California School of the Arts - San Gabriel Valley
Pasha Mckenley is an accomplished actor, writer, and director with over 35 years of experience in alternative arts education. Currently serving as Theater Director and Drama Teacher for the Conservatory of Fine Arts within the Los Angeles Unified School District, Pasha teaches gifted high school students and also holds a position as a Creative Writing Teacher at the California School of the Arts - San Gabriel Valley. As a co-founder and Performing Arts Director of the Metamorphosis Arts Project, Pasha leads a multi-disciplinary program that fosters creative expression across various art forms. Additional roles include Independent Arts Consultant for Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions and Art Teacher for Think Together. Pasha's extensive background includes reviewing grant applications for the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture and developing a Theatre Arts Program for the Los Angeles Mayor's Office. Pasha holds degrees from California State University, Northridge, and George Brown College, among other institutions, and continues to enhance professional skills through ongoing education at UCLA Extension.
California School of the Arts - San Gabriel Valley
California School of the Arts – San Gabriel Valley (CSArts-SGV) is a public charter school that provides its students with a creative, challenging, and nurturing environment while offering a rigorous college-preparatory education and pre-professional arts conservatory training. The school’s unique culture and innovative curriculum allows its students to grow and thrive as artist scholars and to develop their confidence and talents. Small student/teacher ratios in academic and arts classes allow for personalized attention to students. CSArts-SGV students receive opportunities to participate in master classes, guest artist presentations, field trips, and performances, as well as a variety of campus clubs and activities. This distinctive arts and academic program is made possible through a unique public-private partnership. CSArts-SGV is a tuition-free, donation dependent program. CSArts-SGV is an expansion of the award-winning arts and academic programs of Orange County School of the Arts, one of the premier art schools in the country.