Education and Credentials

  • California State University at Northridge, Northridge, CA 2007 Masters in School Administration and Tier One Administrative Credential
  • California State University at Dominguez Hills, Carson, CA 1995 Professional Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential/General Subject and Professional Clear Specialist Instruction Credential in Special Education/Learning Handicapped
  • Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, NY 1980 Bachelor of Science Degree in Theatre Arts

Work Experience

  • Notre Dame Academy Speech, Communications, and Drama Teacher 2013-Present
  • Beethoven Street Elementary School Performing Arts Teacher 2006-2013
  • Yeshiva Aharon Yaakov Ohr Eliyaha Resource Teacher 2008
  • Today’s Fresh Start Charter School Performing Arts Teacher 2007
  • Beethoven Street Elementary School Kindergarten Teacher 2006
  • California State University Dominguez Hills Instructor 2003-2004
  • Beethoven Street Elementary School Resource Specialist 2001-2005
  • Early Education Programs – Teacher, LA City Parks and Recreation and St. Paul the Apostle Church and Westside YMCA 1997-2000
  • Stoner Avenue Elementary School Resource Specialist 1992-1997
  • LAUSD Substitute Teacher 1991-1992
  • PS 40 Manhattan, NYC Board of Education, Resource Specialist, 1981-1985

Related Work Experience

    • Mentor USC School for the Arts 2013
    • Director Venice Chamber of Commerce Education Committee 2011-present
    • PTSA President Venice High School 2011-2013
    • PTA President, Beethoven Street Elementary School 2005-2006

    Highlights of Qualifications

    • Instructor: SPE 568 Instructional Strategies for Individuals with Mild/Moderate Disabilities. Graduate Program in Special Education CSUDH 2004
    • Presenter: Resource Specialist Conference – “Collaborative Models” Radisson Hotel, LA 2002
    • Presenter: LAUSD Professional Development Collaborative Spring Conference – “No Child Succeeds Alone”, Reseda High School 1997
    • Presenter: LAUSD Effective Practices Language Arts Practicum, Mulholland Middle School 1997
    • Presenter: LAUSD Staff Development Meetings – “Increasing Successful Identification and Instruction for Students with Special Needs – This Kid Needs Help”, Stoner Avenue Elementary School, Beethoven Elementary School, Paseo del Rey Elementary School, and Griffin Elementary School, Venice/Westchester Cluster Principals Meeting 1996-1997

    Personal Information

      I have also been working as an actress since my graduation from Skidmore College and The Circle in the Square Theatre Conservatory in New York.  I am currently performing the role of SISTER in “Late Nite Catechism” at various theatres in Southern and Northern California.  I have performed at the Pasadena Playhouse, Laguna Playhouse, Williamstown Theatre Festival and the Saratoga Performing Arts Center.  I have spent many years studying the Art of Acting with Michael Howard, Ray Barry, and Michael Kahn.  I have worked with children in creating Slam Jam poetry events. 

      Directed Performances

      2017 – Tennessee Williams - A Celebration written and directed by Kristin Duerr

      2017 – The Drowsy Chaperone by Martin and Mckellar; Directed by Kristin Duerr

      2016 – Funny Girl by Merrill and Styne; Directed by Kristin Duerr

        2015 – The Addams Family by Lippa and Brickman; Directed by Kristin Duerr

        2014 – A Holiday Carol by Kristin Duerr

        2013 – Hairspray written by Wittman and Shaiman; Directed by Kristin Duerr 

        2013 – The Frog Prince Revisited written by Jon Scieszka; Adapted for the Stage by Kristin Duerr

        2012 – The Memory Slippers by Kristin Duerr

        2011 – Boxes for Katje Written by Candace Fleming; Adapted for the Stage by Kristin Duerr

        2010 – Great Joy Written by Kate DiCamillo; Adapted for the Stage by Kristin Duerr

        2009 – The Red Shoes A play adapted by Kristin Duerr from the story by Michael Sporn originally created by Hans Christian Anderson

        2008 -  The Three Questions Written by Jon J. Muth; Adapted for the Stage by Kristin Duerr

        2007 – The Seven Spools of Thread Written by Angela Sheif Medearis; Adapted for the Stage by Kristin Duerr

        2006 – The Gift Adapted from the story “The Gift of the Magi” by O. Henry

        Member of

        • Drama Teachers of Southern California Association (DTASC)
        • Theatre Communications Group (TCG)
        • The Educational Theatre Association (EdTA)

        WINNER of the Varsity Musical Category First Place DTASC 2015