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EDUCATION PROFILE:
Master of Fine Arts in Theatre, University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho 2011
Bachelor of Science in University Studies, Dance Minor, Brigham Young University- Idaho, Rexburg, Idaho 2006
Associate of Science in General Science, Brigham Young University-Idaho, Rexburg, ID 2004
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE:
Teaching Appointments:
Teaching Faculty Treasure Valley Community College, Ontario, OR
2018-PRESENT Teach TA 100 OA Intro to Theater, and TA 253 OA Theater Performance
Developed a new curriculum to provide online versions of courses.
Mentor Teacher Fruitland School District #373, Fruitland, ID
2022-PRESENT Instructional Coach and Mentor teacher for all FSD staff and faculty
Work one-on-one with teachers to develop student centered goals to illicit growth
Teaching Faculty Fruitland High School, Fruitland, ID
2018-2022 Taught courses in Broadcasting, Video Technology, Speech, Yearbook and
Musical Theater.
Adjusted content delivery to work with COVID-19 expectations and changing procedures.
Developed curriculum following dual credit guidelines for Speech course.
Developed curriculum for New Video Technology Course.
Advisor for FHS Annual, work with students to produce final publication.
Teach an early morning musical theater class with over 40 students to produce a musical each semester.
Teaching Faculty Fruitland Middle School, Fruitland, ID
2016-2018 Taught courses to public middle school students grade 8 in English, Honors English, and Drama; Taught Musical Theater at high school to grades 9-12 Administered the Engage New York curriculum to enhance student’s
understanding of diversity in our nation.
Fundraised and produced the first musical at the high school in over 23 years.
Member of the “Fruitland Leads” committee serving as an advisor to the district
administration team
Dept. Head- Faculty Centennial High School, Boise, ID
2013-2016 Taught courses to public high school students grade 9-12 in Intro. to Stagecraft, Adv. Stagecraft, Musical Theater, Intro. to Costume Design, and Student
Leadership
Managed Dept. Budget, built sets for all 4 productions a year, assisted in direction
of all plays; Directed two musicals yearly.
Scheduled, managed, billed, and facilitated Centennial Performing Arts Center
for the West Ada School District and The Little Theater for Centennial High School.
Managed staff/crew of 5-10 for each event/production.
Teaching Faculty Teacher, Idaho Arts Charter School, Nampa, ID
2012-2013 Taught courses to public high school students grade 9-12 in Acting, Adv. Acting,
Stagecraft, English 9, and Creative Writing
Introduced students to principles of Alexander Technique, Rasaboxes, and
Meisner Techniques in Acting
Installed lighting, and curtains for new auditorium
Trained students and staff on used of ETC Smartboard
Teaching Faculty Centennial High School, Boise, ID
2009-2012 Taught courses to public high school students grade 9-12 in Intro. to Stagecraft,
Adv. Stagecraft, Musical Theater, Music Appreciation
Managed Dept. Budget, built sets for all productions, assisted in direction of all
plays. Directed bi-yearly musical.
Scheduled, managed, billed, and facilitated Centennial Performing Arts Center
for West Ada School District and The Little Theater for Centennial High School
Non-Academic Employment:
Owner-Operator Sterling Shaved Ice, Weiser, ID
2020- PRESENT Run a shaved ice trailer that I rebuilt out of a horse trailer
Develope products, budget, marketing plans, and tax preparations
Hire and train 6 part time employees for seasonal work
Owner-Operator The Metropole Cafe, Weiser, ID
2022- 2023 Run the only sit down coffee shop in downtown Weiser
HR for 8 employees, including training, certifications, scheduling
Responsible for creating a “3rd place” for residents to gather together
Engage the community through conversation, movie nights, disco nights, and other events
Manage food safety requirements, bake, and offer continuing education to maintain consistent quality and customer satisfaction.
Won 2023 Best Coffee House in Western Treasure Valley
Technical Director Nampa Civic Center, Nampa, ID
2008-2009 Managed Brandt Auditorium (640 seat proscenium theater) Designed lights for over 200 different productions (musicals, recitals,
concerts, etc)
Communicated with touring technical directors to preset lights and soft good for incoming production; Hired, prepared, and supervised up to 15 employees for
incoming touring productions.
Maintained auditorium equipment, through maintenance schedule
Advised organization on new equipment purchases and installment
Worked with renting patrons to meet needs of each event
Played a major role in maintaining a budget for the auditorium (approx. $250K)
Completed carpet cleanings through hot water extraction, encapsulation, and bonnet cleaning when needed.
