PPS 8.10 Form 1B
TEXAS STATE VITA (with Fine Arts components)
I. Academic/Professional Background
A. Vlasta Lee Silhavy Head of BFA Theatre Certification (Senior Lecturer)
B. Educational Background
M.Ed. 2016 Lamar University Education Administration
BFA 2007 Texas State University Theatre; All Level Theatre Certification
C. University Experience
Head of BFA Theatre Certification Texas State University 2015- Present
Teaching Assistant (Certification program) Texas State University 2005-2007
Scene Shop Work-study Position (Prop Master) Texas State University 2002-2006
D. Relevant Professional Experience
Student Teacher Supervisor Texas State University 2016
Kiddie Camp Coordinator Texas State University 2016-Present
Film 101 Production Coordinator Texas State University 2011-2013
K-12 Board Member Texas Educational Theatre Association 2009-2011
Fine Arts Department Chair Angleton High School 2008-2015
Theatre Arts/Speech Teacher Angleton High School 2007-2015
UIL Academic Coordinator Angleton High School 2007-2015
Auditorium Supervisor Angleton Independent School District 2007-2015
Theatre Camp Coordinator Texas State University 2007-Present
E. Other Professional Credentials (licensure, certification, etc.)
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Texas State University Ally Training 2016
State of Texas Teaching Certification; Theatre EC-12 2007-Present
Texas Educational Theatre Association, Member 2007-Present
Texas Forensic Association, Member 2007-2015
National Forensic League, Member 2007-2015
Texas Classroom Teacher Association, Member 2007-Present
II. TEACHING
A. Teaching Honors and Awards
Region 4 Teacher of the Year Finalist Region 4 Education Service Center 2014
Secondary Teacher of the Year Angleton Independent School District 2014
Campus Teacher of the Year Angleton High School 2014
Character Counts Teacher Recognition Angleton High School 2013
Rising Star for Young Educators Award Texas Exes Association 2008
B. Courses Taught
Student Teaching (EDST 4380/4381) Texas State University 2016
Directing II for Certs (TH 4365) Texas State University 2016-Present
Directing Theatre Activities (TH 4320) Texas State University 2016-2017
Theatre In Education (TH 4332) Texas State University 2016-Present
Creative Drama (TH 3370) Texas State University 2015-Present
Theatre Curriculum Development (TH 4310) Texas State University 2015-Present
D. Courses Prepared and Curriculum Development
Independent Study (TH 4601) Texas State University 2018
Directing II for Certs (TH 4365) Texas State University 2016-Present
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Directing Theatre Activities (TH 4320) Texas State University 2016-Present
Theatre In Education (TH 4332) Texas State University 2016-Present
Creative Drama (TH 3370) Texas State University 2015-Present
Theatre Curriculum Development (TH 4310) Texas State University 2015-Present
Graduate Theses/Final Projects, Honors Theses or Exit Committees: Honors Theses
Supervisor 2017 (S.Boyenga’s project titled: Next-Level Drama: Advanced Arts Integration in the
Standard Classroom)
III. SCHOLARLY/CREATIVE
B. Works not in Print
2. Invited Talks, Lectures, Presentations
“Questions, Opinions, & Answers” Texas State University (Invited Talk) 2018
“Creative Drama in the Classroom” Fuentes Elementary School (presentation) 2018
“Taking the Next Step: Panel Discussion” Texas State University (Invited Talk) 2017
“Authentic Leadership” Texas State University (TH 4334; Invited Talk) 2017
“Piecing together grants” C3 Center Texas State University (presentation) 2017
“Life after college Q &A Panel Discussion” Texas State University (Invited Talk) 2016
“Leadership styles” Texas State University (TH4334; Invited Talk) 2016
“Importance of Getting Involved” Texas State University (2111; Invited Talk) 2015
“Surviving the First Year” Texas State University 2014
“Classroom Management” Angleton High School (In-service Presentation) 2014
“Introduction to LD Debate” Danbury High School (Presentation at AISD) 2013
“UIL Academics” Angleton ISD (Yearly In-service Presentation) 2008-Present
