User Name
gbenge
Name
Gail Benge
Member Since
November 15, 2010
Bio
I am a drama teacher at a public charter school. I am also a high school advisory teacher for our home-schooled students. Teaching drama K-12 keeps me very busy. I am involved with about ten shows a year. I am involved with a youth theater company during the summer and am always looking for ways to add to our program or my theatrical knowledge.
Educational Background
I have a BA is psychology with a minor in drama from Allegheny College in Meadville, PA. I that a California Multiple Subject Credential and I am currently working on my Master's degree. Our local university does not offer a MA in theater so my degree will be Curriculum and Instuction at the the Secondary Level. I really love my high school classes. All my projects are theater oriented as much as possible. So I make it my own.
Number of years teaching
12
Favorite Playwright
Favorite theatrical moment
Our ending of "Our Town"
Sondheim or Rodgers and Hammerstein?
Sondheim
Interests
Reading, tap dancing, raising my children (both in college), traveling.
Something you should know about me!
I grew up in New Jersey and started seeing shows when I was about 13, got hooked right away.
Accomplishments
Getting this job five years ago and building up the fine arts program at Whitmore Charter.
Upcoming Projects
Next semester "Oliver" with my high school classes.
School/Organization Name
Whitmore Charter Schools
