Staff

Courtney Clarke Drama Kids Owner

Courtney Clarke (she/her)

Owner & Teacher

Courtney Clarke is no stranger to the stage or children. A teacher for over 10 years and a performer for 12, she is so excited to share her love of drama with the children of Delaware. Courtney’s mission is to instill confidence, imagination and a love for art in each and every child involved in Drama Kid Wilmingtons program.

Drama & Acting Teacher Vicki

Vicki Smith (she/her)

Drama & Acting Teacher

Vicki is so excited to join the Drama Kids family! No stranger to the stage, Vicki has performed in numerous musicals and plays in the Tri-State area. A seasoned dancer and dance instructor she also teaches dance to preschoolers and is a preschool teaching assistant during the week. When not on stage or teaching our wonderful Drama Kids, Vicki enjoys traveling, gardening and dancing.

Drama & Acting Teacher Maria

Maria Gonzalez (she/her)

Drama & Acting Teacher

Maria is a NY/LA transplant, graduate of NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts (Lee Strasberg Institute). She has worked in various roles in Los Angeles at a major Hollywood studio and talent/literary management companies. Maria couldn’t be happier to join the Drama Kids of Wilmington family.

Drama & Acting Teacher Gina

Gina Olkowski

 Substitute

Gina Olkowski has been an educator since 1987 and acting since 2005. She focuses mostly on community theatre but has also been in an independent film. When not doing those she combines her love of the shore with her business Saltwater and Sand.

Drama & Acting Teacher

Lisa Panzer

Drama & Acting Teacher

Lisa is proud to be a part of the Drama Kids of Wilmington staff. As a professional actress and someone who has worked in education, this was a perfect way to blend together what she loves. She brings such a great spirit to each class that she teaches!

Drama & Acting Teacher Grendel

Grendel Clark (they/them)

Drama & Acting Teacher

Grendel joins us with years of theatre experience. They are beyond happy to share their skills with kids each week!

 

Drama & Acting Teacher Rachel

Rachel Oehler (she/her)

Drama & Acting Teacher

Rachel grew up performing and teaching locally. When not teaching 3rd graders virtually, she can be seen teaching super energetic Drama Kids classes!

 

Drama & Acting Teacher Kiera

Kiera Smale

Drama & Acting Teacher

Kiera is a lead teacher in our Appo district. She has 5 kids and loves to travel and loves Drama Kids and watching the kids use their imaginations!

 

Drama & Acting Teacher Nina

Nina Taylor

Drama & Acting Teacher

Nina has been performing since the age of 6 and is so grateful to be able to share her love of theatre with her classes.

 

Drama & Acting Teacher Sophia

Sophia Lano

Drama & Acting Teacher

Sophia is also a lifeguard and a high school student. She loves teaching and seeing the kids start to gain confidence!

 

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Quinci Spady

Drama & Acting Teacher

Not only is she a Drama Kids teacher, she’s a princess too! We are so thankful to have Quinci share her love and creativity with our kids!

 

Drama & Acting Teacher Kylie

Kylie Boggs

Drama & Acting Teacher

Kylie has been involved in theatre since childhood. A linguistics major as well, she has to much to offer our kids and classes and we are lucky to have her!

Drama & Acting Teacher Ruth

Ruth Brittain

Drama & Acting Teacher

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Drama & Acting Teacher Amanda

Amanda Lee

Drama & Acting Teacher

Mandy has been dancing or teaching for over 20 years. She is a teacher in our Delco region and we couldn’t be happier to have her!

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.

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