5. Theatrical Productions (design, directing, and/or performance; international, national, regional, and/or state; if not refereed, please indicate):
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Greed: Camp Finale Production TXST Theatre Camp Artistic Director 2018
Little Red’s Thanksgiving SMTX Public Library Writer/ Director 2018
A Leap Through Time (leap camp) Texas State University Writer/Director 2017
Scallywags & School Kids (kiddie camp) Texas State Producer/Artistic Director 2017
Dionysus Festival Texas State University Coordinator 2016-Present
Rogues & Renegade Texas State University Coordinator 2016-Present
Life as a Bobcat (Family Weekend) Texas State University Director 2016
The Miracle Worker Angleton High School Director 2015
A Midsummer Night’s Dream Angleton High School Director 2014
The Women of Lockerbie Angleton High School Director 2014
The Katrina Project Angleton High School Director 2013
The Crucible Angleton High School Director 2013
The Beggar’s Opera Angleton High School Director 2012
The Insanity of Mary Girard Angleton High School Director 2012
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged Angleton High School Director 2011
Little Shop of Horrors Angleton High School Director 2011
And They Danced Real Slow in Jackson Angleton High School Director 2011
Life As a Techie Angleton High School Director 2010
I Never Saw Another Butterfly Angleton High School Director 2010
3 Doors to Death Angleton High School Director 2009
The History of Tom Jones Angleton High School Director 2009
The Catfish Prince Angleton High School Director 2008
Do Not Go Gentle Angleton High School Director 2008
A Midsummer Night’s Dream Angleton High School Director 2007
TASB Showcase Angleton ISD Director 2007
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District Convocation Angleton ISD Technical Director 2007-2014
Drill Team Spring Show Angleton ISD Technical Director 2007-2014
11. Consultancies
Theatre Management Angleton ISD 2018
District Convocation Angleton ISD 2017- Present
Theatre Director Mentorship Angleton ISD 2017
Elementary UIL Academic Events San Antonio ISD (Kate Shenck) 2017
District Convocation Angleton ISD 2016
New Director Orientation Angleton ISD 2016
Elementary Curriculum (Hansel/Gretel) Seguin ISD 2015
Auditorium Training Session Angleton ISD 2015
UIL Academics Overview Session Angleton ISD 2015
One Act Play Festival (judge) Southwest ISD 2015
One Act Play Festival (judge) Bryan ISD 2015
Oral Interpretation Consultation Bryan High School 2014
Oral Interpretation Consultation Franklin High School 2013
12. Workshops
“Job Interviewing: Everything you need to know” Texas State University 2018
“Theatre in the Community” Texas State/EmilyAnn Theatre 2018
“UIL Basics for New Directors” Texas State University 2018
“Fine Arts Literacy Night; Theatre” Crockett Elementary 2018
“Classroom Management: How to Survive” Texas State University 2018
“Children’s Theatre: Warm ups” Crockett Elementary School 2018
“Lesson Plan Swap 2.0” Texas State University 2018
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“Greek Theatre & Movement” Brauntex Theatre; New Braunfels 2018
“Theatre Spooktacular” Brauntex Theatre; New Braunfels 2018
“Job Interviewing 101” Texas State University 2017
“Special Education in a Theatre Classroom” Texas State University 2017
“UIL Panel Discussion” Texas State University 2017
“Literacy Night; Theatre” Crockett Elementary 2017
“Classroom Management” Texas State University 2017
“Theatre Warm ups” Crockett Elementary School 2017
“Lesson Planning Swap” Texas State University 2017
“Spooky Improv” Brauntex Theatre (coordinator) 2017
“Fairy Tale Twists” Brauntex Theatre (coordinator) 2017
“How to be a successful intern” Magik Theatre/Texas State 2017
“Theatre in the Video Game Industry” Texas State University 2016
“How to get hired” Texas State University 2016
“Romeo & Juliet” Prairie Lea ISD 2016
“Special Education” Texas State University 2016
“UIL Panel Discussion” Texas State University 2016
“Literacy Night; Theatre” Crockett Elementary 2016
“Steam Expo/Theatre” Hernandez Elementary School 2016
