Professional Background

Undergraduate degree, major and institution(s):
Tusculum College, Greeneville, TN
B.A English, Secondary Education
B.A. Theatre

Graduate degree(s), majors, and institution(s):
Illinois State University, Normal, IL
MS Theatre

Special interests in field:
The Arts-in-Education: Co-Chair of Theatre Ed Subcommittee, Advocacy for ATHE (Association of Theatre in Higher Education), www.athe.org

Extracurricular assignments at OMA:
National Spelling Bee
Middle School Convocation
Middle School Theatre work

Individual educational philosophy, goals, etc.:
I, Gale Sheaffer, Language Arts teacher, arts educator, artist, director, playwright, and designer have been working to implement arts programs connected to academic learning in schools and the community to inspire and involve children in imaginative and cognitive development activities for over 25 years. Through the power of books children can utilize the arts and technology to connect with books!

Personal Information
Family:
Husband: Steve Hannon, Lockheed-Martin; Son: Ian Sheaffer, age 17, Carrollton High School

Hobbies and interests:
Computers, web pages, theatre, cooking, the beach. Exercise and bike riding