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Not teaching disciplinary concepts in class places students without prior knowledge in a difficult position. Not all students have guardians with time to teach them extra concepts outside of school, or they may not have access to research these concepts on their own

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In theatre, it is important to have knowledge of many pieces in order to discuss the art form. Theatre often references itself, so it is important to understand what the piece is about and why it is so influential. It is difficult to consume theatre, especially live theatre, as it is a temporary art form that isn't always documented, and tickets can be expensive.

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There Is No Escaping Shakespeare | The New York Times

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As an educator, I would be doing my students a disservice if I were to attempt to teach students content without building a foundation of disciplinary literacy. Students are far more likely to succeed if they are given the correct tools. If a student has an understanding of the vocabulary, style, and conventions that are used in the writings, they are better able to understand the content of that writing

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Disciplinary literacy refers to knowledge of the vocabulary, writing style, and conventions of language that are used in the writing and content in a specific discipline

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I think that my biggest strength and weakness in teaching will be my focus on planning. I am a very anxious person, and I plan things out meticulously, and I think that that will help me in the classroom, but it will also be difficult because I struggle to pivot once those plans have been made.

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An image from the last musical I was in "Next to Normal"

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In undergrad, I had a really hard time studying theatre, as my acting professor did not believe that I had the “right look” to be onstage. I pivoted to studying directing because I was determined to make a difference. A difference in the stories being told, a difference in the type of people that I cast in my shows, and the message that I spread. I love directing now, and I still act from time to time. I love directing dramas, especially period pieces, and directing and acting in Shakespeare and dramatic musicals.

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Image from Our Town, the first show that I costume designed independently

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I have been in love with theatre since the age of 11, I have always loved telling stories, and being able to tell these stories with my best friends onstage was so fun to me. In high school, I developed my love of technical theatre, especially costumes.

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Photo from the first show that I directed. I found this script while exploring LGBT stories

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I really enjoy reading show scripts and discovering new pieces of theatre. I find it difficult to do when I am really busy, but I try to make time for it because I think that consuming new pieces of theatre is really important to continuing my education. I focus on new pieces that focus on social justice issues

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I recognize that I carry a lot of privilege along with me through life, and I am committed to sharing my space with anyone I can. I am committed to uplifting the voices of those who are often silenced, especially through the shows that I choose to participate in and produce myself. As a woman and as a member of the queer community, I find advocacy work incredibly important.

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My favorite family tradition has to do with our connection to our family farm in Canada. Many of my aunts, uncles, and cousins have gotten married there. I was incredibly close to my grandma growing up, and when she passed away and was cremated, her ashes were placed in a handmade urn made from a tree that grew on the family farm. My uncle who made the urn also made a lot of votive candle holders out of the same tree and gave them to everyone. We light the candle in that holder for every holiday and life event.

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My family on my fathers side is incredibly close, they all live in Canada and we visit them at least every other year. When I was in high school we would visit them every summer, and we would always bring friends along on the trip. Last summer when we went on the trip, I brought my fiance along, which was really important to me.