Katie Grace Hennen
Orange
Summary
Director of Education with extensive experience in developing and executing educational programs and funding initiatives. Proven expertise in strategic planning, team leadership, and curriculum development. Achievements include improved learning outcomes and strengthened community partnerships across four large nonprofit organizations. Innovative strategies and effective leadership style have driven significant organizational impact.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Education
Arts & Learning Conservatory
Costa Mesa
08.2023 - Current
- Responsible for the creation and coordination of educational programs, including theatre and music. Manager of 40+ teaching artists as well as a small team of administrators. Creates new and maintains existing community, school, and organizational partnerships. Coordinates the creation of new contracts with partnering entities and oversees all implementation and financial requirements of programming.
Programs Manager
Arts & Learning Conservatory
Costa Mesa
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Directly responsible for the coordination and implementation of after-school theatre programs and managing teaching staff.
Teaching Artist
Arts & Learning Conservatory and Diane’s Dance Studios
Southern CA
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Teaching artist / director / choreographer for elementary-age school productions of musical theatre and tap, jazz, ballet, and hiphop dance.
Supervisor / Keyholder
RAGZ Enterprises
Carlsbad
07.2022 - 11.2022
- Keyholder/shift supervisor at various retail stores in Carlsbad, CA.
Recruitment & Admissions Coordinator
Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School
Minneapolis
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Responsible for marketing and overseeing recruitment, prospective students, application process, and university event planning.
Executive Fellow
Association for Recovery in Higher Education
Minneapolis
11.2020 - 09.2021
- Responsible for virtual communication with Executive Director of the non-profit as well as the Board, Advisory Council, and other fellows/interns. In charge of executive tasks to keep the Association working smoothly: organizing meetings, communicating between sites and teams, coordinating and assigning tasks, keeping files and information organized. Also the co-creator and chair of new Student Ambassador Board. Assisted with 2021 ARHE Virtual Conference in many creative and organizational facets.
- Remote
EPIC Instructor
Eden Prairie School District
Eden Prairie
05.2019 - 08.2021
- Responsible for creating curriculum catered to the care and education of children ages 4-12 each day over the summer.
Eagle Zone Assistant
Eden Prairie Schools
Eden Prairie
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Tasked with assisting in the care of 70-130 school age children before and after school. Also required to create and implement educational curriculum and activities for students.
Singer / Dancer
Cedar Fair Amusement Parks
Shakopee
05.2015 - 09.2016
- Performed in multiple entertainment shows per day for guests of amusement park. Assisted guests with questions/requests, as well.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature, Theory, & Criticism
Augsburg University
Minneapolis, MN01.2022
Skills
- Teaching
- Customer Service Skills
- Public Speaking
- Grant Writing
- Team Building
- Microsoft Office
- Event Planning
- Classroom Management
- Writing Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Early Childhood Education
- Classroom Experience
- Administrative Experience
- Childcare
- Tutoring
- Autism and Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Organizational Skills
- Management
- Fundraising
- Program Development
- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Acting (10 years)
- French (conversational)
References
- Tiesha, Hutchins, Employer, tiesha@artsandlearning.org
- Lizzy, McCabe, Coworker & employee, lizzy@artsandlearning.org
- Amelia, Rowley, Employer, management@ragzenterprises.com
Affiliations
- Elected member of Orange County Theatre Guild's Board of Directors
- Active volunteer with Larking House and Chance Theatres
Accomplishments
- Recipient of 2025 Orange County Outstanding Arts Educator Award from Orange County Music and Arts Administrators
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Professional
Certification
- CPR
References
References available upon request.
Custom
Acting/directing resume available upon request.
Timeline
Director of Education
Arts & Learning Conservatory
08.2023 - Current
Programs Manager
Arts & Learning Conservatory
05.2023 - 08.2023
Teaching Artist
Arts & Learning Conservatory and Diane’s Dance Studios
07.2022 - 05.2023
Supervisor / Keyholder
RAGZ Enterprises
07.2022 - 11.2022
Recruitment & Admissions Coordinator
Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School
09.2021 - 05.2022
Executive Fellow
Association for Recovery in Higher Education
11.2020 - 09.2021
Eagle Zone Assistant
Eden Prairie Schools
09.2019 - 01.2020
EPIC Instructor
Eden Prairie School District
05.2019 - 08.2021
Singer / Dancer
Cedar Fair Amusement Parks
05.2015 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature, Theory, & Criticism
Augsburg University
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