As the Artistic Director of Columbia Children’s Theatre, Jerry oversees CCT’s partnership with Freeway. Each year he directs two musical theatre productions, including students from CCT and Freeway Music. Jerry’s time as a private instructor is largely spent with his private voice studio, however, he teaches multiple group classes a year through the FM/CCT partnership.  He holds an A.S. degree in Institutional Administration, a Bachelor’s degree from College of Hospitality, Entertainment and Sports Management, a cognate in Music Education, and has completed 26 hours towards the Master of Arts in Teaching Theatre; all from the University of South Carolina. He has spent over 30 years working in professional theatre in Chicago, New York, and right here in Columbia.  Come check out CCT’s other offerings at www.columbiachildrenstheatre.com.