STAFF BIOGRAPHIES
Miss Laura -LAURA CORREAOutgoing and energetic Laura absolutely LOVES kids of all ages!
When asked about her experience working with youth the past 9 years she says; “ it’s one of the most rewarding and enjoyable jobs I've ever had. ’’ Special needs children are close to her heart because of their simple and creative approach to life, working with them has impacted Laura in many ways.
Miss Correa has an extensive background as a Camp leader which includes working with ages 3-12 for Campco Day Camps in Orange County. This summer she will also be an Inclusion Leader for the YMCA- Camp I Can. An active volunteer with her church Sunday school program, and an accomplished musician she teaches Violin at her church to ages 6 and up. 
Laura is thrilled to join us and add the Star Ensemble Musical Theater Day Camp to her resume. In the fall she will start as a Behavioral Therapist at the Center for Autism and Related Disorders in San Diego. We see a bright future ahead for her and are happy to have Laura on our team!
Gina Marie brings with her a background of over 15 years performance experience in music, theater, on-camera acting and dance. Growing up, Gina attended school in Canada and England. Travelling, she developed a deep respect for other cultures and an interest in foreign languages.
As a young teen she began working with youth in the Arts and was affectionately known as 'Miss Gina the Ballerina’ from there she climbed the ranks to Studio Director. A Musical Theater major and Education minor on a Dance scholarship, the direction of her life changed after an accident when she was subsequently diagnosed with a neurological disorder.
She has developed and taught programs for Christian Youth Theater, Youth Opportunities Network, the Boys &Girls Club , YMCA, as well as the City Parks and Rec and has hosted Sing-a-longs for
ETC & Company. In addition to her own performance background Miss Gina is the co-founder of Erickson House Productions and has staged a number of family oriented shows at the California Center for the Arts in Escondido and around the county. As a choreographer she has joined the artistic team of several local youth theaters and is always enthusiastic to watch her cast perform. It is a thrill when students invite Miss Gina to their school plays and dance recitals. She is happy to go and show her support.
Raised with a strong work ethic, her family supported community involvement and were active in volunteering. It has been important to Gina to follow that example. Whether mentoring a teen withDifference Makers, assisting music therapists who work with Alzheimer care patients in the Resounding Joy program , acting as Team captain for the MS Walk , training to tutor with Laubach Literacy , or her years of involvement at the California Center for the Arts; contributing to our community has always been a rewarding experience for her. Miss Gina is excited about the upcoming Star Ensemble Musical Theater Day Camp…SEE YOU THERE!!!!
