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Paula Richardson, Director

Mrs. Richardson has directed the Annual Musical at Wilson MS since 2011 including "Alice in Wonderland Jr.", "Aladdin Jr.", "Cinderella Kids", "Seussical Jr.", "Willy Wonka Jr.", "The Little Mermaid Jr.", "Into the Woods Jr.", and most recently "Moana Jr.", "Lion King Jr.", and "Beauty and the Beast Jr." She is the director of the Wilson MS Bands, Orchestras, and Mariachi Tigre. Originally from Orange County, Mrs. Richardson has studied music, theatre and dance since she was 3 years old. She moved to San Diego to earn her B.A. in Music Education, M.A. in Educational Leadership, CA Teaching Credentials in both Music and Theatre, and an Adminstrative Credential.

Mrs. Richardson says teaching Performing Arts at Wilson MS has been the most rewarding and inspirational experience of her career.

Mrs. Richardson would like to dedicate this performance to her husband, Tyler, and their two sons, Buchanan and Carver.

Michelle Calimlim, Producton Designer

Ms. Calimlim is the Visual Arts teacher for Wilson Middle School, and has been teaching here for 9 years. She earned her Bachelor's in English Education at San Francisco State University & her Master's in Education with a concentration in Counseling from San Diego State University. Ms. Calimlim has been involved with both visual and performing arts from a young age. She is a "jack of all trades, master of none" having some experience in playing violin & piano, Filipino folk dancing, hula dancing,  hip hop dancing, choir, drawing, painting, and creative writing. Ms. Calimlim's production designs at Wilson MS include "Moana Jr.", "The Lion King Jr.", and Beauty and the Beast Jr."