Tiffany Strother (Choreographer and Stage Manager)
Ms. Strother received her Bachelor's degree in Theatre Arts from the University of the District of Columbia. She has a Master’s degree in Special Education and Human Development from George Washington University. This is her first year at John Lewis ES although she has taught at many schools in DC. Ms. Strother has been performing for many years. She competed in Miss District of Columbia Teen and won 4th runner up. She performed Ego Tripping for poet Nikki Giovanni in 2013. She performed in the stage play CRUCIFIED in April 2023 and has various projects on the way. She is excited about spending her summer teaching drama/art to students in DC.
Racquel Smith (Logistics Support)
Ms. Smith has served the John Lewis community for the last 4 years as the Schoolwide Enrichment Coordinator. She taught middle school science and elementary math in Florida and D.C. for 13 years prior to joining our school family. She received her B.S. in Health science and M. Ed from the University of Florida and her MPH from Nova Southeastern University. Her philosophy of education is best summed up by the following quote, “Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today. “ ~Malcolm X
Clinton Springer (Set Designer/Director)
Clint is the proud father of 2nd grader Delia and PreK 4 student, Desi. Many years ago, as part of his high school’s Art Club, he assisted in the design, building and painting of sets and backdrops for productions including South Pacific, Oklahoma!, Dracula, Fried Green Tomatoes, Little Shop of Horrors and The Wizard of Oz. Being most proud of the creation of a six foot tall Audrey II plant that was able to “eat and swallow” cast members while housing two student puppeteers to make the plant come to “life”! He has been involved in JLES play productions since his oldest was in PreK 3, including Annie, The Lion King Jr., and pre-pandemic Aladdin Jr., providing audio/visual support and set-up, stage building, painting and stagehand duties the nights of production.
