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List of Faculty - Last Name S

  • Kathleen Smith

    Adjunct Faculty, AURAL SKILLS and Graduate Theory Review, Dewberry School of Music, CVPA

    Dr. Kathleen Smith began teaching at George Mason in 2011. She received her masters and doctoral degrees in Music Theory from Florida State University where she was honored with a university-wide Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award. She has served on the faculty of George Washington University, Northern Virginia Community College at Alexandria, and Shenandoah Conservatory. 
  •  Senior Technical Director, Hylton Center

    Kevin Smith is Senior Technical Director, Hylton Center, CVPA
  • Debra Smyers' headshot: a woman smiling and standing in frot of a blank background while wearing a white shirt with blue floral patterns, a blue cardigan.

    Adjunct Faculty, Arts Management, CVPA

    Debra Smyers has over 30 years of experience within the arts and social services sectors. Currently, Ms. Smyers serves as the executive director of Fauquier Community Theatre; enriching, entertaining, and educating audiences through a variety of live theatre productions and special programs that enhance the cultural life of the community for all ages.
  • Amanda Snellings

    Senior Assistant Director of Development, CVPA

    Amanda Snellings joined George Mason University in 2021. As the Senior Assistant Director of Development for CVPA, Amanda secures support for the Center for the Arts through sponsorships and grants; leads fundraising strategy for CVPA student scholarships and programs...
  • Emily Snyder holding her oboe wearing a gray blouse

    Adjunct Applied Faculty, OBOE, Dewberry School of Music, CVPA

    Originally from Newark, Delaware, Prof. Emily Snyder joined The United States Air Force Band in Washington, DC in 2013 and was appointed as Adjunct Oboe Faculty at George Mason University in 2019.
  • Technical and Rigging Supervisor, CVPA

    Stephen Snyder is the Technical and Rigging Supervisor for the CVPA at George Mason University.
  • Christen Soos

    Recruitment and Outreach Coordinator, CVPA

    Christen Soos recently graduated from George Mason University where she received her Master of Music degree with a concentration in Flute Performance and a Bachelor of Music degree with a concentration in Music Education.
  • Elizabeth Spatz

    Adjunct Faculty, School of Dance, CVPA

    Born and raised in the Chicago area, Elizabeth Spatz began her study of dance at the Ruth Page Foundation with Larry Long and the Chicago City Ballet with Maria Tallchief.
  • John Spirtas

    Adjunct Applied Faculty & Co-Coordinator, PERCUSSION, Dewberry School of Music, CVPA

    In the Fall of 2010 John Spirtas joined the faculty of the School of Music as Adjunct Professor in Percussion. Prof. Spirtas joined the Washington National Opera Orchestra and  Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra in 2000 as Principal Percussionist.
  • Thomas Stanley

    Associate Professor, School of Art, CVPA

    Dr. Thomas Stanley is an artist, author, and activist deeply committed to audio culture in the service of personal growth and social change. As performer and curator, Bushmeat Sound has been an integral part of a visionary music scene straddling the Baltimore-Washington corridor.