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 Mark Nelson | Oro Valley, AZ  |
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| Graduated: | 1982, 1985 | ||
| School: | Music, | ||
| About me: | MM 1982, DMA 1985. Teaching career: 1982-1984 Cherokee K-8 School instrumental music; 1984-1993 University of Vermont and Principal Tuba, Vermont Symphony; 1993-1998 Millikin University Full Professor; 1998-2000 Desert Mountain HS Director of Orchestras; 2000-present, Chair of Performing Arts and Director of Bands at Pima Community College, Tucson AZ. VP Professional Development, AMEA. | ||
| Website: | http://wc.pima.edu/~manelson |
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Andrea Mauk | Los Angeles, CA |
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| Graduated: | 1995 | ||
| School: | Theatre and Film, Theatre | ||
| About me: | I am a writer, actress, vocalist, fine artist and educator working in the Los Angeles area. I worked at Universal Music Group helping to pioneer new ways to deliver musical content on the internet, have worked in TV and film in various capacities. I help to create living history tours at L.A.'s Heritage Square Museum, and mentor beginning screenwriters on the Gaia community Diving Deeper website. | ||
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Alyssa Mohill | San Diego, CA |
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| Graduated: | 2002 | ||
| School: | Art, Art Education | ||
| About me: | I teach high school art in San Diego. I teach a basic Art 1,2 class and Design in Mixed Media. I love to travel in the summer and collect examples from around the world for my students to see. | ||
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Brenda Bernardi | Goodyear, AZ |
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| Graduated: | 1997 | ||
| School: | Dance, | ||
| About me: | Currently: School Business Director, Ballet Arizona; Chair, Goodyear Arts & Culture Commission; Treasurer, Arizona Citizens/Action for the Arts. | ||
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Nick DeFord | Tempe, AZ |
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| Graduated: | 2008 | ||
| School: | Art, Fibers | ||
| About me: | Nick DeFord is a artist who works with fibers, drawing, and mixed media. He explores issues of the known and unknown world using materials such as maps, globes, calendars, and star charts. See his artwork, current exhibitions, and other information at: http://www.nickdeford.com | ||
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Lorna Moreno | mesa, AZ |
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| Graduated: | 1985 and 1987 | ||
| School: | Art, Art Education | ||
| About me: | Taught art and reading in mesa public schools till 1998 when I retired. Went back to work for MPS till last year. Interested in all the arts with painting, sculpture and hand crafts the most interesting to me. Have a wonderful husband, Paul, and am totally retired now. Traveled to all the USA except Alaska. Going this summer. Keeping busy with children, grandchildren and greatgrandchild. Address RE: ASU-ART and I will open and read your emails. | ||
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Mary Leon | Phoenix, AZ |
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| Graduated: | 1975 | ||
| School: | Art, Art Education | ||
| About me: | Art Teacher for 28 years. Folklorico Dance Teacher since 1975. Recently Retired. Looking forward to making art. | ||
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John Alvarado | Indianapolis, IN |
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| Graduated: | 2000 | ||
| School: | Music, | ||
| About me: | Currently Trustee Lecturer of Guitar at the Indiana University Department of Music and Arts Technology at IUPUI. | ||
| Website: | http://music.iupui.edu/faculty/ |
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Cynthia Hoff | Gilbert, AZ |
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| Graduated: | 2006 | ||
| School: | Music, | ||
| About me: | Before moving to the southwest, Cynthia was a Vocal Performance student at Oberlin Conservatory. She received her Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal Performance from Grand Canyon University and holds a Master of Music in Vocal Performance Pedagogy at Arizona State University. Her performances include various roles in Lyric Opera and Musical Theatre, as well as singing in prestigious choirs that have toured the United States and Europe with whom she has soloed in Carnegie Hall, and Notre Dame Cathedral. Cynthia has sung the National Anthem at Bank One Ball Park, composed and recorded two original songs, as well as a full length CD of inspiring hymns. Cynthia's most recent award was the 2nd place National Winner in the American Mothers Association Vocal Competition in 2006. She has also performed sacred and patriotic concerts in various community events, including during a recent trip to the Ukraine. Currently she holds the position of Presdient for the Central Northern Chapter of the National Associatiion of Teachers of Singing, NATS. Cynthia joined the Chandler Gilbert Community College Music Department as Adjunct Music Faculty in the spring of 2007 in addition to her private studio in Gilbert. Cynthia's students have been NATS Winners, Arizona Regional and All State Choir participants.. Along with her family she loves to hike, golf, swim and enjoy the mountains. She and her husband have lived in Arizona now for over twenty five years, and have two wonderful kids, both now in college. | ||
| Website: | http://www.cynthiahoff.singingteacher.net/ |
