"The purpose of a storyteller is not to tell you how to think,
but to give you questions to think upon."
"The purpose of a storyteller is not to tell you how to think,
but to give you questions to think upon."
About MeHello, my name is Rebekah, or as I'm known to my students, Miss Hess. I have been a teacher since 2009, first as an English teacher and currently as a theatre teacher at Rock Ridge High School. I began my career in an alternative high school program, and that experience was incredibly influential in my evolution as an educator, specifically in training me in adolescent development and working with at-risk students with a variety of challenges. My current work as a theatre teacher with Rock Ridge Performing Arts is a challenging and fulfilling
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experience as I learn alongside my students. I am passionate about storytelling, creativity, and providing an opportunity for students of all experiences to be included in the creative process of the theatre community. Aside from teaching technical and performance skills during the day, in the after school program I direct and choreograph. I am excited to put my dance and costuming skills to practical use in our high quality productions, and I am proud to be a part of an excellent team of teachers and directors who collaborate to create the best possible process and product for the benefit of our students and community.
Resume/CV
Education
Regent University (2017-2018)
Graduate Coursework in Theatre:
- THE 595 Directing Internship
- THE 641 History and Criticism of American Musical Theatre
- THE 725 Design Process 1: Scenic and Lighting Design
- THE 726 Design Process 2: Costuming and Scenic Properties
- THE 775 Special Topics: Video Auditioning for Actors
- THE 775 Special Topics: Theatre Pedagogy
University of New Hampshire (Summer 2015)
UNH Summer Literacy Institute
A week-long intensive graduate training in the creative process and strategies for developing student writing
A week-long intensive graduate training in the creative process and strategies for developing student writing
The Shenandoah Valley Writing Project (Summer 2015)
As local chapter of the National Writing Project (NWP), the Shenandoah Valley Writing Project (SVWP), hosted by Shenandoah University, is a four-week intensive graduate course focusing on the value of writing in all classroom environments and strategies for effective writing instruction.
Presentation: The Teacher as Mentor Writer in the Classroom
Presentation: The Teacher as Mentor Writer in the Classroom
The College of William and Mary (2009)
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Masters of Arts in Secondary English Education (M.A.Ed.)
Student Teaching: Warhill High School, Williamsburg, VA Thesis: Educational Portfolio "Unit Lesson Plan for The Great Gatsby" |
Lee University (2007)
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Bachelors of Arts in Literature (B.A.)
Magna Cum Laude Study Abroad: Cambridge University Spring 2007 Berlin, Germany Summer 2007 Thesis: Jane Austen's Persuasion |
Stone Bridge High School (2004)
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Advanced Studies Diploma
National Honor Society Teacher Cadet Program |
