Staff

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.

Vicki Smith (she/her)
Drama 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.

Maria Gonzalez (she/her)
Drama 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.

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.

Lisa Panzer
Drama 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!

Grendel Clark (they/them)
Drama Teacher

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

Rachel Oehler (she/her)
Drama Teacher

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

Kiera Smale
Drama 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!

Nina Taylor
Drama 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.

Sophia Lano
Drama Teacher

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

Quinci Spady
Drama 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!

Kylie Boggs
Drama 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!

Ruth Brittain
Drama Teacher

Bio Coming Soon!

Amanda Lee
Drama 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.