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Christine Scott | Prescott Valley, AZ |
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| Graduated: | 1996 | ||
| School: | Art, | ||
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Joey Sellers | Mission Viejo, CA |
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| Graduated: | 1987 | ||
| School: | Music, Music Education | ||
| About me: | Joey Sellers is recipient of the Gil Evans Fellowship In Jazz Composition, the Sammy Nestico Award, and the Julius Hemphill Award. An accomplished composer in both jazz and classical idioms, Sellers has written for Doc Severinsen, the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, symphony orchestras in Tulsa, Long Beach and San Antonio and several works commissioned by the St. Louis Brass. Warner Brothers, Advance Music, and Hal Leonard have published his music and transcriptions.Sellers was assistant professor of music at Northern Illinois University from 1999 to 2002; he is currently Director of Jazz Studies at Saddleback College. | ||
| Website: | http://joeysellers.com |
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Kristin Wardian | Chandler, AZ |
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| Graduated: | 2008 | ||
| School: | Art, | ||
| About me: | Graduated with concentration in Photography. | ||
| Website: | http://www.kristinwardian.com |
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TRAVIS MENDENHALL | GLENDALE, CA |
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| Graduated: | 1998 | ||
| School: | Theatre and Film, | ||
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Brandon Drea | Providence, RI |
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| Graduated: | 2007 | ||
| School: | Theatre and Film, | ||
| About me: | Graduated: May 2007 Magna Cum Laude after six semesters in college Now attending the Brown/Trinity Rep. Consortium (1st Year Graduate Student- MFA in Acting) | ||
| Website: | http://www.brown.edu/Departments/Trinity/actor-brandondrea/ |
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Shannon Bedingfield | Peoria, AZ |
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| Graduated: | 1992 | ||
| School: | Art, | ||
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Rebecca Hall | chandler, AZ |
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| Graduated: | 1988 | ||
| School: | Dance, | ||
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felice data | chandler, AZ |
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| Graduated: | 1980 | ||
| School: | Art, Photography | ||
| About me: | MFA, photog. Worked in nonprofit public relations: writing, design and photo in AZ and in NorCal (SF and Marin and also Cupertino). retired to AZ in 06. | ||
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Ryan Watson | Wanaque, NJ |
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| Graduated: | 1999 | ||
| School: | Music, | ||
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Kevin Plover | Phoenix, AZ |
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| Graduated: | 2007 | ||
| School: | Art, Photography | ||
| About me: | Living well here in Phoenix. Loved my Art classes, loved my Justice Studies classes, enjoyed the ASU experience even though I hated the parking experience. I have a great job & lots of friends here. If I went to school with you, hit me up! | ||
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Laura Emerson | Scottsdale, AZ |
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| Graduated: | 1991/1996 | ||
| School: | Music, | ||
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Jesus Bonilla | New York, NY |
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| Graduated: | 1997 | ||
| School: | Theatre and Film, Theatre | ||
| About me: | Currently living in New York city. Published Playwright. Television credits include Sopranos, All My Children, As The World Turns. Recently was in the Films, Pride and Glory, My Best Friends Girl. Currently Off Broadway in Cesar and Cleopatra. Currently work shopping 2 new plays I have written. Very happy in New York city!!! | ||
| Website: | http://www.albertobonilla.net |
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Patrick Palmer | Houston, TX |
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| Graduated: | 1979 | ||
| School: | Art, | ||
| About me: | Currently living in Houston, Texas as a full time painter. I am Department Head of Drawing at the Glassell School of Art, Museum of Fine Arts, Houston at University of St. Thomas. | ||
| Website: | www.patrickpalmerart.com |
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Abby Favro | Elmhurst, IL |
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| Graduated: | 2003 | ||
| School: | Art, | ||
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Rachel Hess | North Myrtle Beach, SC |
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| Graduated: | 1983 | ||
| School: | Music, | ||
| About me: | MUSIC! Still singing in the South. But also selling real estate. :-) Come on out to Myrtle Beach! We have a lot to offer. I have been here 12 years now. Married a little more than 10. 2 stepdaughters 16 & 20. Lovin Life. | ||
| Website: | http://rdhess.com |
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Keisha Robinson | Spring, TX |
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| Graduated: | 1999 | ||
| School: | Dance, | ||
| About me: | I am currently a full time dance instructor for the Houston Idependent School District in Houston, TX. | ||
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Charles Herbella | Highlands Ranch, CO |
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| Graduated: | 1975 | ||
