EDUCATION

December 1990	University of Essex, Colchester, England / M.A. Literature (Drama)
December 1983	University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN / B.A. Theatre Arts; Minor in Humanities
August 1977 - January 1980	University of South Dakota, Vermillion, S.D. / Theatre Arts Major
May 1977	Stevens High School, Rapid City, S.D. / Summa Cum Laude graduate

ADDITIONAL TRAINING

November 6 - 10, 2006	New GA Wolf Trap Artist, GA Wolf Trap Training, The Alliance Theatre, Atlanta, GA
September 8 - 10, 2006	Participant, Compassionate Communication, The Mountain Retreat & Learning Centers, Highlands, NC
October 2002	Adult Acting Intensive, Chekhov Theatre Ensemble, New York, NY
January & March 1992	Shakespeare Workshop, Tim Oman / Riverside Shakespeare Co., Guest Artist, MN Shakespeare Festival, Minneapolis, MN
1989 - present	A wide variety of workshops and training sessions at annual conferences, Association for Theatre & Accessibility (ATA), Coalition for Inclusive Performing Arts (CIPA) and VSA arts Institutes and Career Forums.

CONFERENCE PARTICIPATION

August 2007	Alternate ROOTS Annual Meeting	Participant		Lutheridge, Asheville, NC
May 2007	Womenspirit	Participant		The Mountain, Highlands, NC
August 2006	Alternate ROOTS Annual Meeting	Participant		Lutheridge, Asheville, NC
August 2005	Alternate ROOTS Annual Meeting	Participant		Lutheridge, Asheville, NC
January 2005	Compassionate Communication Retreat	Participant		The Mountain, Highlands NC
August 2004	Alternate ROOTS Annual Meeting	Participant		Lutheridge, Asheville, NC
August 2003	Alternate ROOTS Annual Meeting	Participant		Camp Will-a-Way, Fort Yargo, GA
August 2002	Alternate ROOTS Annual Meeting	Participant		Camp Will-a-Way, Fort Yargo, GA
October 2001	Womenspirit	Participant		The Mountain, Highlands, NC
August 2001	Alternate ROOTS Annual Meeting	Participant		Camp Mishemakwah, Bat Cave, NC

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