Lighting Designer Music Theatre of Idaho, Nampa, ID
2008-2010 Resident lighting designer for theater group
Designed, focused, and programmed lights for seven musicals a year.
Actor/Director Starlight Mountain Theatre, Garden Valley, ID
2006-2018 Core actor in summer stock theatre for three seasons
Directed two productions
Production photographer for three years
Lighting Designer for winter season shows for two years.
Director/Designer Knock ‘Em Dead Dinner Theatre, Boise, ID
2006-2014 Resident Technical Director and Lighting Designer for all productions from 2011-
2014
Designed and built scenery when contracted out
Actor for at least one show a year
Technical & Spotlight Events Inc, Eagle, ID
Logistical Coordinator Scheduled and booked flights for 30+ staff and guest judges for weekly flights
2007-2008 Loaded Trucks and restocked equipment for dance competitions Setup, Directed, and Loaded out 2 competitions a month in event venues across
the nation
Completed telemarketing calls to studios to complete registrations
Lighting Electrician Brigham Young University- Idaho, Theater Department, Rexburg, ID
2004-2006 Set up and focused lighting for each theater performance
Loaded in and out various traveling groups using the venues
Designed and programmed lights for children’s shows and student concerts.
THEATRE PROFILE:
Founder/Director Re.Theater, Fruitland, ID
2017- PRESENT MARY POPPINS JR, SEUSSICAL JR, WIZARD OF OZ JR, DISNEY’S NEWSIES,
MOANA JR, BRIGHT STAR, THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE, ALL SHOOK UP, THE LITTLE MERMAID, THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL, FROZEN JR, INTO THE WOODS JR, JOSEPH A.T.D.C.
Founder/Director Meridian CUE, Meridian, ID
2013-PRESENT JOSEPH A.T.D.C, SHREK JR, LITTLE MERMAID JR, CINDERELLA G2K,
PETER PAN JR, SLEEPING BEAUTY KIDS, HAIRY TALE ROCK, ALICE IN WONDERLAND
Director/Technical Director Weiser Little Theater, Weiser, ID
2016-2022 SPITFIRE GRILL, MY THREE ANGELS, CRAZY LADIES, NUNSENSE, SILENT
SKY
Director/Technical Director Four Rivers Community Theater, Ontario, OR
2017-2018 FOOTLOOSE, ELF JR, ARISTOCATS KIDS
Director Starlight Mountain Theater, Garden Valley, ID
2008, 2018 LET’S MURDER MARSHA, 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
Director/Technical Director Centennial High School, Boise, ID
2009-2016 FOOTLOOSE, BIG FISH, CRAZY FOR YOU, SEUSSICAL JR, MARY POPPINS,
BEAUTY & THE BEAST JR, GUYS & DOLLS JR, LEGALLY BLONDE, LITTLE MERMAID JR
Director/Technical Director Idaho Arts Charter School, Nampa, ID
2012-2013 FLAMING IDIOTS, TWELFTH NIGHT, GIFTS OF THE MAGI, LITTLE
SHOP OF HORRORS
Director/Technical Director 4th Wall Players, Edinburgh, Scotland
2012, 2016 YELLOW BOAT, IN A ROOM SOMEWHERE
Director Knock ‘Em Dead Dinner Theater, Boise, ID
2011 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
Scenic Design/ Knock ‘Em Dead Dinner Theater, Boise, ID
Technical Director CUCKOO’S NEST, GIFTS OF THE MAGI, SOMETHING’S AFOOT, JOSEPH A.
