SPARX TEAM
Pleasure to meet you!
Alana Schober
Alana Schober is the Owner and Founder of Sparx Studio. She is also an Actor and Experienced Certified School Teacher from Vancouver, British Columbia. Alana’s love for teaching led her to the the University of Victoria, where she completed her Bachelor of Education. She has taught both public and private school students in Vancouver, Victoria, Toronto and northern Quebec.
Alana felt that the average school curriculum focused too much on academics and did not teach children vital social-emotional skills. Understanding the significance of leadership, independence and confidence offers, Alana created Sparx and its’ beneficial resources for children to learn these skills in memorable, interactive and fun ways!
Alana began acting at the age of eight and has performed in many plays, films, commercials, corporate videos, music videos and television shows. Her teaching philosophy is to inspire and enhance her students’ creativity, confidence and unique personal selves. Alana is very delighted combining her two passions – teaching and acting – into one position at Sparx Studio!
ALL of our Sparx Studio instructors are over 18 years old, have prior child leadership experience, an updated police screening and are certified with Standard First Aid Level C including Child & Infant AED/CPR.
STEPHEN
Stephen is a Certified TESOL/Drama teacher, Google Digital Marketer, Actor, Stand Up Comedian and Community Leader from Cameroon, Africa. After graduating as best student with a BSc in Political Science and International Relations from the University of Buea, he moved to China in 2007 to teach English and Drama. He later decided to pursue his passion of acting and comedy and starred in a Hongkong movie and a Beijing TV series. Popularly known as “Mr Waka Waka”, Stephen was first and only foreigner to receive a good people award from Taizhou Municipal Government of China in 2020 for his volunteer and community activities aimed at promoting International Friendship. Stephen is married and has 3 daughters and has been an incredible asset to the Sparx Studio team!
DOMINIC
Dominic is a Child and Youth Worker with a degree in Drama Studies. With experience from both sides of the curtain, a focus on mental & emotional health, and the well-being of the youth he works with, Dominic believes that theatre offers opportunities for children to explore their worlds both internally and externally without judgement. While practicing the skills to build confidence on stage, he believes that children also build resilience and emotional skills for their environment offstage. Creating an environment to foster this growth is so important for wellness in all areas, and is something that Dominic hopes to bring to the students of Sparx, all while having fun!
JACKIE
She is a firm believer that finding what you are passionate about will bring you joy, but notes that you have to believe in yourself first. She owes everything to her lead roles in theatre opportunities growing up which gave her the confidence that made her the woman she is today. She trusts that Sparx Studio does the same for families and inspires children to learn through play, teaching them to creatively express themselves, and ultimately find what it is that ignites their Sparx! The potential is limitless and that’s what makes it even more exciting!
ALICE
Alice is an Irish born theatre maker. She holds an M.A. in playwriting and dramaturgy, alongside a diploma in speech and communication. Alice has been teaching drama for 8 years in Ireland, America and Canada. Her favourite part of teaching is seeing how children learn and grow in confidence every single week, and loves being part of such a formative process! Alice is delighted to be a part of the Sparx team!
GRACE
Grace is a Toronto based arts educator, playwright and actor. Grace is incredibly passionate about working with kids having taught drama classes and workshops in schools for the past ten years. She has written several plays including a solo show that toured across Canada. She is passionate about fostering creative minds and creating inclusive spaces. She currently teaches public speaking, writing and drama to kids aged 4-14.
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