User Name
leahpitzak@sbcglobal.net
Name
Leah Pitzak
Member Since
July 9, 2009
Bio
I am a mother of 5 and grandmother of 6. I have been dancing since I was 4 years old. In my elementary years, I performed on local TV and assisted my dance teacher teach. I play piano, organ, and have been involved in music performance all my life. In college I toured with the BYU Young Ambassadors throughout the States, Canada, and the Orient. I have choreographed my whole life including school, community, church, and professional productions.
I currently teach Dance, Musical Theatre, Drama, and Choir at El Rancho Charter School (7/8 grades), where I developed an award-winning performing arts department well known for amazing productions on the middle school level.
Educational Background
My Bachelor of Arts Degree is in Design with minors in Dance and Music from Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah
My Multiple Subject Teaching Credential is from Cal State Fullerton
My Masters of Arts in Education Curriculum and Instruction from Concordia University, Irvine, CA
Number of years teaching
9 years
Favorite Playwright
several
Favorite theatrical moment
Sondheim or Rodgers and Hammerstein?
Interests
Besides music, art, and dance, I love family history, my family and grandchildren, cooking, health and wellness, etc.
Something you should know about me!
I like all music genres. My students repertoire includes classical, jazz, country, spiritual, pop/rock, musicals, patriotic, rhythm, etc.
Accomplishments
Teacher of the Year 2008 Orange County Music and Arts Educators: Secondary Theatre
Teacher of the Year 2006 El Rancho Charter School
California Educational Theatre Board Member
California Youth In the Theatre in Sacamento Board Member
Kodaly Board Member
Upcoming Projects
Fall '09: "Shine On Broadway" Musical Variety Show (School)
March '10: "Guys and Dolls" Dinner Theatre (School)
School/Organization Name
El Rancho Charter School
Shows You've Worked On
leahpitzak@sbcglobal.net
Dance Teacher, Director, Music Director, Producer, Theatre Teacher
California