B.A. in dance from the University of California, Irvine, M.A. in Expressive Arts Therapy from the European Graduate School.
Prior to ASB, Oliver served as the Education Director, Associate Director and Interim Executive Director for Young Audiences of San Diego (Arts for Learning, San Diego)
Founding member of The San Diego Creative Youth Development Network
A.A. in University Studies: Emphasis in Education and A.A. in General Studies: Emphasis in Social and Behavioral Sciences at Palomar College. Currently majoring in Liberal Studies at California State University of San Marcos in hopes of becoming a teacher.
Has been an Academic leader for almost 2 years. Usually works with our third, fourth and fifth grade students.
B.A, Honors in English with a Writing Concentration and Dance Pedagogy
Danced ballet pre-professionally for 18 years, served as President of Boundless Dance Club at Gonzaga University
Her writing has been featured by Paul Taylor American Modern Dance, National Dance Education Organization, and the Gonzaga University academic journals.
B.A. in Peace and Conflict Studies and a B.A. in Dance from the University of California Berkeley.
Led and taught youth development programs for the EDD from 2009 – 2014. Founded the Emerging Artist Collaborative, dances professionally with various San Diego choreographers, and most recently choreographed for Shared Spaces at Performing Arts Workshop in Encinitas
Heather Glabe
Teaching Artist
BFA in Dance and a BA in Communication from UCSB, and an MFA in Dance from CSULB.
Has danced within San Francisco and LA communities before relocating to SD County in 2013. Has taught dance for such institutions as CSULB, CSUF, SDSU, UCSD, American Ballet Theatre’s Summer Intensives in Orange County.
B.A. in Human Development, Masters in Social Work from California State University of San Marcos, and is a licensed clinical social worker
11 years of experience in providing therapeutic services, case management, client advocacy, and an array of social work services. Trained in different therapeutic modalities including; Social Emotional Learning, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Informed Approach.
BA in Physics (Electronics) and a minor in Math from California State University of San Marcos. Was the only Summa Cum Laude Physics graduate in her class.
Conducted Physics Education research in undergrad and completed a research internship simulating the behavior of vortices.
Participated in many opportunities to help others learn more about STEM including: Super STEM Saturday, CSUSM STEM Ambassadors program, and FIRST2STEM mentor. Hopes to be a great high school Physics teacher.
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance from San Diego State University.
American Ballet Theatre Certified Teacher - Pre-Primary through Level 5 of the ABT National Training Curriculum.
A Mexican-American Artist committed to providing professional dance opportunities to youth while embracing their cultural heritage and developing their personal artistic expression.
B.A. in Human Development with a focus in Child Services and a minor in Spanish.
Is a Special Ed assistant in the Vista Unified School District. Works with middle and high school student sat A Step Beyond in order to help them succeed in their academic and career goals.
Professional goal is to become an elementary teacher and make a difference in students' lives.
KARLA PENA CABRERA
Family Services Intern
Pursuing a B.A. in Social Work from San Diego State University
Currently employed as a Professional College Tutor for MiraCosta College's Tutoring and Academic Support Center
Will be working with 4th and 6th grade students at A Step Beyond
Goal is to pursue a Master's of Social Work degree to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker
B.A. in Sociology (Children, Youth and Families) from California State University of San Marcos
Started at A Step Beyond in Fall 2018 as an Academic Volunteer and became an Academic Leader a year later. Has worked with all age groups, but primarily 7th graders to high school students.
Passionate about learning from A Step Beyond students and preparing them for college and career.
