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Kathy Follensbee received her B.S. in Physical Education from Florida State University. She is
President of Florida Dance Masters (FDM), and secretary of the Florida Dance Education Organization (FDEO). As the Dance
Director of the Dr. Phillips High School Visual and Performing Arts Magnet program, her students won many honors and are now
dancing in colleges and performing across the nation. Kathy has been named "Whos Who in America's Teachers" four
times (only 1% of teachers are awarded this honor more than once). Kathy has an eclectic background in movement! She
was a Synchronized Swimmer and Dancer for the Louisiana World's Fair Exposition in 1984, and is a Master's National Champion
as well. She has judged dance contests and taught master classes throughout Florida and New York. Kathy has been married
for 17 years and has three children and a dog (who all love to dance)!!!
Ashley Sherman is an alumnae of Dr. Phillips High School Dance Magnet program! She graduated Magna Cum
Laude from Florida State University (FSU) in August 2002 with a BFA in Dance and BS in Exercise Science. While studying
Ballet, Modern techniques and extensive classroom courses, she was able to perform and choreograph in the Dance Department's
concerts. Her dance professors included Richard Sias, Anjali Autin, Sheila Humphreys, Lynda Davis, Jawole Willa Jo Zollar,
Anthony Morgan and the renowed ballet diva Suzanne Farell. She was awarded two summer scholarships to attend Martha
Graham School of Contemporary Dance in New York and attended the Graham-based Frostburg Summer Dance Retreat at Frostburg
State University as well.
Ms. Sherman has continued to demonstrate her leadership abilities that began with the Dr. Phillips Dance Magnet Program.
She served as the treasurer for the FSU Dance Student Advisory Council and as the Visual Arts and Dance senator for the Student
Government. The Dance Department was allocated over $15,000 for travel, exercise machines, and department equipment
because of her involvement and commitment to these organizations. Ms. Sherman is also a member of Who's Who in America's
College's and Universities, Golden Key National Honor Society, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Seminole Torchbearers,
and American College of Sports Medicine. During this school year Mrs. Sherman has also become member of the Florida
Dance Masters and the National Dance Educator's Organization.
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Contact them at:
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