With a rich background in acting, teaching, and choreography, I bring a dynamic blend of performance and education to the world of theater. I hold an MFA in Acting/Theatre Arts Pedagogy from California State University, Long Beach, and a BFA in Music Theatre from Florida State University. My professional journey has taken me from national tours and regional performances to directing and choreographing for educational institutions, including my recent work as a middle school theater teacher at Windermere Preparatory School. I am passionate about fostering the next generation of performers and am eager to expand my creative vision by directing more productions, using my expertise in storytelling and movement to bring compelling narratives to life.
I was born and raised in the sun-kissed heart of Central Florida, where my family's legacy of growing, selling, and shipping citrus has flourished for over 70 years. With my father as an orange farmer, the rhythm of hard work was woven into the fabric of my upbringing; there has never been a moment in my life untouched by the lessons of diligence and dedication. This rich heritage has not only instilled in me a profound appreciation for the land but has also nurtured a deep desire to approach my endeavors with both tenacity and intelligence, seeking to balance effort with purpose in all that I pursue.
“One form of perseverance is the daily discipline of trying to do things better than we did yesterday.”