Stacey is honored to be a part of the CFCArts Parent/Guardian Panel. Her son, Elijah, participates in the youth theatre program and has performed in eleven shows so far. She and her husband enjoy volunteering at the youth productions and are so grateful for the friends they’ve made within the CFCArts community! Stacey has always had a love for the arts. Some of her best childhood memories involve musical theatre, which led her to study music at Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, TN. After college, she wrote and performed in skits for children’s audiences alongside her husband and other performers for 20 years. She has also served as a special events coordinator, a children’s pastor and a curriculum developer in the Nazarene Church. Stacey has homeschooled her son for 11 years and is excited to see how CFCArts helps him continue to grow as a performer in the future!

Anette is a classically-trained vocalist and theatre enthusiast. Anette is an Assistant State Attorney in the 9th Judicial Circuit, presently in the Osceola office. Currently, Anette is proud to serve as a Soprano 2 section leader in the CFCArts Community Choir. Anette and husband, Randy, have two daughters; Scarlett (8) and Paige (10) who have performed in several Youth Theatre Productions and camps. When she is not driving her kids around all over Florida, the family loves trips to Disney, visiting family in Wisconsin and finding the best Japanese food in town. Anette and her extended family almost always attend the CFCArts Big Band and Orchestra Concerts, and have missed very few Youth Theatre productions. The goal this year is to watch a Narrators and Upbeat show. Say hello anytime, Anette loves talking to anyone as much as Justin!

Shannon is excited to be joining the CFCArts Parent and Guardian Panel and is thrilled to be able to contribute to such a welcoming and inclusive community. Her 11 year old has loved being able to explore their love of stories in a new way since joining the youth theatre program a little over a year ago. CFCArts has allowed her child to grow through performing, build strong friendships with castmates, and thrive under the guidance of the theatre’s amazing and supportive staff. Shannon holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from UCF and has built a diverse career that includes work in libraries, universities, and teaching. She currently works as a volunteer and outreach manager, combining her love for building meaningful connections and community engagement. She is looking forward to bringing her experience and passion for the arts to the Parent and Guardian Panel.

Kelly deeply appreciates CFCArts’ embrace of her critically ill daughter within the children’s theater group, which has profoundly impacted her family. Her dedication extends to supporting both of her daughters’ participation in the arts, fostering their creativity and resilience. Motivated by CFCArts’ inclusive environment, Kelly is eager to give back to the organization and the community arts program.

Angela has been married for 22 years to her husband, Chris, and they have 2 boys, Carter and Deklan. Deklan is currently serving on the Student Panel. Angela has always loved giving of her time and volunteering for different organizations. Theatre has been a huge part of her life, and CFCArts has been such a positive experience for her family that she wanted to be able to help serve them. She is looking forward to serving on the Parent and Guardian Panel for the next year.

Madison is extremely excited to be a part of the CFCArts Parent and Guardian Panel for the 2025-2026 season. For the past seventeen years she has had a career in education, holding positions ranging from classroom teacher to school administrator. Being an educator, she knows the importance of providing children with the opportunity to show their creativity in various ways and CFC Arts allows just that. She’s been a huge fan of the program since getting her daughter started in January 2024 with the production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella Youth Edition. Being on the Parent and Guardian Panel, Madison is looking forward to advocating for CFCArts Youth Theatre programs within the Central Florida community and working closely with CFCArts to continue promoting this phenomenal program. 

Dawn is excited for the opportunity to continue on the CFCArts Parent and Guardian Panel. She is the mother to one son, Chase, and works as an educational content creator and tutor. Dawn enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time playing games with family and friends. She is constantly impressed by the level of passion, organization, and dedication shown by everyone at CFCArts. Her family has enjoyed their time since starting with Into the Woods, and they look forward to what the coming year has in store. 

Nikki is thrilled to be a part of the CFCArts Parent and Guardian Panel. Currently, Nikki serves as Theatre Director at Lawton Chiles Middle School. She previously taught theatre at Midway Elementary School of the Arts in Sanford after 13 years as an elementary educator. As a CFCArts parent, Nikki has seen how her daughters have thrived and grown as young artists through their involvement in multiple Youth Theatre productions. She is an Arts Education and Arts Integration advocate, and believes all children should have access to arts education and opportunities. Nikki grew up performing throughout her childhood and into adulthood, and truly knows how impactful the arts can be in someone’s life.

Justina is happy to join the parent panel at CFCArts. She is a wife, a parent to two teenage theatre kids, and three fur babies. The Beck family relocated to the Central Florida area for sun and new adventures three years ago from PA and are loving it! Justina’s life is composed of scheduling, driving long distances, constantly feeding two teenagers, and homeschooling. She is thrilled to bring her experience as a theatre mom as well as her education and experience as a dance consultant to the table and looks forward to a memorable year.

A lifelong lover of the performing arts, Shannon began her college journey as a musical theatre major before earning her degree in elementary education. She taught in the public school system for several years and now homeschools her daughter, who participates in the CFCArts Youth Theatre program. Shannon served as a director of a homeschool co-op for the past two years and continues to champion creative and welcoming learning environments. When her daughter was cast in the CFCArts production of Beauty and the Beast In Concert, Shannon was deeply moved by how the production brought together multiple programs of the organization to create something extraordinary—and the commitment of CFCArts to welcome everyone with open arms. Shannon treasures every chance to cheer on the young performers (as well as the not-as-young performers at other CFCArts productions), often from the front row, and is grateful to be part of a community that genuinely celebrates the arts. She’s thrilled to serve on the Parent and Guardian Panel and support a mission she believes in deeply.