“Classroom Management” Texas State University 2016
“Theatre Warm ups” Crockett Elementary School 2016
“Theatre Basics” Crockett Elementary School 2015
“De Novo” Texas State University (partnered with Houses on the Moon) 2015
“Classroom Management” Texas State University Certification Program 2015
“Theatre Activities” Texas State University Certification Program 2015
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“How to Build a Tournament Team” Texas State Theatre Education Conference 2014
“Response to Intervention” Angleton High School 2014
13. Other Works not in print:
b. Works “ in progress”
Production Coordinator High School Summer Theatre Camp Summer 2019
Production Coordinator Rogues and Renegades: 24-Hour Play Festival January 2019
C. Grants and Contracts
1. Funded External Grants and Contracts: San Marcos Commission on Children and Youth grant (5,000) 2016-2017 -Grant was awarded in 2016, but reports created & submitted in 2017
2. Submitted, but not Funded, External Grants and Contracts:
Best Buy Community Grant 2016
3. Funded Internal Grants and Contracts:
Equity and Access Grant (1,500) 2016-2107
Research Enhancement Program Grant (16,000) 2016-2017 -Grant was awarded in 2016, but reports created & submitted in 2017
4. Submitted, but not Funded, Internal Grants and Contracts:
MIRG Grant 2016
IV. SERVICE
A. Institutional
1. University:
Family Weekend Theatre Volunteer Coordinator Texas State University 2017-2018
Family Weekend Presentation Workshop Presenter Texas State University 2016
C3 CoSearch Weekend Committee Member Texas State University 2016-Present
TedX Talk Event Coordinator of Technical Theatre Student Volunteers 2016-2018
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C3 Research Start-up Weekend Participant Texas State University 2015
2. College:
Step up for State Committee Member Texas State University 2017
Step up for State Co-team Leader Texas State University 2016
C3 Advisory Board Committee Member Texas State University 2015-Present
C3 Events Subcommittee Member Texas State University 2015-Present
C3 Social Media Subcommittee Member Texas State University 2015-2017
3. Department/School:
Search Committee (Directing/P&P position) Member Texas State University 2018
TETA Summerfest Coordinator Texas State University 2016
Ramsey Award Ceremony Coordinator Texas State University 2016-Present
TETA Alumni Reception/Recruitment Coordinator Texas State University 2016-Present
Alpha Psi Omega Sponsor Texas State University 2015-Present
Play Reading Program Sponsor Texas State University 2015-Present
Bobcat Days: Department Tours Sponsor Texas State University 2015-Present
Bobcat Theatre Monthly Newsletter Sponsor Texas State University 2015-Present
D2/MFA Directing Scenes Auditions Co-coordinator Texas State University 2015
B. Professional
Young Educator Mentor Program Mentor Angleton High School 2010-2015
C. Community
High School Theatre Camp Texas State University 2007-Present
L.E.A.P Summer Program for Young Girls Production Coordinator 2017
Summer Kiddie Camp Texas State University 2016- Present
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Readers Theatre Program Brookdale South Retirement Community 2016-Present
Bobcat Build City-wide Cleanup San Marcos 2016-Present
BFA Certification Monthly Food Drive Hays County Food Bank 2015-Present
Veteran’s Day Ceremony Committee Member Brazoria County 2015
American Legion Oratory Contest Coordinator Angleton, Texas 2014-2015
Homeland Preparedness Training Group Sponsor Angleton, Texas 2012
W.H.O.A Citywide Clean-up Angleton, Texas 2011-2014
Veteran’s Day Ceremony Committee Member Brazoria County 2010
Brazoria County Relay for Life Sponsor Angleton High School 2007-2012
D. Service Honors and Awards
College Achievement Award (service) Texas State University 2017
Certificate of Appreciation American Legion Post 241 Angleton, TX 2015
Recognition of Service (Veteran’s Day Ceremony) Angleton ISD 2010
Recognition of Service (TASB Showcase) Angleton ISD 2007
Updated 1/7/2017
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