| School: | Art, | ||
| About me: | Received a second Bachelors, then a Masters in Electrical Engineering and am currently working for a local aerospace company in the Denver area. | ||
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Deb Vaughn | Salem, OR |
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| Graduated: | 2005 | ||
| School: | Theatre and Film, | ||
| About me: | I currently work as the Arts Education Coordinator for the Oregon Arts Commission, a state agency. I enjoy traveling around the state and serving a wide audience of artistic disciplines. Prior to that, I worked as the School Services Manager at Oregon Children's Theatre. | ||
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Amanda Buscas | Mesa, AZ |
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| Graduated: | 2001 | ||
| School: | Art, Art History | ||
| About me: | Mandy Buscas currently serves as the Arts Learning Director for the Arizona Commission on the Arts. She manages the Arts Commission’s roster of teaching artists and arts learning grants and resources to schools, social service organizations and arts organizations for arts based learning. With a BA in Art History from Arizona State University she has served the community as an educator, youth theatre instructor, historian and photographer. She is an active member of the arts community, working both as an arts administrator and a volunteer with a number of organizations around Arizona. | ||
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Jorge Delgadillo | New York, NY |
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| Graduated: | Theatre | ||
| School: | Theatre and Film, Theatre | ||
| About me: | AEA Stage Manager and Theatre Technician. Currently works as the Swing Technician for the Joyce Theater in Chelsea. Has stage managed for Kota Yamazaki, Brenda Angiel Aerial Dance Co. and worked with countless dance companies and theatres. | ||
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Eva Stone | Edmonds, WA |
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| Graduated: | 1988 | ||
| School: | Dance, | ||
| About me: | Artistic Director of The Stone Dance Collective for past 15 years. Based in Seattle and teaching conservatory level Modern Technique and Choreography. On summer faculty at PNB. Producer/curator of Chop Shop: Bodies of Work, a contemporary dance festival in Bellevue, Wa. Completed MA in Dance Studies at The Laban Centre in the UK...(thanks to that great visit to ASU by Dr. North and Bonnie Bird way back in 1988.) | ||
| Website: | http://www.zebravisual.com/chpshp/ |
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Adam Crouse | Queen Creek, AZ |
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| Graduated: | 1999 | ||
| School: | Art, | ||
| About me: | As a former graduate of the college of fine arts it is a pleasure and an honor to serve the current student body as the acting Arizona Market manager for Utrecht Art Supplies in Tempe. | ||
| Website: | www.myspace.com/crousewrksimages |
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carrie oliver | Las Cruces, NM |
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| Graduated: | 2002 | ||
| School: | Music, Lyric Opera Theatre | ||
| About me: | I currently own my own business The Carrie O Voice Studio. I have about 45 students on my current roster and I continue to perform locally and in El Paso. | ||
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Christine Thompson | Chandler, AZ |
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| Graduated: | 2008 | ||
| School: | Art, | ||
| About me: | I graduated with a Bachelors in Art History May of 2008, and am planning to start my Masters in Education through the TeachMe program at ASU May 2009. | ||
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Jacqueline Bhuyan | Westminster, CO |
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| Graduated: | 1971 | ||
| School: | Music, | ||
| About me: | I received a M.M. in Music Theory, taught many years, have written several collections of piano music; recently contributed 2 play along background tracks to "Jam Tracks in G minor" for Native American flutes (at Amazon.com); participant as a facilitator at the National Performing Arts Convention; advocate for arts in education; member of the American Composers Forum and ASCAP; perform locally; working on 2 CD's of my own piano compositions; mentor local music students. | ||
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Joana Contreras | Los Angeles, CA |
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| Graduated: | 2003 | ||
| School: | Art, Intermedia | ||
| About me: | Working as "Kythera of Anevern," I have worked in freelance illustration for various role playing game book publishers, and completed an instructional book, "Drawing Made Easy: Dragons and Fantasy" (Walter Foster Publishing), which is available through my website. I have also appeared in the Official Corel Painter Magazine. | ||
| Website: | http://anevern.artchicks.org/ |
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eric burris | silver spring, AZ |
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| Graduated: | 2004 | ||
| School: | Art, Metals | ||
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| Website: | www.ericburrisjewelry.com |
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Sherry Di Jorio | Phoenix, AZ |
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| Graduated: | 1999 | ||
| School: | Music, | ||
| About me: | I'm still playing clarinet in the Phoenix area. | ||
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Yuko Momoi | Phoenix, AZ |
