Theatre for Youth Division
Spring Festival
MEET YOUR DIVISION LEADERSHIP
Emily Pears (Theatre for Youth Division Chair) holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from Western Carolina University and an MAT in teaching theatre from College of Charleston. She has worked in theatre education for over 10 years now, serving as the theatre teacher at Bonner Elementary in Berkeley County for 5 years, as well as various extracurricular settings. She is thrilled to be the chair of Theatre for Youth now after serving as vice chair for 3 years!
Nicole Ackerman (Theatre for Youth Division Vice Chair) has been a theatre teacher at Stone Academy in Greenville for 21 years. She collaborated with the Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities to create the SPARK program, fostering a love of reading through theatre. Passionate about directing, writing, and acting, her greatest joy comes from helping children discover their love for the stage, empowering them to find strength in their voice and imagination
