GHS FINE ARTS 

Joshua Johnson graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2022. He received a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts with a focus on Theatre Education. 

Mr. Johnson is in his 4th year of teaching theatre and teaching at Graham High School. As an alumnus of Graham High, Joshua was a product of the performing and visual arts programs. His main focus is on continuing to be a role model and pillar for his students throughout his classroom and the community. In just his three years at Graham, the program has been able to have several successful productions such as student showcases and the 2025 musical, James and the Giant Peach Jr.

Email: joshua_johnson@abs..k12.nc.us

William Brodman is entering his second year of teaching Band and Chorus at Graham High School in the 24-25 School Year. Mr. Brodman grew up in Cary, North Carolina and graduated from Green Hope High School in 2020. He student taught at Panther Creek High School in Cary in the Spring Semester of 2024.

Mr. Brodman graduated Summa Cum Laude from Appalachian State University in 2024 with his Bachelor's Degree in Instrumental Music Education. There, he studied Clarinet and Bass Clarinet with Dr. David Allen, and Saxophone with Dr. Scott Kallestad. At Appalachian, Mr. Brodman performed with the university's Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, Symphony Band, Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble II, Clarinet Ensemble, Saxophone Choir, Trombone Choir, Brass Ensemble II, Glee Club, and the Marching Mountaineers. 

Mr. Brodman is a member of several professional organizations including the National Band Association, the National Association for Music Education, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Kappa Kappa Psi, and Pi Kappa Lambda Honor Society.

Email: william_brodman@abss.k12.nc.us

Sophia Teachout was raised by two public school teachers, and is tickled to be joining a legacy of people with names that uncannily match their profession. She has been dancing since before she can remember, and loves to share her love of dance with others! She earned her B.A. in Dance and Cultural Studies from Sarah Lawrence College, where she had the privilege of studying with acclaimed dance artists working in nearby New York City. Her dancing is primarily rooted in modern and contemporary dance, with a background in ballet and jazz. This is her first year at Graham, and she is so excited to build up the program. 

Email: sophia_teachout@abss.k12.nc.us

William Fargo is starting his first year teaching art at Graham High, but he has 6 years of experience teaching in North Carolina. 

GHS Visual Arts embodies the ideas of freedom of expression and individuality. We explore multiple media (types of art) in each semester, addressing different techniques and processes for each type of art and you as an artist. Through art, we find the freedom to express your personality, explore the unknown and entice your audience to better understand you as an artist. All GHS students are required to take Visual Arts Beginning. With teacher approval, student artists are allowed to continue on with Visual Arts Accomplished and Visual Arts Honors. 

Email: william_fargo@abss.k12.nc.us