Estella Owoimaha-Church

“What my students and I enjoyed most about being a part of RYW was finding ways to adapt the curriculum to fit our needs and space. We are a theatre production program and do not often use film or other tech tools that are embedded in most of the curriculum. It was a challenge to discover new ways to use the curriculum either for the stage or using our skills as theatre artists. Some of the completed projects have included performance showcases, mixed media shows (living art galleries), and mentor programs.”

Estella Owoimaha-Church - a Global Teacher Prize Finalist (2017) and United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Task Force Ambassador - holds a M.A. in Education: Language Arts & Literacy from Loyola Marymount University and a B.A. in African-American Studies: Urban Education from California State University, Northridge. She teaches theatre in Los Angeles, helping youth to employ performing arts as a community service tool. Mrs. Church is also an education consultant, as well as a reading, curriculum and pathway specialist. Though in the classroom full time, Estella remains active with several community organizations, including Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights. This is her second year serving as a RYW Ambassador and is thrilled to be involved.