Awards & Accolades

  • F. Loren Winship Secondary Teacher Award from the American Alliance for Theatre and Education for long term outstanding contribution to the mission of theatre education. Given in honor of those pioneer educators who established the secondary school theatre movement in the United States. Past recipients: Viola Spolin, Children's Theatre Company, Minneapolis and Luiz Munoz - Acceptance speech

  • 2 Outstanding School Awards from Educational Theatre Association (2016 & 2001)

  • Tony Award Nomination for Excellence in Theatre Education (2015)

  • 23 Outstanding Educator Presidential Citations from VA Governor’s School (1998-2020)

  • 2 Wolf Trap Scholarships for Performing Arts Teachers (2008 & 2010)

  • 2 Best Teacher of Year Awards from Yorktown High School (2002 & 1999)

  • 2 Arts Teacher Recognition Awards from National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts (2001 & 1993)

  • Outstanding Master’s Project : Self-Development through Arts Education from George Mason University (2001)

  • Graduate School Academic Excellence Award from George Mason University (2001)