First Semester, College Professor!

Five years ago, I graduated with four Associate's Degrees from the College of Southern Maryland. I took a year off because I couldn't afford to go to the college I originally wanted to go to, North Carolina A&T under the direction of the amazing and talented, Frankie Day, may she rest in peace. God had another plan for me. I met a man that would eventually become my best friend, Sean Scriber during "Little Shop of Horrors" which was directed by Stacy Oosterink at Newtowne Players in Lexington Park, Maryland. Sean went to Frostburg State University. I had never heard of that school. Through some very generous friends and a lot of support, I was able to go to Frostburg State University and graduate Summa Cum Laude with my Bachelor's in Acting and Design Technology. I completed two separate tracks in two years, when my advisor told me it would take at least three, unless I took more than almost 21 credits a semester. I did and I succeeded.

Through a series of unfortunate events, I was called upon to teach the college acting class at The College of Southern Maryland. I was hired as an Adjunct Professor on the spot.

It was scary, exciting, and fulfilling all at the same time. My students were very open to learning, which was a bonus! I think the craziest part of it all was grading papers! I've always wanted to teach. I just didn't know it was so soon in my life. There were moments where I would just stare in awe of the work my class was doing and know that the future was going to be bright for these young performers.

I'm currently getting my syllabus ready for part two of the acting class. I'm honored to be able to mold the next generation of performers!