices
I teach multiple University-sanctioned High Impact Practice courses, designed to deepen student learning beyond the typical class experience. In these courses, students reflect on prior experiences, make connections across disciplines, engage with the community, and sharpen academic and professional goals. Several of these courses work in tandem with the Jeanette M Gould Traveling Theater. The photos and reflection video below are from the Fall 2023 Creative Drama course:
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Still Footage from Student-Directed Productions
Student-directed productions were a core component of my work with the Timber Creek Thespians. Upper level students completed directing projects that required them to research a show, develop a director's concept, and prepare a scene to direct. Students also received training in creating budgets, season selection, and other practical components of theatre management.
Students then applied for the opportunity to direct their junior or senior year. With the full support of a design team as well as teacher advisors, students directed the production from start to finish, including casting, creating a rehearsal schedule, and participating in production meetings.
Students then applied for the opportunity to direct their junior or senior year. With the full support of a design team as well as teacher advisors, students directed the production from start to finish, including casting, creating a rehearsal schedule, and participating in production meetings.