Mr. Josh
Education
- Hoffman Estates High School (2004)
- Illinois State University - Bachelor of Science, Recreational Management / Endorsement in Theater (2008)
- Drake - Master of Arts - Communication Leadership (2023)
Training & Performance Highlights
Before he was in kindergarten, Josh grew up watching his uncle teach and perform at Chicago improv clubs like Second City, iO, and ComedySportz. He began taking formal classes in third grade and is excited to teach the valuable lessons improv acting provides.
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- Musicals
Hoffman Estates - Mame (2000), Grease (2001), Les Miserables (2003), Jekyll &
Hyde (2004)
Schaumburg on Stage - Footloose (2003)
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- Plays
Hoffman Estates - A Midsummer Night’s Dream (2003) and Heaven Can Wait
(2004)
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- Sketch Comedy
Hoffman Estates - Fall Showcase (2003), Fall Showcase (2004), Speechapalooza
(2004), Senior Showcase (2004)
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- Film
Missy and the Maxinator (2003)
Teaching Experience
Josh teaches public speaking at McHenry County College and College of Lake County.
For the last 15 years, Josh coached the Cary-Grove Speech Team. In that role, he directed and wrote scenes and plays that qualified to compete at the IHSA state competition.
Personal
Josh lives in Cary with his wife, Steph, and their three kids, Harper, Willa, and Jordan. Josh and Steph host the AMPed for Teaching Podcast.