How has your life been indelibly touched by a teacher who utilized the arts for whatever reason and acknowledge how they were instrumental in breaking the mold to allow you to become who you are today?
A teacher that touched my life. . . Mrs. Fran McGarry along with Dr. Stephen C. Porter were instrumental in imparting confidence, direction, motivation, and meaning through their knowledge, dedication, and practice of teaching through the Arts. They were directly responsible for my decision to pursue my dream and achieve the distinction of becoming the youngest person accepted to the prestigious Ringling Clown College and subsequently become the youngest clown to perform for the Greatest Show on Earth. A decade of achievement in the entertainment industry is directly a result of the patience, dedication, and caring of teachers such as these. My life continues today and the lessons learned carry over into every area of my life.