Ms. Logan lives in Sterling with her dad and her cat, Frank. She graduated from Sauk Valley Community College with her associate’s degree in early childhood education in the spring of 2023, and immediately dove into teaching camps and workshops at Woodlawn. She loves working with the Woodlawn preschoolers and putting all her education into practice!
Ms. Tori lives in Dixon with her husband, Matt, their son, Kelvin, and their dog, Cleo. Tori got involved at Woodlawn when Kelvin attended preschool here; she started out teaching some gardening and cooking programs, including the culinary program with the preschoolers. During the summer of 2022, she jumped into the preschool program as an assistant teacher and says, “I truly feel like I have found my life’s passion in the classroom!” Tori has a bachelor’s degree from Northern Illinois University and has been attending continuing education classes for several years. In her free time she likes to participate in outdoor activities like hiking, birding, and biking with her family. She also enjoys cooking, macramé, and LOVES to read!
I spent around nine years training at Woodlawn Arts Academy through music lessons and junior musical productions. I couldn’t be more grateful that I had the opportunity to perform and have great artistic experiences at such a young age. I was given the wonderful chance to attend Interlochen Center for the Arts for my last three years of high school. This fall I will be continuing my artistic career at the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami. I can’t wait to bring the knowledge and teaching instilled in me at WAA to my major of Music Therapy and Voice.
Madeline Geil
2019
What Woodlawn gave me, at a very young age, was the belief that I could truly accomplish anything if I was willing to put in the work. My courage, commitment, passion and tenacity were deepened there by instructors who pushed me beyond my comfort zone and were always there with unwavering support. After graduating from Chicago Academy for the Arts, I moved to San Francisco to begin my professional dance career with Alonzo King LINES Ballet, then made the decision to return to Chicago to study mass communications. I am so grateful to Woodlawn for being my second home through many important moments and for being my safe haven as I learned about myself as an artist.
Angelina Perino
2019
My time at Woodlawn Arts Academy benefitted me in so many ways, and these lessons still influence me today. Having the opportunity to work under incredibly talented theatre and music instructors who truly care about their students helped me grow in my talent, my confidence, and in strong relationships that remain in my life. Throughout my time in choirs and theatrical productions at Luther College, I have been reminded of the techniques and tips that my teachers at Woodlawn offered to me, and it’s safe to say I would not be in these ensembles if it wasn’t for WAA and the impact they had on me. I am so grateful that I had the chance to learn and grow at Woodlawn, and I’m confident that this amazing institution will keep changing lives for the better.
Evan Lobdell
2019
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