Faculty

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  Steven Koehler
  Email: kdog_311@hotmail.com | (414) 934-7172
  A.P. Physics, Physics 1, Physics Concepts. Steve holds a Bachelor of Science in Education from U.W.-Madison and a Master of Fine Arts in Acting from U.W.-Milwaukee''s Professional Theatre Training Program. He is licensed to teach Broad Field Science (WI DPI #601), Physics (WI DPI #625) and Theatre (WI DPI #325). He has been teaching at MHSA since 1993, first as a long-term substitute, and currently as a contracted teacher. His Socratic approach to teaching is aimed at drawing out knowledge from his students rather than providing knowledge to his students. Demonstrations abound and all pre-conceived assumptions (whether they belong to the students or the teacher!) are challenged.
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  Dept.Chair Ralph Janes
  Email: rjanes@wi.rr.com | (414) 934-7071
  Ralph Janes is an Award Winning Theatre Artist from London, England. He is currently in his 8th year at MHSA, 12th in Milwaukee and 22nd in the USA. He holds a Primary Degree in Education and Theatre from the University of Leeds, Bretton Hall, and a Master of Fine Arts in Directing from The University of California, San Diego. He has studied with John Hodgeson, Keith Johnston, John Hirsch, Charles Marovitz, Bonnie Morenca, Robert Israel, Bob Woodruff, Frantisek Deak and many other international theatre artists. Starting as a street performer in the Inner City of London, there is virtually no job in the Theatre that Ralph has not done at one time or another. His move to the USA was prompted by the opportunity to continue working with Kanopy Dance Theatre of Madison after a two-year collaboration in Edinburgh. He has worked mostly in England, Europe, the West Coat and the Mid-West regions of the United States. His focus is on Inter-Related Arts, Improvisational-based Performance and Politics. He has split his time between Directing and Designing Political-Social Theatre and Teaching at the University and High School Level. He now further divides his time with his supportive partner and wonderful child.
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  Augustus Rich
  Email: richa@milwaukee.k12.wi.us | (414) 934-7038
  Mr. Augustus Rich graduated with a degree in theatre from North Central College and earned his teaching degree from the University of Wisconsin - Peck School of the Arts. In addition to teaching theatre production at Milwaukee High School of the Arts, Mr. Rich also sits on the board of directors for the Shorewood Players. Mr. Rich has also worked as a professional lighting designer in Milwaukee and Chicago.
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