- Olathe West High School
- Performing Arts Department
Performing Arts Department
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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
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Degrees and Certifications:
Band Director
Bachelor of Music Education - University of Kansas
Master of Music Education - University of Kansas
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
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
Laura VanLeeuwen

Phone: 913-780-7180
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Degrees and Certifications:
Performing Arts Department Chair / Vocal Music
Bachelor of Music - (Vocal Performance) Wichita State University
Bachelor of Music Education - University of Missouri - Kansas City
Master of Music - (Vocal Performance) University of Missouri - Kansas City
Master of Music - Choral Conducting - University of Missouri - Kansas City
J.J. Wallace

Phone: 913-780-7180
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Degrees and Certifications:
Orchestra Director
BS of Music Education, Missouri State University
Masters in Education, MidAmerica Nazarene University
Cindy Wampler

Phone: 913-780-7180
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Degrees and Certifications:
Accompanist
Bachelor of Music Education / Music Therapy, University of Kansas
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