Laurel Powell

281-229-6519
lpowell@dickinsonisd.org

Daily Class Schedule:

1st period - Advanced Theatre 1

2nd period - Leadership Planning

3rd period - Conference Period

4th period - Theatre 3 & 4

5th period - Theatre 3 & 4

6th period - Theatre 2, 3, & 4

7th period - Theatre Production

This is Mrs. Powell’s 22nd year teaching at DHS.  Throughout her teaching career she has taught Theatre Arts 1-4, Theatre Production 1-4, Technical Theatre, and the Special Programs Theatre class. As well as teaching, Mrs. Powell has directed a variety of shows including numerous award winning One Act Plays that have been seen at the 4A, 5A, and 6A UIL Area and Region Level. As well as directing UIL One Act Play, she is also the UIL Prose and Poetry coach.  In 2009-2010, she was named DISD Secondary Teacher of the Year, representing Dickinson at the Region IV level.  She is involved with International Thespian Society, TETA, Alpha Psi Omega, Phi Mu and Southwest Theatre Association. She holds a BA from Lyon College and a MA from the University of Houston.  As well as teaching, Mrs. Powell can be seen performing on stage & directing shows in area Houston and Galveston Theatres. Mrs. Powell teaches because she believes all students should have a safe place to be themselves and learn to express art in a positive way. Mrs. Powell lives in Dickinson with her family that includes her two children that are also proud GATORS! Remember to always “Make Magic” and never stop believing in yourself.