The Starz Program
Sophia Wastler, MS.Ed, has a diverse range of work experience. Sophia began their career as a Dance Instructor at the Virginia Performing Arts Academy from 1998 to 2001, teaching various dance styles to students aged 3 to 63. In 2001, they joined the Virginia Beach City Public Schools as a Health and Physical Education Instructor. During their tenure, they served on the Principals Advisory Committee and contributed to the revision of the City-wide K-12 curriculum. Sophia worked in this role until 2006.
In 2005, Sophia founded The Starz Program, where they currently serve as the Founder and Managing Director. This program focuses on empowering individuals through the performing arts. Additionally, since 2017, they have been the Founding Principal of Starz Program Worldwide, expanding the program's reach globally.
Most recently, Sophia has joined SCORE Mentors as a Mentor in 2023, dedicating their expertise to guiding and supporting individuals in achieving their business goals.
Sophia Wastler, MS.Ed has a Masters Degree in Education- Human Movement Science from Old Dominion University. Sophia attended Old Dominion University, but the specific start and end years are not provided.
In addition to their Masters Degree, Sophia attended the Governors Magnet School for the Arts from 1989 to 1993. At the school, they specialized in the Dance Department with a focus in Modern Dance.
Sophia also holds a Postgraduate Professional License, which they obtained from the Commonwealth of Virginia in July 2012. No further details about this certification are provided.
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The Starz Program
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The Starz Program™ is a children's fitness enrichment program. Starz is committed to enriching lives; we promote fitness which we believe improves self-esteem and overall well-being. Starz was founded in Hampton Roads, VA in 2005 after seeing a need to provide fundamental skills in the areas of fitness to preschool age children. Starz is a mobile program which operates within schools, both public and private, and has a wealth of propriety operational guidelines to include specialized curriculum's in the areas of Dance, Sports Skills, Cheer and Fitness. After proving the business model, we began franchising in 2017. Currently we have both corporate and franchise locations operating successfully across Virginia, North Carolina and Florida. We recently became registered in all 50 states and are excited to watch our brand Spread Shine across the U.S! By providing fitness-based enrichment classes on-site in schools and at other facilities, we make it easy for busy families to help their children develop the skills they need to get moving, stay active and encourage a healthy life. Parents that have experienced our program often select their child's next school based on which schools we serve. The impeccable standards and professionalism Starz holds make us second to none. Today, Starz has area owners and leaders operating their own team. Does your area need Starz? If your passion is to help children and you love sports, fitness, dance or cheer then Starz is where you belong! Thank you for taking the time to read the Starz Story. If you share our values perhaps you should be part of our rapidly growing brand! https://vimeo.com/209979232