2011-2014 T. D. C, NOT NOW DARLING, XANADU, OKLAHOMA, MURDER ROOM
Scenic Design/ Centennial High School, Boise, ID
Technical Director TWELFTH NIGHT, BONE CHILLER, NOISES OFF, PRIDE & PREJUDICE, TOM
2008-2016 JONES, THE OUTSIDERS, DILEMMAS WITH DINNER, ALICE IN WONDERLAND,
REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE, THE TRIALS OF ROBIN HOOD, CHARLOTTE’S WEB, YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU, THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER, DARK AND STORMY NIGHT
Lighting Design Music Theater of Idaho, Nampa, ID
2008-2010 CATS, WILLIE WONKA, SOUND OF MUSIC, SWEET CHARITY, SEUSSICAL,
BEAUTY & THE BEAST, LES MISERABLE, KING AND I, TOM SAWYER, CINDERELLA, SWEENY TODD, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, ANNIE
Lighting Design Spotlight Theater, Nampa, ID
2011, 2014 HAIRSPRAY (2011, 2014)
Lighting Design LDS Church, Meridian, ID
2010-2015 SAVIOR OF THE WORLD (2010, 2012, 2015)
Lighting Design Starlight Mountain Theater, Boise, ID
2006-2008 ALWAYS PATSY KLINE, FOOTLOOSE, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, HIGH SCHOOL
MUSICAL, BEAUTY & THE BEAST
TEACHING ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Area of Specialization:
Mentor Teaching, Instructional Design, Student Engagement
Theatre: Directing, Stage Lighting, Scenic Design, Technical Direction, Acting, Musical Theatre, Specialty Props, Puppets
Broadcasting: Video Production, Editing
Yearbook: Photography, Layouts, Graphic Design
Special Awards:
2023 Best Coffee House Metropole Cafe Argus Observer
2023 Mentor Teacher of the Year Fruitland School District Idaho Education Assoc.
2021 Educator of the Year Fruitland High School Fruitland Education Assoc.
2019 Educator of the Year Fruitland High School Fruitland Education Assoc.
2018 Inter-Level Middle School Association Teacher of the Year
2016 Teacher of the Year Fruitland Middle School
Best Scenic Design Trailer Park the Musical Stage Coach Theater
2015 Best Lighting Design Big Fish the Musical Broadway World Boise
Best Supporting Actor in a Musical Big Fish the Musical Broadway World Boise
2014 Best Direction of a Musical Mary Poppins the Musical Broadway World Boise
2014 Best High School Production Mary Poppins the Musical Broadway World Boise
Best Lighting Design Mary Poppins the Musical Broadway World Boise Best Scenic Design Mary Poppins the Musical Broadway World Boise Theatre Arts Teacher of the Year Idaho Speech Arts Teacher Association (ISATA)
2013 Best Lighting Design Les Miserables Broadway World Boise
Best Scenic Design Les Miserables Broadway World Boise
Workshops:
2022 Fruitland School District, Brain Breaks- Increasing Student Engagement
Fruitland School District, Building Better Relationships
2019 College of Southern Idaho, Puppetry for Teens
College of Southern Idaho, Musical Theater Magic
2016 Weiser Little Theater, Get the Call-Back
Weiser Little Theater, Re-Call Method of Memorization
2016 Southern Idaho Conference: Drama, Magic Wands: Solder with your Students
Southern Idaho Conference: Drama, Re-Call Method of Memorization
2013 Meridian School District, Re-Call Method of Memorization
2012 Meridian School District, Power of Puppetry
2011 Nampa School District, Mackie Sound Board Basics
2010 Idaho Speech Arts Teachers Association, Technical Theatre in High School
SERVICE:
Public Duty:
2022-PRESENT City Councilman - City of Weiser
Public Library Liaison, Planning and Zoning Committee Member, Parks & Rec Committee Member, Weiser Airport Commission Member, Weiser Economic Development Committee Member
2021-PRESENT Vestry Member- St. Luke’s Episcopal Church of Weier
Professional Affiliations:
2022-PRESENT Assoc. Of Idaho Cities (AIC)
2016-PRESENT Fruitland Education Association (FEA)
2013-2020 Educational Theater Association (EdTA) Professional Member
2013-2019 Theater Group Association (TGA)
Committees:
2024 Fruitland Education Association Negotiations Team Member
2023-PRESENT Weiser Development Design Standards Review Committee
2022-PRESENT Fruitland LEADS Committee
2021-2022 Weiser Public Library Board
2019-2021 Fruitland School District Long Term Facilities Planning Committee
2016 Idaho State Board of Education University Teacher Preparation Courses Review
2014 Idaho State Board of Education Humanities State Standards Review
Community Service:
2015-PRESENT Weiser Little Theatre, Board Member, Weiser, ID
2021-PRESENT Meridian CUE Theatre, Founder, President, Board of Directors, Meridian, ID
& 2013-2018
2013-2020 Educational Theater Association, Idaho Chapter Director, Weiser, ID
2011-2014 Knock ’Em Dead Dinner Theatre, Executive Board of Directors, Boise, ID
2009-2010 Can-Act Dinner Theatre, Board of Directors, Caldwell, ID
2008-2009 PIX Theatre, Board of Directors, Nampa, ID