Joanna Hughes

Director of YAAkids at Young Artists of America
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, US
Languages
  • Italian -

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Credentials

  • Hormone Health Course
    Institute for Integrative Nutrition
    Oct, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • Gut Health Course
    Institute for Integrative Nutrition
    Sep, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • Integrative Nutrition Health Coach (INHC)
    Institute for Integrative Nutrition
    Jul, 2015
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • Young Artists of America
    • United States
    • Performing Arts
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director of YAAkids
      • Aug 2022 - Present

      Led by Joanna Hughes, YAAkids is a yearlong training program for our youngest performers in grades 4-5 from the DC Metro area, which provides instruction in musical theatre singing, acting, and dancing.YAAkids strives to introduce the joy of musical theatre in a structured environment as students learn songs from musicals, weaving in harmony, storytelling, stage direction, and choreography. While fostering a strong sense of community, our primary focus is establish a strong foundation in the areas of singing, acting, and movement, through the process of working towards a final share-formance.

  • Maret School
    • United States
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Lower School Music Director
      • Aug 2005 - Present

      Grades K-4 Music:Design and implement curriculum integrated across the subject areas (Homeroom, Science, Art, Spanish) with a scaffolded, differentiated, and project based learning approach; Select and teach vocal and instrumental repertoire, (movement pieces as well) for performances throughout the academic yearInstrumental instruction includes Orff, recorder, ukulele, percussion Trained and familiar with a variety of musical education methodologies including Orff, Kodaly, and Conversational Solfege.Grades 5-6 Chorus:Select and teach repertoire for performances throughout the academic year, accompanying daily rehearsals, conducting concerts.Grades 7, 9 Drama:Drama classes were comprised of monologue and scene work, short plays, improvisation, stage direction, evaluation performances.Director of Middle School plays and musicals ("The Music Man", "Small Actors", "The Great Pandemonium", "Oh, What a Tangled Web")Assistant Director, Acting Director, and Costumes Designer for Upper School musicals:Merrily We Roll Along Once Upon a MattressRagtimeAidaCarouselAnything GoesGuys and DollsShrekA Chorus LineFootlooseBig FishNewsies

  • Joanna Hughes Wellness
    • Owner
      • Nov 2018 - Present

      Private wellness and culinary coaching with a specialization in treating gut health disorders (such as IBS, IBD, SIBO) and hormonal health. Private wellness and culinary coaching with a specialization in treating gut health disorders (such as IBS, IBD, SIBO) and hormonal health.

  • Self Employed
    • Private Piano Instructor
      • Sep 2005 - Present

      Teaching piano techniques and music theory principles to private students in Kindergarten-Fourth grades. Teaching piano techniques and music theory principles to private students in Kindergarten-Fourth grades.

  • The Harbor School
    • Associate Teacher
      • Aug 2004 - Jun 2005

      Responsibilities for Kindergarten included: assisting and leading lessons in language arts, reading, writing, math, science, social studies, etc., working with children individually and in groups, supervising children both in and out of the classroom, general office work (photocopying, proofreading/editing weekly newsletters, organizing students’ work, etc). Responsibilities for enrichment program included: planning and implementing drama and musical activities for children in grades JK-2.

  • Johns Hopkins University, Center for Talented Youth
    • United States
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Program Assistant
      • 2003 - 2004

      Assisted lead teacher at both the Mirman School and the Windward School in a Reading and Writing workshop for gifted children entering grades 3-5.Responsibilities included: leading lessons on figurative language, imagery, etc, creating and leading daily activities in arts and crafts and reading groups. Assisted lead teacher at both the Mirman School and the Windward School in a Reading and Writing workshop for gifted children entering grades 3-5.Responsibilities included: leading lessons on figurative language, imagery, etc, creating and leading daily activities in arts and crafts and reading groups.

Education

  • Institute for Integrative Nutrition, Teachers College, Columbia University
    Certified Holistic Health Counselor, Health, Wellness, Nutrition
    2007 - 2008
  • Bard College
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Music, Music Education
    2001 - 2004
  • Fordham University
    2000 - 2001

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