I offer group classes and private coaching for young children, youth, teens and adults. Students can choose to prepare scenes, poetry, mime, story telling and public speaking as well as Royal Conservatory Speech Arts and Drama practical exams. I also teach RCM speech arts theory courses. I'm passionate about helping students find their voice, connect with literature and communicate with power. I opened my own studio, "SHINE! Speech Arts & Drama" in 2016 after years of "subbing" in the field. My students have earned excellent marks in practical and theory exams, and won first place at the provincial level (Performing Arts BC Festival). I've adjudicated speech arts festivals in Williams Lake, Quesnel and Burns Lake, BC. I completed my Grade 10 practical exam in August, 2019 with honors, and I'm currently completing my ARCT. I teach high school drama at Cedars Christian School, where I have a drama troupe through the BC Thespians; I am a Board Member of the BC Thespians. I've earned a BA in Philosophy, Cum Laude, from Wheaton College, Wheaton, Illinois.
Specialized in
- Youth (7-17)
- Adults (18+)
- Young Children (under 7)
- Beginner/Elementary
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Teaches At
- Music school
- Online
- Teacher's home
- Teacher's studio
Credentials
- 1983 - BA with honors - Wheaton College
Professional development
- Drama 11, Drama 8 - High School Drama Teacher - 2017