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Ariel Breidenbaugh

A newcomer to Annapolis High School and the A-High Drama Company team, Ms. Breidenbaugh (“Ms.B”) grew up in northern Harford County and graduated from Towson University (’17) with her Bachelor of Science in Instrumental Music Education. She currently teaches percussion ensemble and various general music courses at AHS. Ms. B’s primary instruments are the clarinet and bass clarinet, and she has performed with the Endless Mountain Music Festival Orchestra, the TU Symphonic Band and Symphony Orchestra, as well as in various local ensembles as a substitute musician. When she’s not making music with the A-High Panther Pit Band, Ms. B can be found playing her clarinet, exploring her new home of Annapolis, and making her students groan at terrible jokes.

Laura Hackett

Ms. Hackett hails from Fairfax County, Virginia.  She has been involved with theater and music her entire life and was even in the inaugural Cappies class during her high school years.  She attended the University of North Carolina at Greensboro(’07), where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English with a double major in music.  She later earned her Masters of Education from The University of Maryland(’12).  She is the faculty sponsor of the International Thespians Society in addition to being the Summer Bridge Program IB Coordinator, the MYP Personal Project Supervisor, and an Evening High School teacher here at AHS.  In her spare time, Ms. Hackett enjoys snuggling her dog and two chinchillas, crafting, and buying more brightly colored office supplies than she’ll ever use. 

Ben Korbelak

Mr. Korbelak (Kip), an Annapolis High School alumnus and IB diploma recipient, graduated from UMBC (‘15) with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics, Minor in Theater and Secondary Education Certificate.  This year, he is a participant in the Leadership Development Institute for AACPS and plans to pursue a master’s degree in arts integration in the years ahead.  Currently, he is the Mathematics Department Chair, Technical Director and Improv Troupe Supervisor at Annapolis High.  Mr. Korbelak has appeared in many shows as an actor and techie over the past 10+ years, including several here at AHS such as The Wizard of Oz, The Wedding Singer, and Guys and Dolls.  In his spare time, he volunteers his time with Mosaic Christian Church, runs one mile every day, and avidly supports the company Nintendo.  Mr. Korbelak would like to thank his family and community of friends for their continued support in his endeavors to instill grace and truth in all he does, letting students know they are loved and supported.

Erin Lorenz

Ms. Lorenz is a Maryland native, born and raised in Bowie. At last count, Erin has performed, choreographed, or directed around 45 productions. She graduated from Towson University (2006) with a Bachelor’s in English/Secondary Education and a minor in Theater. More recently, she earned a Master of Arts in Theater Education from the Catholic University of America in 2011. She taught middle school English for seven years in Montgomery County where she also directed the school’s spring musical.  In her remaining spare time, she also participates in community theater productions and muses about getting a cat and fulfilling all kinds of stereotypes.