Samantha Miller

Director of Theatre
samantha.miller@wylieisd.net
Instagram: @teachkindhumans
Courses: Mainstage, Black Box, Theatre Select, Theatre 1

​Online Portfolio: Samanthalmiller.com​

Bachelor of Science in Theatre Education from A&M Commerce-2020

Mrs. Miller began her teaching career at East in 2020. She has had the opportunity to teach theatre overseas, in at risk programs, at TETA, and even in professional theatres. Throughout her university career, she has gained experience in directing, carpentry, design, combat, theatre administration, and stage management. It is her dream to use her knowledge of theatre to inspire hope, ignite imagination, and instill a love of learning in diverse students. She believes that through a theatre education students can identify their unique voice and use that voice as a tool to positively impact their community.

Donella DiPasquale

Associate Technical Director
donella.dipasquale@wylieisd.net
Instagram: director_d_wehs
​Courses:Production Tech, Tech Theatre I,
​Tech Theatre 2-4

​Bachelor of Fine Arts with a focus in vocal performance from Adams State College-1994

Mrs.DiPasquale (Mrs.D) came to Wylie East in 2019. She holds a teaching certification in five states. Mrs.D married her high school sweetheart, John, and they have three adult children. 
Mrs. D most recently was a theatre director at Willow Springs Middle School where she directed OAP for 12 years with ten 1st place wins and two 2nd place wins.  In the summer she works with The Perfect Performance Theatre Summer Camp in Lewisville, Texas. Mrs. D has led her students to three Outstanding Costume nominations at Broadway Dallas High School Theatre Music Awards and her student designers won Outstanding Costume Design in 2022 for their work in Anastasia the Musical.

Awards and Recognitions:
-Kennedy Center Imagination Celebration Best Fine Arts Curriculum 1999 winner, collaboration with all fine arts department
-Awarded Lifetime PTA Member
-Outstanding Costume nominations 2020, 2022, & 2023 Broadway Dallas HSTMA​

Gracie Sanders

Associate Technical Director
gracie.sanders@wylieisd.net
Courses:Production Tech,Tech Theatre 2-4, Theatre 2-4, Tech 1

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre with a concentration in Design an Technology from Sam Houston State University.

Mrs. Sanders began her teaching career here at East in 2023. She is an an alum of the Wylie East Theatre Department and graduated in 2019. She is excited to return to her alma mater to teach students in the same space she fell in love with theatre. Gracie’s main areas of expertise are Stage Management, Lighting Design, Scenic Design, and Directing.
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Ms. Sanders believes teaching is one of the most special career paths because of the influence a kind and empathetic teacher can have on a student. She strives to inspire and nourish creative minds who desire to learn both in the classroom and as members of society.