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Address: 20 S Stolp Ave, Aurora IL 60506
Phone: 630-896-6810
Email: school@paramountarts.com

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School Staff

School Administration Staff

Jessica M. Duplessis

Director of Education and Community Engagement

Jessica holds a bachelor’s degree in Theatre, Dance, and Film Education (TADF) with a specialization in theater and dance education from Keene State College (Keene NH). Jessica previously served as the education manager upon the opening of PSA and has enjoyed the opportunity to be a hands on participant in the growth and development of the school. Jessica is an accomplished dance and theater educator as well as choreographer. Jessica is committed to the continued growth of Paramount School of the Arts, its programs and the school and theater’s connection to the beautiful Aurora community.

Dyanna Daniels

Education Manager

Dyanna received her Bachelor of Business in Marketing in 2008 and her MFA in Choreography from Jacksonville University in 2018. Dyanna previously owned DLD Dance Center for 13 years and has taught adjunct for Dominican University, Aurora University, and North Central College. Dyanna has choreographed several musicals and plays at Dominican University and Aurora University including Mamma Mia!, The Prom, and Spongebob Squarepants the Musical. She began teaching at PSA in 2021 and joined the Administrative team as the Education Manager in 2024. Dyanna is deeply dedicated to education and developing innovative curriculum at PSA. She strives to ensure meaningful and high-quality experiences for both staff and students. Dyanna absolutely loves working with all the amazing students and staff at PSA!

Josely Hernandez

School Manager

Josely is elated to be a part of Team Education here at the Paramount School of the Arts! Combining her two greatest loves- the Paramount and kids- she can’t wait to work alongside this amazing team of teachers and staff to continue bringing the arts to Aurora

Meagan Zahora

Education Assistant Manager

Meagan obtained her Masters in Theatre Directing from Roosevelt University in 2023, and though she continues to freelance direct throughout the Chicagoland area, her roots are in Music and Theatre Education. Meg taught choir for the past 10 years – most recently at Elgin High School, where she was the Director of Choral and Theatre Activities. Meg has directed over 15 shows throughout her career – most recently Big Noise Theatre’s Freaky Friday the Musical, for which she received a Lou Nomination. In addition to theatre, Meg is also directs the Schaumburg Choral Artists 2 (a high school community choir based in Schaumburg), she has served as the Fox Valley Music Festival President, she has presented at the Illinois Music Educators Conference as a clinician, and she is an enthusiastic performer (she is currently an alto member of the Schaumburg Choral Artists, and fronts an Indie-Rock band with her partner, TJ). She is excited to join the PSA team as the Assistant Education Manager!

Jenna Gagliano

Education & Engagement Manager

Jenna is very excited to be a part of the Paramount School of the Arts! She has been dancing since she was a little girl, and her passion continues to grow as she dances through adulthood. A graduate of Illinois State University, Jenna majored in theatre and has had the incredible opportunity to work with students of all ages in theatre, music, and dance. Having been with the Paramount for over a decade, Jenna brings passion and commitment to all things Paramount and PSA!

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Teaching Artists

Teaching Artists

Alejandra Jaime

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ACCA Board

AURORA CIVIC CENTER AUTHORITY BOARD

Aurora Civic Center Authority is the owner and operator of Paramount School of the Arts.

Chairman
Jonathan Hylton

Vice Chairman
Gina Moga

Treasurer
John Savage

Secretary
Mike Baum

Members
Kevin Fitzpatrick, Hon. R. Peter Grometer, Cynthia Latimer, Christine Goerlich Weber

Legal Counsel
Bruce Goldsmith

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