Erin is an Art Teacher at Hope High School in Providence, Rhode Island. She teaches theater with a range of student groups, including producing and staging public performances. Introducing students to Theater of the Oppressed is an important part of art expectations in theater education. For the past year, Erin has been a co-facilitator of the Bryant University and Hope High School collaboration and works directly with students on encouraging participation in Theater of the Oppressed activities and in building community around TO. Hope High School is in the process of transitioning to being the city's art educational hub. Erin holds a BFA from RISD, where she developed a strong foundation in Creativity and the Arts. Drawing upon this knowledge, she infuses her lessons with real-world relevance and interdisciplinary connections, enriching the educational experience for students. She has taught English, Theater, Graphic Design and ESL at the High School Level. She has facilitated classroom partnerships with Brown, RISD, Bryant University, the Newport Art Museum, and The Gamm Theater, among others.