Javin Baker, Academy Administrator
Roxy Pignanelli, Consulting Producer and Speech Teacher
Raised in Pueblo, Colorado, "Roxy" was the student body president of her alma mater, Pueblo South High and is acknowledged in the "Who's Who in American High School Students." She continued on to receive her undergraduate theatre, dance and education degrees from studies at both CSU-Ft Collins and CU-Boulder; completed by a Masters of Arts in Education from Lesley University, Boston, MA. Her professional career in both theatre and music expanded over 25 years; producing theatre from Seattle to New Haven where she served on the faculty of the esteemed Yale School of Drama. As a concert promoter she was an associate producer of the "LiveAid" Philadelphia presentation and a partner in the Pacificoncerts Company that produced many headliners including the first major presentation of the band Guns n' Roses.
kennedy pugh, Director of Teaching Artists
An esteemed member of the vocal music and theatrical community in Pueblo, Kennedy is a Pueblo County High graduate with degrees in music, theatre and speech and has toured the country as a professional performing in musical theatre Broadway runs. Kennedy's professional career spans years of performing on such significant stages as the Virginia Stage Company, Lyric Stage and New Rep in Boston, Waterfront Playhouse in Key West, and the Denver Center and Arvada Center to name a few. Nominated for the Denver Post Ovation Award, his talents are vast and varied as a 'triple threat.'
brook mead, Vocal Music
As a professional working musician in the esteemed rock band "Martini Shot", Brook also brings over 20 years of Vocal Music instruction and direction to the community. Having served as the vocal music director and instructor at Pueblo Centennial High School, Mead brings more than 20 years of vocal music instruction and direction to the academy. Currently serving as vocal music director and instructor at Centennial High School, Brook has produced and directed several musicals for the students of Pueblo City Schools. He is a music graduate of Colorado State University and holds a Masters Degree from Lesley University in Digital Technology. has produced several musicals for Pueblo City Schools (D60).
aubrey vialpando, Dance Instruction
A dance and physical education instructor at Pueblo County High, Aubrey is a graduate of South High School and has studied dance throughout the state. Presenting performances at County High and competitions regionally and nationally she is a choreographer of award winning companies.
Josh Muller, instrumental Music
Joshua (Josh) Muller has taught in Southern Colorado for the past 19 years. He is currently teaching at Pueblo County High School and Vineland Middle School. Josh taught 13 years at Heaton Middle School in Pueblo where his band constantly received superior ratings and festivals throughout Colorado. The Heaton Jazz Band under his direction performed multiple times and the Colorado Music Educators Convention and was highly regarded in the state as a top middle school jazz band. Josh also taught 4 years at Centennial high school where he resurrected a marching band that had been gone for over 40 years form the school making it to the state semi finals both years they competed. In 2017 and 2018 the Centennial band won the Sweepstakes award at the Canon City Music and Blossom festival. Josh has found is home at Pueblo County where he gets to teach both Middle School and high school, which he loves.
Josh is a Colorado Native from the small town of Delta, He received his bachelor's degree from the University of Northern Colorado and holds a Masters of Music in Instrumental Conducting from the American Band College at Southern Oregon University. Josh had multiple projects published in Bandworld magazine as a result of his masters work notable a practice guide to switching saxophones to oboe. He is a member of MENC, CBA, PHI BETA MU. Josh has 9 kids 8 currently at home along with his 3 german shepherds! Needless to say his wife, Renee, is amazing!
Taylor Gilman, Theatre Arts
A lover of the arts, Taylor Gilman is an experienced actress, educator, and director who is originally from the mountains of Glenwood Springs, CO. She found a home in Pueblo as a Teach For America corps member in 2015. Taylor performs regularly at Steel City Theatre Company in addition to directing TAA’s plays and musicals. She hold a bachelor’s degree from Metropolitan State University of Denver and a master’s degree from University of Colorado-Denver.
Scott Santisteven, FINE ARTS/Set DesigN
Scott has been a teacher in District 70 for 24 years, 20 of those being at Pueblo County High School. He is wrestling coach, football coach, FBLA Sponsor, and Art Club Sponsor. Mr. Santisteven is CTE Certified in: Art, Computer Technology, and Business.
Troy Mayfield, Set Construction
Troy Mayfield is the Agricultural Science instructor at Pueblo County High School. Mr. Mayfield has acted in amateur productions a couple of times and has requested to not memorize lines anymore. Instead, Mayfield turns his energies toward helping young people develop career potential, premier leadership and experience personal growth in Agricultural Education. Mr. Mayfield has served his profession through membership in his professional association and has served as a state officer and national committee member. He grew up in La Veta, Colorado and claims he hasn't made it very far in life yet, only living about 50 miles from where he was born. He lives east of Blende with his son, Wilson and a couple of cranky cats and a couple hundred thousand honeybees.