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| Graduated: | 2005 | ||
| School: | Art, | ||
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| Website: | changeme |
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Sara Hubbs | New York, NY |
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| Graduated: | 2000 | ||
| School: | Art, Painting | ||
| About me: | I am a multi-media artist living in New York City. I graduated from ASU in 2000 with a BFA in Painting and recently graduated with a MFA from The George Washington University in Washington DC. Please visit my website for more information regarding my work. www.sarahubbs.com I am also a Flamenco dancer and have created a blog: www.flamencaz.com | ||
| Website: | http://sarahubbs.com |
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Shelley Collins | Cleveland, MS |
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| Graduated: | 1997 | ||
| School: | Music, Woodwind | ||
| About me: | Earned a DMA in flute performance/pedagogy from University of Colorado-Boulder '04. Have taught at Seattle Pacific University, Colorado Christian University, and am now Assistant Professor of Flute and Musicology at Delta State University. | ||
| Website: | http://www.shelleycollins.com |
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J. Christopher Potts, PT, DPT | Pittsburgh, PA |
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| Graduated: | 1986 | ||
| School: | Dance, Dance | ||
| About me: | My passion was dance. I have grown, evolved, but in my heart I am still a dancer. My passion now is helping people to heal, to find balance and health in their lives. As a dancer and choreographer I communicated through the medium of the human body. Now I help them to become well. Not much difference really. | ||
| Website: | http://jcpotts@healing-motion.com |
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Skye Hart | Tempe, AZ |
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| Graduated: | 2007 | ||
| School: | Music, Organ | ||
| About me: | I graduated with an MM in organ performance last December and am currently working on a DMA in the same program. I love to chat with friends old and new so drop a line sometime! | ||
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Stacey Dutton | Tempe, AZ |
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| Graduated: | 1990 | ||
| School: | Art, | ||
| About me: | I am the Public Relations Coordinator at the Arizona Commission on the Arts. | ||
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Kathleen Desmond | Kansaas City, MD |
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| Graduated: | 1976 MA; 1981 Ed.D. | ||
| School: | Art, Art Education | ||
| About me: | Professor of Art History and Byler Distinguisehd Professor, University of Cenral Missouri | ||
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Amy Ressler | Shullsburg, WI |
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| Graduated: | 1988 | ||
| School: | Theatre and Film, | ||
| About me: | Currently Assoc. Prof. of Fine & Performing Arts at the University of Dubuque, Iowa. Also founding artistic director of the Great Midwestern Educational Theatre Company. Two great kids! Max and Zoe. Husband Marc Muehleip restoring 1880's vintage opera house in Wisconsin. | ||
| Website: | http://www.GreatMidwesternETC.com |
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Kristina Ulrich | Phoenix, AZ |
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| Graduated: | 2006 | ||
| School: | Theatre and Film, | ||
| About me: | Since graduating in Spring 2006, I took upon a handful of choreographing jobs, including gigs with Xavier College Preparatory, Desert Stages Theatre, and Greasepaint Theatre. Through Greasepaint, I was nominated for two 'Best Choreography' AriZoni awards in 2007 for 'High School Musical' and 'Narnia'. Also, I obtained my Master of Education for Secondary Education Theatre and Dance in December 2007 from ASU West. As far as my personal life, I married my Nicholas in December 2007 and gave birth to our first child, Olivia Grace Ulrich, in June 2008. Currently, I work part-time for Xavier College Preparatory as a substitute for theatre and dance classes. | ||
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Thom Dougherty | Sedona, AZ |
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| Graduated: | 1984 | ||
| School: | Art, Painting | ||
| About me: | taught art for years, switched to making art full time | ||
| Website: | thomdougherty.com |
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Jessica Drucker | Belmont, CA |
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| Graduated: | 2004 | ||
| School: | Dance, | ||
| About me: | After graduating from ASU, I became a preschool teacher. I got married on August 4, 2007 and am currently in my hometown in California. | ||
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R Wilkins | Denver, CO |
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| Graduated: | 1998 | ||
| School: | Art, | ||
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Kristen Pierce | Newark, DE |
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| Graduated: | 1998 | ||
| School: | Theatre and Film, | ||
| About me: | Currently attending the University of Delaware, Professional Theatre Training Program getting my MFA in Stage Management. Class of 2011. | ||
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Steven Budden | Portland, OR |
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| Graduated: | 2001 | ||
| School: | Art, Painting | ||
