杰森插座
校长
杰森插座 has been part of the Academy community for over 20 years, serving as a faculty member, Chair of the Music Department, Assistant 校长, 主要, and now 校长.
Elizabeth Cunningham
Assistant 主要
Elizabeth Cunningham is the Dean of Students as well as the Student Services Coordinator. She has a Bachelor of 艺术 in Fine Art and a Master of Education in Special Education at Loyola University.
Elizabeth also serves as the Director of Learning Resources.
阿曼达LePard
Director of Enrollment Management
阿曼达LePard joins The Academy with over 10 years of 招生 experience in independent schools. 终身舞者, Amanda is classically trained and received a degree in Dance and Communication from the University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point before moving to Chicago to pursue a professional dance career.
艾米丽Luhrs
参谋长
Emily is a seasoned professional with multiple years of teaching experience at the Denver Center Theatre Academy. She holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from the University of Oklahoma.
尼娜Karakos
Associate Director of 招生
尼娜Karakos joins The Academy with three years of 招生 experience. Nina brings with them an extensive amount of personal experience with the audition process and understands that applying to The Academy may be many students' first time auditioning. 像这样, Nina is dedicated to ensuring that everyone who applies feels supported and welcomed throughout the admissions process.
埃文Pazkowski
Director of Development
Evan joins us with a lifelong passion for the arts and years of experience in the non-profit world. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing from Ferris State University and a Master of Public 政府 from Western Michigan University.
约瑟夫•赫伯特
Director of Strategic Initiatives
Prior to assuming the role of Director of Strategic Initiatives, Joseph (Joe) Hulbert worked as Director of Partnerships at The Academy since the fall of 2014. Joe has over a decade of experience working at the intersection of education and community arts through his work at both The Academy and the Center for Community 艺术 Partnerships (CCAP), at Columbia College Chicago.
加文·舒尔茨
Director of Marketing and Communications
加文·舒尔茨 graduated from DePaul University in 2021 with a B.A in Communications. Prior to joining The Academy, Gavin worked in marketing for Do312, 凤凰剧院, and various restaurants around Chicago.
斯泰西Talbert
斯泰西Talbert is a Chicago native of diverse cultural background. She has a strong history in administrative and management support along with education. One of her specialties is building a positive rapport with students. Her passion is working with a team of varied backgrounds.
罗伯特·菲
设施经理
Robert joined The Academy in 2014. Prior to taking the role of 设施经理, he worked as a baker at the Archdiocese of Chicago for 27 years.
亨利·菲
设施经理
亨利·菲 has over 30 years of experience in facilities, most notably with Verizon. Henry joined The Academy in 2014.
利比杠进
Senior Development Associate
Libby recently graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison where she studied Communication 艺术 and Theatre & 戏剧. Born and raised in Wisconsin, Libby was eager to move down to Chicago to continue working in the non-profit sector while simultaneously working as an actor. She is thrilled to be joining the wonderful Academy community.
8月米勒
Marketing and Communications Associate
August graduated from Columbia College Chicago in 2022 with a B.A. in Computer Animation. He comes to The Academy with previous experience working in design and community engagement at Columbia College and Snow City 艺术. A longtime advocate for breaking down educational barriers, August is excited for the unique opportunity to continue his work in both arts education as well as the non-profit sector at The Academy.
卡莉·戴维斯
Grant and Event Associate
Carly graduated from Columbia College Chicago with a B.A. 在表演. She has worked and acted in non-profit theatre in Chicago since 2016 and has experience in grant writing and event planning through her previous position as Managing Director of Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble. She is excited to be an advocate for arts education funding at The Academy.