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Sharon Deady

Sharon Deady

Desert Sands Unified School District

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Sharon's work combines: Acting & Theatre, Education, and Communicating / Sharing Stories

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Day In The Life

Theater Department Chair

I teach acting and production and direct/produce after school theater.

Skills & Education

Here's the path I took:

  • GED

  • Bachelor's Degree

    English Language and Literature, General

    California State University-San Bernardino

  • Graduate Degree

    Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General

    Central Washington University

Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education:

High School

Bachelor's Degree: English Language and Literature, General

Graduate Degree: Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General

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Life & Career Milestones

I've taken a lot of twists and turns

  • 1.

    Participated in community theater.

  • 2.

    Took dance classes, voice classes and acting classes.

  • 3.

    Worked in professional theater.

  • 4.

    Went to college.

  • 5.

    Became a teacher, general education.

  • 6.

    Learned that I could teach everything through theater.

  • 7.

    Got my masters.

  • 8.

    Full time theater department.

Defining Moments

How I responded to discouragement

  • THE NOISE

    Messages from Parents:

    You aren't pretty or small enough to become a dancer. Don't try theater, no one can get jobs in that area.

  • How I responded:

    I packed my truck and traveled America. I found out I could do what I love to do and make a living.

Experiences and challenges that shaped me

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  • I applied for scholarships and worked and went to school.