Performing Arts Department

  • Students enrolled in performing arts classes will develop skills in performace and artistic expression. They will engage in activities that build self-confidence, promote interactions with others and an appreciation of the arts. Through guided enrollment, all high school students have the opportunity to access advanced performance groups through the audition process.

Carol Lowman

Phone: 913-780-7180

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Band Director

Bachelor of Music Education - University of Kansas

Master of Music Education - University of Kansas

Visit the Olathe West band website.

Kimberly Michaelis

Phone: 913-780-7180

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Assistant Orchestra Director

Bachelor of Music Education, MidAmerica Nazarene University

Bachelor of Music, MidAmerica Nazarene University

Master of Music Education, University of Missouri - Kansas City

Visit the Olathe West orchestra website.

 

Alisha Morris

Phone: 913-780-7180

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Theatre / Drama

BSE Speech and Theatre Education, University of Central Missouri

MA in Theatre Studies, University of Houston

National Board Certified Teacher

Director of Theatre

Drama Club Sponsor

Visit the Olathe West theater website.

Dr. Ryan Olsen

Phone: 913-780-7180

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Vocal Music Director

Bachelor of Music Education - University of Missouri - Kansas City

Master of Arts, Music Education - University of Missouri - Kansas City

Doctor of Musical Arts, Conducting and Music Education - Arizona State University

Visit the Olathe West Choir Website

Karen Russell

Phone: 913-780-7180

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Orchestra Director

Bachelor of Music Education, University of Wyoming

Master of Music Education, University of Tennessee - Knoxville

Certificate of Music Theory Pedagogy, University of Tennessee - Knoxville 

Visit the Olathe West orchestra website.

John Wickersham

Phone: 913-780-7180

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Assistant Band Director

Bachelor of Music Education, University of Kansas

Master of Music Education, University of Kansas

Visit the Olathe West band website.