Mia has worked as an arts educator for over 10 years. They have taught students of all ages throughout the U.S. and now are based in Philadelphia. She has taught with arts organizations, public and private schools, as an adjunct professors at many institutions, and publicly in the community.

Mia has been apart of creating theatrical and arts programming in many of Philadelphia’s institutions including: The School District of Philadelphia, Theatre Philadelphia, Azuka Theatre Company, Painted Bride Arts Center, and more.

Mia has worked as a freelance director, choreographer, and movement director for student-based theatrical productions. For selected examples of that work, see below!

Pedagogy Statement

Embracing the messy work of learning is my ultimate goal.

I work to eradicate the myth of a singular right or singular wrong way to do a thing. Without curiosity and exploration (an equation that equals PLAY!) there can’t be learning, growth, or truth.

I seek truth. My role as an educator aims to open doors for my learners by working to understand where they are in their journey. That truth will then allow both me and my students to pursue their development and expansion.

I encourage students, by encouraging myself, to acknowledge and own both harm and victories as they happen. I believe this is the foundation for building an uplifting communal atmosphere where the full scope of our identities can begin to emerge.

The hope is to establish a culture of deep trust, respect and acceptance. I cannot know what is safe for all bodies – we are all coming from our own backgrounds, experiences, cultures, identities, perspectives, desires, capacities, abilities, and needs. However, I can reach for an environment that feels open enough to take risks and safe enough to support the moments of failure that are vital to learning and growth.