Curriculum Detail

Arts

Dawson School is committed to the arts. Our modern facility, in combination with a faculty involved in the local arts community, provides Dawson with the unique opportunity to offer competitive, quality programs that can prepare students for continuation in the arts or that can complement their academic experiences. As an integral component of the academic program at Dawson, opportunities for devotion to after school Art Department activities are also provided. The Art, Theatre, Band, Choir and Woodworking programs are structured to provide each student with the guidance to make informed, positive choices, and the opportunity to recognize and reach individual goals.

Department Faculty

Sarena Becker Hebebrand

Department Chair, MS/US Art and Innovation

Colorado State University - B.FA
Ms. Christine Bell

Lower School Art

University of Texas - BFA
University of Phoenix - M.A.
Tony Bender

Upper School Theater
Donna Deininger

Lower School Music

Ithaca College - B.A.
Mr. Josh Edward Gaffga

Middle School Theater

Davidson College - Bachelor of Arts
Carolyn Hein

Teacher's College, Columbia University - M.A
Miami University - B.S.
Rob Levy

Woodworking Teacher (Art Center)

Buck's County Community College - A.F.A.
University of Massachusetts - North Dartmouth - B.F.A.
Dwight Ovelman

Upper School Art

Williamsport Community College - A.A.
Tyler School of Art, Temple University - B.F.A
Ms Becca Spence

Middle School/Upper School Music

Hunter College/ CUNY - MA
Manhattan School of Music - MM
Mannes College of Music - BS