User Name
shollyvs
Name
Sholly Von Stein
Member Since
July 30, 2009
Bio
I'm teaching Drama classes to Grades 4 through 8 on the Central Coast of California. I'm currently split between 2 schools, Atascadero Fine Arts Academy and Atascadero Junior High where the Drama program has had SERIOUS cuts. I'm also covering prep periods with Language Arts activities.
I've worked for this District since 1994 as a Music Specialist. Before that, I was working as a Special Ed teacher in Arroyo Grande, CA. Those were my years of teaching during the day and performing in any community theater event I could get my hands on in the evening.
Educational Background
I graduated from UCSB many years ago with a Secondary Drama Credential. I went on to add a Special Ed Learning Handicapped and Resource Specialist Certification AND a Music Supplemental. The later were from Sacramento State and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.
Number of years teaching
20
Favorite Playwright
Favorite theatrical moment
Washing my hair on stage during South Pacific!
Sondheim or Rodgers and Hammerstein?
Sondheim
Interests
I love swimming and taking morning walks. I hope to get my Jazz voice going soon so I can get back to performing. Being a music teacher has taken its toll on my vocals.
Something you should know about me!
I actually love working with Junior High kids!!
I'm trying to establish a private arts center for kids in my area so I might retire from the District one day.
Cottage Oaks Play House
Accomplishments
Teacher of the Year - 2007 Atascadero Unified Schools
Cuesta College Woman of Distiction in the area of Education - 2008
Teaching Elementary BAND, CHORUS, MUSIC ED and DRAMA at 2 schools and maintained my sanity. Now, that was an accomplishment NOT to be repeated.
Upcoming Projects
Deciding what to do this Spring...Peter Pan or Alice in Wonderland
School/Organization Name
Atascadero Unified Schools - Fine Arts Academy
Shows You've Worked On
The Wizard of Oz, Princess and the Pea, South Pacific, Bye Bye Birdie, Side by Side by Sondheim, Peter Pan
