Maddy Thiemann

Years Teaching at DFHS: 8

Total Years Teaching: 11

Degrees:

• B.A. in Dance Studies and Community Arts: Arts Management and Advocacy, Columbia College '15

Coach Thiemann, known by students as "Coach T" is starting her 11th year teaching, and celebrating her 8th year at Dutch Fork High School! Growing up in Indiana, Thiemann moved to South Carolina to attend Columbia College to study dance. While at CC, she completed observations and field experiences in Richland 1 and 2 schools, in addition to serving as the President of the Columbia College chapter of the National Dance Education Organization, which offered Day of Dance and various master classes for K-12 students on the college's campus. With the honors program, she co-presented Dance Master Classes in New Orleans and in Denver. Once landing in District Five, she took on the teaching and coaching opportunity with Dutch Fork Middle and the DFMS Dazzlers Dance Team for three years, and continues to support this program as the Varsity Head Coach and program director. The Dazzlers can be seen at football games, basketball games, school pep rallies, all DFHS Dance Program performances, and various community projects.

A note from the Coach:

I firmly believe that all students should have the opportunity to partake in the joy of dance. While Dazzlers is an audition only team and class, all are welcome in the dance program classes--no experience required. All I ask for is an open mind, a playful imagination, and a student's best effort so that our class can learn and grow together!