Secondary & Post-Secondary Educator
Strategic Leader
Stage Director
Arts Administrator
Web Design & Marketing Operations
I'm Rachel 'Ray' Erazo, a trauma-informed theatre director and educator committed to storytelling that heals, empowers, and inspires—whether directing a mainstage show, crafting an interdisciplinary curriculum, or mentoring aspiring artists.
Mission Statement: I build inclusive, transformative, and equity-focused creative spaces—onstage and in the classroom.
Masters of Fine Arts in Theatre (Directing & Pedagogy) – University of Idaho, Moscow, ID
EDUCATION
Expected May 2028
Selected Coursework: Pedagogy: Purpose & Practice; Intimacy Coordination & Directing; American Women in Theatre
Masters of Education in Educational Leadership – National University, San Diego, CA
May 2026
Honors: Dean’s List (Winter, Spring, and Summer 2025; Omega Nu Lambda Honor Society, Phi Chapter
Selected Coursework: School Finance; School Law; Instructional Supervision and Leadership
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre (Directing & Acting Emphasis) – Adams State University, Alamosa, CO
May 2017
Minor: American Sign Language
Selected Coursework: Theatre and Social Change; Devising Theatre; Stage and Theatre Management; Play Direction; Stagecraft; Business of Theatre; Performance Art; Deaf Studies; Costume Design; Women and Drama
SKILLS
Teaching & Learning: K–12 pedagogy; adult-learning andragogy; curriculum and lesson design (AVID, MYP, IB); trauma-informed and intimacy-coordinated instruction; assessment using NWEA MAP Growth, DIBELS, and MAZE
Theatre Production & Design: Directing; lighting (ETC Element, Vista 3); sound (QLab, Audacity, Behringer X32); script management (StageWrite); scenic and technical production; backstage safety and fire-code compliance
Educational & Digital Systems: Canvas (learning management system); Infinite Campus; Squarespace; Mailchimp; OntheStage; GoFan; Flipcause; Square; Canva; Adobe Photoshop
Fundraising & Operations: Ticketing, bookkeeping, donor campaigns (Colorado Gives, DonorsChoose), grant-supported projects, community partnerships
Languages & Certifications: English (fluent); American Sign Language and Spanish (conversational); Colorado CDE Licensed Drama & English Educator (7–12); First Aid & CPR; CDL (Mini-Bus)