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Rachel Cohen<\/h2>\n

Owner, Director & Teacher<\/h3>\n

Rachel Cohen is the owner\/director of Drama Kids International for Cabarrus County\/North Mecklenburg. She has performed as a singer\/actor in many Broadway shows for over two decades throughout 33 countries and 49 states. Some of her personal favorites include The Sound of Music starring Marie Osmond, Evita, Funny Girl, Sister Act, and 42nd Street. Additionally, Rachel performed on cruise ships including Disney Magic and she can be heard on various recordings.<\/p>\n

She has studied at the Hartt School of Music at the University of Hartford as well as the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City.<\/p>\n

She is excited to share her singing\/acting abilities with her Drama Kids students to enrich their lives with drama. Through our weekly sessions, students become more confident, and their self-esteem blooms! While your child will certainly learn acting skills, our main goal is to help children and young adults develop the skills they need to succeed in life. These skills follow them as they move through school and into the \u201creal world.\u201d<\/p>\n

Through our unique copyrighted drama curriculum, Drama Kids\u2019 students will be able to use a well-projected voice to:<\/p>\n

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  • Take on leadership roles without hesitation;<\/li>\n
  • Make new friends;<\/li>\n
  • Participate easily in teams or study groups;<\/li>\n
  • Discuss or share ideas fluently;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    We would love to have you and your child join our Drama Kids family!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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    Linda Smith<\/h2>\n

    Drama Teacher<\/h3>\n

    Linda Smith was a music therapist for two years and a music educator for pre-K through college teaching drama and music for 30 years. She has been involved in performing since the age of 3 and cannot wait to impart the skills learned and love of these arts to students in the Drama Kids community!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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    Julia Guarino<\/h2>\n

    Drama teacher\/Director<\/h3>\n

    Julia Guarino graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Drama and Minor in Dance from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She started performing at the age of 5 but realized during her undergraduate degree that she wanted to pursue directing. Her dream is get her Master of Fine Arts in Directing, but for now she has made Drama Kids her home.<\/p>\n

    She has worked with other organizations including SMACK, North Carolina Governor\u2019s School, and Post Mortem Players.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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    Paige Howard<\/h2>\n

    Drama Assistant<\/h3>\n

    Hi! My name is Paige Howard, and I am excited to be a member of the Drama Kids community! I earned my Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. During that time, I worked with children while nannying, babysitting, working at summer camps, and administering ABA therapy. I think there is nothing more rewarding than watching a child grow, develop, and achieve milestones. In my free time, I enjoy participating in artistic outlets, reading, exercising, and watching movies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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    Emily Viers<\/h2>\n

    Drama Assistant<\/h3>\n

    Greetings! My name is Emily Viers, and I am thrilled to embark on this exciting journey as a new staff member of the Drama Kids International program. I am currently a freshman at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, I am pursuing my passion for education with an intended major in elementary education. I\u2019m a dog Mom to a lovable Maltese named Remi who adds an extra layer of joy to my life. I am eager to bring my passion for the arts to this wonderful program. Thank you for the opportunity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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    Megan Bowlby<\/h2>\n

    Drama & Acting Teacher<\/h3>\n

    Megan Bowlby graduated from Wingate University with a degree in communications with an emphasis in broadcast journalism. Throughout her high school and college years, she enjoyed participating in theater both as an actor and a director. After college, Megan worked as a news reporter and photojournalist for several years. Megan has worked with children for over 30 years in many different capacities including most recently teaching preschool. She is excited to help kids find their voice, be more creative, and gain confidence through drama. Megan feels passionate that effective communication skills will benefit a child for a lifetime<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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    Abby Doyle<\/h2>\n

    Drama Teacher<\/h3>\n

    Hello! My name is Abby Doyle. I am very excited to be part of the Drama Kids family! I have my Bachelors in Elementary Education from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. I am currently in my 4th year of teaching at a local elementary school. In my free time I like to run, bake, travel, and play with my dog. She is a 4 year old Lab mix named Stella. I am excited to be involved in drama again. Growing up, I participated in many different plays through my school and in outside programs like Drama Kids. I can not wait to meet your family and work with your kids to share a common passion.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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    Linda Griffin<\/span><\/h2>\n

    Drama Teacher<\/h3>\n

    Linda Griffin has an undergraduate degree in Theater Arts, with a minor in English. She has worked with Drama kids going on 3 years. She\u00a0completed her graduate degree in Counseling Studies at Capella University, and\u00a0has taught children of\u00a0all ages, as well as\u00a0worked in Radio.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Linda brings her love and passion for working with children to the Drama kids family, and is thrilled to impact the lives of children in a positive way.\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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    Donna Mosley<\/h2>\n

    Drama Teacher<\/h3>\n

    My name is Donna Mosley and I am very excited about coming back “home” to Drama Kids! I love watching the students grow in self-confidence, make new friends and have lots of fun learning about theater!<\/p>\n

    I grew up in Concord and worked for Cabarrus County Schools for 26 years. I retired from Watauga County Schools in 2021 and moved back home! I have 5 children and 8 grandchildren. I have two sweet goldendoodles and two grouchy cats. I was always involved in theater in high school and was in two major productions. I worked as an entertainer at Carowinds (A long time ago! ) I love volunteering with various non-profits in our area. I am very excited to be working with the Drama Kids classes!!<\/p>\n

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    Linda brings her love and passion for working with children to the Drama kids family, and is thrilled to impact the lives of children in a positive way.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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    Susan Halliwell<\/span><\/h2>\n

    Drama Teacher<\/h3>\n

    With over 30 years of experience working with children in theater education, Susan has directed <\/span>theatrical productions, developed educational curricula, and has run arts programs for students of <\/span>all ages from elementary school through college in both professional and community theater <\/span>settings. She has also developed specialized programs designed to meet diverse learning <\/span>needs.Susan is passionate about designing engaging programs that inspire creativity, build <\/span>confidence, and make learning enjoyable. Every child has unique gifts to share, and Susan is <\/span>deeply committed to creating supportive environments where children feel valued, encouraged <\/span>and safe to take creative risks and to discover what they are truly capable of achieving.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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    Join our team! Drama Kids is seeking dynamic and fun part time teachers to meet our growing class schedule. Please visit our Contact Us Page and submit your interest. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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    Staff Rachel Cohen Owner, Director & Teacher Rachel Cohen is the owner\/director of Drama Kids International for Cabarrus County\/North Mecklenburg. She has performed as a singer\/actor in many Broadway shows for over two decades throughout 33 countries and 49 states. Some of her personal favorites include The Sound of Music starring Marie Osmond, Evita, Funny Girl, Sister Act, and 42nd Street. Additionally, Rachel performed on cruise ships including Disney Magic and she can be heard on various recordings. She has studied at the Hartt School of Music at the University of Hartford as well as the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City. She is excited to share her singing\/acting abilities with her Drama Kids students to enrich their lives with drama. Through our weekly sessions, students become more confident, and their self-esteem blooms! 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