Leslie Cossor
Leslie began her training at Children's Theatre of Charlotte, continuing in private training, master classes, and at UNCSA and UNCC. Leslie is currently a graduate candidate at Guildford School of Acting (GSA), located in Guildford, UK. Leslie has worked locally, regionally, off Broadway and with Cirque Du Soleil. Leslie specializes in voice in movement based in Fitz-Maurice and Linklater voice work, Laban, Bartenieff and Alexander movement techniques, and Yat and Meisner acting techniques.
Teaching Areas: My Spotlight, Acting Adventures, Acting Company
Years Teaching at CTC: 3
Favorite Play or Musical: Amadeus or Peter and the Starcatcher
Favorite Food: Cheese
Fun Fact/Hidden Talent: I love doing hand embroidery and cross stitch
What do you love about teaching? Seeing young artists grow and create fills my soul.

Kathy Leiner
Kathy Leiner has spent 40+ years teaching, performing, and creating dance for universities, high schools, festivals, museums, and non-profit organizations. Kathy draws inspiration from literature, social issues, and personal stories to develop workshops, performances, and participatory events. She collaborates with writers, musicians, dancers, community members, and artists of various disciplines to explore the creative process and cultivate new work. Kathy is the Chair of Fine Arts and the Dance Program Director at the Asheville School. Kathy holds a Master of Fine Arts in Interdisciplinary Arts: Choreography and visual Arts from Wilson College and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance Performance and Choreography from Towson State University. kathleenmeyersleiner.com

Adam Montague
Adam earned his B.S.Ed in Theatre Education from Columbus State University. Since then, he has taught for the Springer Opera House, Kaiser Permanente, the Harris County School System, and Lexington Children’s Theatre. His favorite role was playing Renfield in Dracula. His favorite show to direct was Still Life with Iris. Adam also works in the Spangler Library at ImaginOn.
Teaching Areas: Company Intensive
Years Teaching at CTC: 8
Favorite Play or Musical: Betrayal
Favorite Food: Pizza
Fun Fact/Hidden Talent: Most recent trip was to Ireland, where I kissed the Blarney Stone.
What do you love about teaching? I love being part of a process where both students and teachers make discoveries!

Jessica Yagoda
Jessica is a Theatre Educator (Licensed K-12), Director, Teaching Artist, Actress, and Acting Coach based out of New York City. Before getting her MA in Theatre Education & Applied Theatre from Emerson College (’20), Jessica worked as a teaching artist in the tri-state area. Directing and devising countless productions with companies such as Hoboken Children’s Theatre and Brooklyn Acting Lab, Jessica was able to practice her truest love: directing and teaching children’s theatre. Graduating with a B.F.A. in Theatre Performance from Niagara University (’16), Jessica founded Page to Stage, a children’s theatre program for Niagara Falls youth during her senior year of college. Jessica grew up on scholarship at Victoria Buda’s Academy of Theatrical Arts, where she learned first hand what theatre can do for children struggling with poverty. Jessica’s mission is to give back by offering that same opportunity to at-risk youth around the world.