With dance and theater classes taking place all day at JM starting this fall — and our North Carolina school premiere of “Frozen” coming in April — there are a lot of exciting things to celebrate. So, that’s exactly what we’re going to do!
Join us for “Meet The Artists,” a short, informal, drop-in reception where all of our artists can get together again after the summer break, enjoy some free beverages from The Chatham Rabbit coffee shop and get to know all of our impressive new arts faculty.
Faculty members will be on hand to answer questions, preview some of the exciting things to come and just hang out with everyone. Here’s a quick introduction:
Chorus teacher Allison Blaylock received her Bachelor of Science in Education, Vocal/Choral Music, graduating magna cum laude from the University of Alabama, where she was conductor for the Chamber Choir and conductor and section leader for the Women’s Choir. She has been teaching at Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Dance teacher Hannah Marr received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2017 from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, where she specialized in Contemporary/Modern Dance. She recently taught dance at Enloe High School in Raleigh and is a company member with OM Grown Dancers and ShaLeigh Dance Works in Durham. Her website is hannahmarrdance.com.
Art teacher Laura Newman received her Bachelor of Fine Arts from Winthrop University in Rock Hill, S.C., and her Master of Arts from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. She currently teaches art appreciation at Bladen Community College and has recently been art teacher locally for J.S. Waters School and Moncure Elementary.
Band teacher Aaron Partin received his Bachelor of Music Education this spring from Greensboro College, where he performed with several ensembles and was awarded the Hunt Family Music Scholarship. He is a 2019 graduate of Jordan-Matthews and was a 2017 and 2018 JMArts Scholar, studying at summer band camps at East Carolina University and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Theater teacher Mikala Richardson received her Bachelor of Arts in Theatre in 2021 from Greensboro College and has been teaching theater at Richmond County High School in Rockingham. She is a graduate of North Moore High School, where she performed the role of Miss Hannigan in her senior production of “Annie."
Of course, there will be even more! Join JMArts for the upcoming season to receive benefits all year long — and, current JM students, remember that you can join for just $1! Be among the first to get your tickets for the 2023 Raffle for the Arts. Purchase some JMArts greeting cards. But, most of all, come, bring friends and get to know everyone for the season ahead.
