Rebecca J. Stern is the Director of Drama and Technical Theatre at West Forsyth High School. Prior to teaching at West, she was the Director of Theatre at Roswell High School, where she directed two consecutive region-winning One Act Plays. Before working in the public school system Becca was director of The Community Art Players of Suwanee; A not-for-profit organization devoted to creating opportunities for the community members of Suwanee to experience theatre made by, with, and for the community. Additional educational theatre leadership includes directing and managing The Actor’s Company, a youth improvisation troupe, and serving as the Director of Educational Programs at The Dancing Goat Theater in Johns Creek Georgia. Becca received her Bachelor’s degree in Theatre from Brenau University and The Gainesville Theatre Alliance.

Claire Marie Pappas is the Director of Choirs and Musical Theatre at West Forsyth High School. Prior to joining Studio West, Claire was Director of Choirs at Liberty Middle School from 2019-2021 and started the chorus and drama programs at Hendricks Middle School in 2021. Claire has been selected to present at the Georgia Music Educators Association In-Service Conference (2021 & 2020), the National Council for Undergraduate Research Conference (2020) and was selected as a student conductor at the Southern Division American Choral Directors Association Conference (2017). She is an active freelance Soprano in the metro-Atlanta area and member of the Atlanta-based professional Chamber Choir, Coro Vocati. Claire received her Bachelors in Music Education from Kennesaw State University.