About Mr. Pressley

Hello! I am Mr. Pressley (or Mr. P/Mr. Pretzel), the Theatre Arts & Dramatics teacher at Herbert Akins Road Middle School. I just graduated from Appalachian State University in May, 2023 with a degree in theatre education. Upon my graduation, I moved to Wake County to begin my career at Herbert Akins Road Middle School. Though my professional career is just starting, I spent my time as a student acting in, directing, choreographing, and directing nearly 30 productions.

Some of my favorite previous roles include:

 Cowardly Lion - The Wizard of Oz

Gaston - Beauty and the Beast 

Prince Dauntless - Once Upon a Mattress 

Billy Crocker - Anything Goes 

Harry Bright - Mamma Mia!

I began my journey in theatre when I was in seventh grade, so I am thrilled to now be teaching theatre at the middle school level and instilling a love of theatre in future generations. I am looking forward to getting to know you and your student(s) throughout the year/semester.