Megan Batchelor Academy of Arts
Meet The Team
Principal Megan
Firstly, I would just like to welcome you to Megan Batchelor Academy of Arts,
it still doesn’t feel real that I can write this on paper. After spending many
years on stage performing my dream has always been to open my own
Performing Arts Academy and here we are!
From a young age I have always loved musicals, my grandparents introduced Les Miserables to me and from that moment I was hooked! I fell in love with performing, being on stage under the spotlight and expressing myself through a variety of characters; Tanya (Mamma Mia), Motormouth Maybelle (Hairspray), Nessa-Rose (Wicked) and my favourite the Wicked Witch of the West (Wizard of Oz)!!
I spent most of my childhood and teenage years performing and training at Stagecoach Theatre Arts and Liverpool Media Academy. I have completed all my Musical Theatre and Acting LAMDA/LCM examinations from Grade 1 - 8 gaining distinctions and merits along the way.
From Monday to Friday, I am a Primary School Teacher in one of the local villages. For me, teaching has always been a big part of my life and something that I knew I must make a career out of. I studied at Edge Hill University up North in Ormskirk, close to my home town of Southport! I graduated with a BA Hons Primary English Education with QTS and specialised in Music Study. During my time at University I took on extra study to achieve my London College of Music, Musical Theatre Teaching Diploma. I am always learning and love sharing my knowledge and passion with the younger generation in hope that I can inspire them to always follow their dreams.
MUSICAL THEATRE ASSISTANT - Joana!
Joana is an accomplished performer and teacher of voice and piano, having trained in both her native Portugal and in London at Guildhall School of Music and Drama.
She is passionate about bringing together her love of music with a dedication to helping all people, from seasoned professionals to aspiring amateurs, who want to enrich their lives through being musical. In particular, Joana is energised by the opportunities there are for music to nurture the growth of young people into thriving adults.
Musical Theatre Assistant - Laura
We would like to give a huge Welcome to Laura!
Laura is our Musical Theatre Assistant in Stotfold, Laura has a fantastic relationship with our
children and brings a positive and uplifting vibe to our classes. It is an absolute pleasure to have
Laura as part of our team.
A message from Laura;
Hi I'm Laura,
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Mum of 2, who loves to sing and dance!
I am Level 3 qualified in childcare and during the day I work in a school.
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I love to be creative with crafts, dance and in general. I look forward to seeing you at
Megan Batchelor Academy of Arts!
