I was born in California but was raised right here in Westlake. I started, at a young age, as an acrobat, followed by gymnast, then competitive cheerleader and eventually found my love for dance as a 7th grader at Alisa’s Dance Academy. For several years after that I had the aspirations of becoming a professional dancer. It wasn’t until I was an officer on Hyline that I learned I loved nothing more than sharing my love of dance through teaching. I not only have an overwhelming passion for dance and drill team, but a passion for this fantastic organization. Hyline has always been a huge part of my life - it’s what led me to directing as a career - so I am excited to be back where it all started. My goal is to inspire dancers as I was inspired by my Directors, Barbara Loomis and Shannon Phillips. I was married August the 3rd, 2014 to Evan Smith (my 2004 WHS prom date!).
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
· Westlake High School Hyline, 2014-present Assistant Director
· Anderson High School, 2013-2014 Dance Teacher
· Lake Highlands HS Highlandettes, 2009-2013 Director
· Lake Highlands HS Highlandettes, 2007-2009 Assist. Director
· Texas State University, Bachelors of FA in Dance and English
· Certification in Dance and Physical Education
· Westlake High School Captain of Hyine
· Westlake High School 1st Lieutenant Hyline
· Current Encore CP instructor and choreographer
· Current member of Texas Dance Educators Association
· Texas Dance Educators Associate instructor
· Former Starmakers instructor and choreographer
· Former employee for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade
· Former employee for the AT&T Cotton Bowl
· Member of the DefiANCE Dance Company
· Choreographer around the state of Texas including high schools, private teams, Kilgore Rangerettes, individual Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders and more.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
· Westlake High School Hyline, 2014-present Assistant Director
· Anderson High School, 2013-2014 Dance Teacher
· Lake Highlands HS Highlandettes, 2009-2013 Director
· Lake Highlands HS Highlandettes, 2007-2009 Assist. Director
· Texas State University, Bachelors of FA in Dance and English
· Certification in Dance and Physical Education
· Westlake High School Captain of Hyine
· Westlake High School 1st Lieutenant Hyline
· Current Encore CP instructor and choreographer
· Current member of Texas Dance Educators Association
· Texas Dance Educators Associate instructor
· Former Starmakers instructor and choreographer
· Former employee for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade
· Former employee for the AT&T Cotton Bowl
· Member of the DefiANCE Dance Company
· Choreographer around the state of Texas including high schools, private teams, Kilgore Rangerettes, individual Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders and more.