| About me: | I graduated from ASU with a BFA in painting in 2001. In 2004, I graduated with an MFA in painting from the San Francisco Art Institute. Currently, I compose and perform music under the name Saint Milkweed. (saintmilkweed.com) I am also working to get a novel published. And doing some wood carving. I work in the printing and graphic design industry. | ||
| Website: | http://www.saintmilkweed.com |
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Jennifer Harris | Bellevue, WA |
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| Graduated: | 1994 | ||
| School: | Art, Graphic Design | ||
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Jacqueline Orr | Phoenix, AZ |
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| Graduated: | 2004 | ||
| School: | Art, | ||
| About me: | Currently working as an artist and performer in Phoenix. | ||
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Myrna Everhart | Bryan, TX |
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| Graduated: | 1996 | ||
| School: | Theatre and Film, | ||
| About me: | I graduated in 1996 with a degree in theater with an emphasis in theatre for youth. I've been teaching theatre to middle and high school students for the past nine years at a small private school in the Los Angeles area in California. Recently I have moved to Bryan, Texas. | ||
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Amy Tibert | Los Angeles, CA |
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| Graduated: | 2001 | ||
| School: | Music, Music Therapy | ||
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Nathan Ross | Tempe, AZ |
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| Graduated: | 2007 | ||
| School: | Art, Drawing | ||
| About me: | Graduated in 2007. Now I can draw! | ||
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Randi Klein | Flagstaff, AZ |
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| Graduated: | 1999 | ||
| School: | Theatre and Film, | ||
| About me: | Currently Coordinator of The Downstage Theatre Project for Theatrikos Theatre Company; prior to that was Chair of the mainstage Artistic Committee. Adapted and directed a critically-acclaimed production of "MacBeth" in Feb 2008. Teach Acting at Coconino Community College. | ||
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Lara Dahl | Peachtree City, GA |
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| Graduated: | 2001, 2004 | ||
| School: | Music, | ||
| About me: | I am currently lecturer of oboe and music survey at Georgia State University. I am principal oboe of the Gwinnet Ballet Orchestra and the newly-founded Elysium Chamber Orchestra, am a founding member of Georgia Chamber Winds, and I perform with Chamber Music Atlanta. I am guest principal oboist for Cobb Symphony this season, and I currently substitute with the Atlanta Symphony, Atlanta Opera Orchestra and Atlanta Ballet Orchestra and am an active freelance musician throughout Atlanta. | ||
| Website: | http://www.music.gsu.edu/directory.aspx?Id=203 |
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Mary Bell | Elkridge, MD |
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| Graduated: | 1977 | ||
| School: | Music, | ||
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Michael Mazzatenta | Mesa, AZ |
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| Graduated: | 1991 | ||
| School: | Music, | ||
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| Website: | http://MichaelMazzatenta.com |
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deborah preston | sebastopol, CA |
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| Graduated: | 1983 | ||
| School: | Art, | ||
| About me: | After leaving ASU, I worked as a studio potter until 2003. I got a day job, bought an 1880's farmhouse and am designing an additional cottage. I'm not making pots right now but am planting an orchard. I hope to resume ceramics in the near future. I was lucky enough to be in Paris on New Years'. | ||
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Amy Sternke | San Jose, CA |
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| Graduated: | 2006 | ||
| School: | Dance, | ||
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Miranda Crispin | La Crosse, WI |
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| Graduated: | 2000 | ||
| School: | Music, Lyric Opera Theatre | ||
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Maureen Stahl | North Bend, OH |
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| Graduated: | 1975 | ||
| School: | Art, | ||
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David Berkey | Caracas, AZ |
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| Graduated: | 1983 | ||
| School: | Music, | ||
| About me: | After graduating in theory and composition, I pursued a masters in theology from Dallas Theological Seminary. My wife and I have lived in Caracas, Venezuela since 1992 founding new evangelical churches. We have three daughters. Along with pastoring a church, I've composed a number of Christian songs in Spanish, have done a lot of arranging and I try to invest my time now in the lives of young Christian musicians encouraging them to follow Jesus Christ. | ||
| Website: | http://berkey.homestead.com |
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Edgar Rider | Phoenix, AZ |
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| Graduated: | 2006 | ||
| School: | Theatre and Film, | ||
| About me: | I am an ASU Theatre graduate actor writer Phoenix native artcile published about Bob Eager on www.deadmule.com In 2006 traveled to South Africa Zambia as a script supervisor on a feature film also published in Avatar Review and Right Hand Pointing | ||
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