Lights Lessons Action.
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Delray Beach, Florida, United States
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Hi there! Thanks for visiting my store, "LIGHTS, LESSONS, ACTION! If you are looking for "No Prep" engaging lessons, activities and worksheets that promote creativity, confidence, collaboration, communication and critical thinking skills— then you are in the right place. Whether you teach Drama in Middle School, Theater Production in High School, English, Public Speaking, or looking for a last-minute fun lesson, you'll find it all here.
I began my teaching career 30 years ago in the largest public school system in the U.S., the NYC Department of Education. I was a Drama teacher in Middle School for 26 years, and a Theater Production teacher in High School for 4 years . Also, I became an adjunct professor of Public Speaking and Communication last year. I am proud to say that I have created and designed an original curriculum for ALL school levels that promotes a culture of collaboration, skill-building, creativity, and personal growth.
Please follow me on TPT for updates, credits and more. I would love to hear your feedback and review.
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Cinco de Mayo Museum Adventure: Readers Theater Grades 6-12
What if your students didn’t just learn about Cinco de Mayo… but actually traveled back in time to experience it? Bring history to life with this Cinco de Mayo Time Travel Readers Theater Script. This engaging, no prep activity packet transforms your classroom into a time-travel museum adventure where students will witness the Battle of Puebla unfold in real time. Through powerful dialogue, historical characters, and interactive storytelling, students discover the true meaning of Cinco de Mayo
5th - 12th, Higher Education
Drama, Reading, World History
Freeze! It’s Winter Charades Drama Activity Grades 6-12
Bring movement, laughter, and creativity into your classroom with this engaging winter-themed pantomime (charades-style) drama activity! Students will act out winter activities using ONLY facial expressions, body language, and imagination while classmates try to guess the action.This low-prep, high-engagement resource is perfect for building nonverbal communication skills, confidence, creativity, and classroom community during the winter season. Turn your classroom into a winter performance stag
4th - 12th
Classroom Community, Drama, Other (ELA)
FREE Getting to Know You Partner Interview Activity(Grades 6–12)
Help students build connections, practice communication skills, and create a positive classroom community with this engaging Getting to Know You Partner Interview Activity!This low-prep activity gives students the opportunity to interview a classmate, learn interesting facts about one another, and then introduce their partner to the class. Students develop speaking and listening skills, practice active listening, and strengthen classroom relationships in a fun and meaningful way. Just print and
4th - 12th
Classroom Community, Creative Writing, Drama
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CCRA.L.1
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Hi there! Thanks for visiting my store, "LIGHTS, LESSONS, ACTION! If you are looking for "No Prep" engaging lessons, activities and worksheets that promote creativity, confidence, collaboration, communication and critical thinking skills— then you are in the right place. Whether you teach Drama in Middle School, Theater Production in High School, English, Public Speaking, or looking for a last-minute fun lesson, you'll find it all here.
I began my teaching career 30 years ago in the largest public school system in the U.S., the NYC Department of Education. I was a Drama teacher in Middle School for 26 years, and a Theater Production teacher in High School for 4 years . Also, I became an adjunct professor of Public Speaking and Communication last year. I am proud to say that I have created and designed an original curriculum for ALL school levels that promotes a culture of collaboration, skill-building, creativity, and personal growth.
Please follow me on TPT for updates, credits and more. I would love to hear your feedback and review.
Teaching style
My teaching style is hands-on. I meet students where they are, cheer for their successes, guide them through challenges, and create a safe classroom environment. I give my students positive feedback and encourage them to always try their best. Even though the course is only required for one year, my students often stay with me for 3 to 4 years because they love the experience and community we build together.
Watching my students bloom into confident performers or seeing a group of kids collaborate to create something amazing—it’s why I’ve loved this work for three decades.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Throughout my career, I’ve experienced so many shining moments that continue to fuel my passion for teaching including being rated a "Highly Effective" teacher, year after year. What makes me even prouder, is that I love watching all of my students perform. I am especially moved when my less confident students take risks, grow in confidence, and discover their own strengths on and off stage.
I love that many of my students enroll in my theater class as freshman and voluntarily continue for the next four years until their senior year. A lot of them have gone on to win theater related awards, landed lead roles in plays, or have gone on to top theater high schools, colleges, and professional theater productions —but for me, the true magic is in those first breakthroughs, the laughter and joy during class, the spark when a student suddenly believes in themselves. Those are the moments I live for as a teacher.
I am a proud recipient of the "Disney Teacher of the Year" award.
My own education history
I have a Bachelor 's Degree in Theater and a Master's Degree in English Secondary Education, plus 30 additional graduate credits.
Additional biographical information
I love teaching because I get to make a positive difference in my students’ lives, both onstage and off. When I am not teaching, I enjoy traveling and spending time with my family and friends.
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