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Emily Harner

(Director) This is Emily's 11th year of teaching, her 9th at Wheelersburg. She is a graduate of Wright State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Vocal Music Education.  Emily is married to her wonderful husband, Allen, and they have two beautiful girls--Olivia (5) and Ellie (3). The Harners are members of Bloom Free Will Baptist Church where Allen is the associate pastor and music director. Emily has a music ministry with the youth choir and handbell choir.

"I cannot be more proud of each and every person who has put their time and effort into making this show so very special...etcetera, etcetera, etcetera! Much love to you all!"

Kathi Jenkins

(Assistant Director) is in her 17th year of teaching middle and elementary music at Wheelersburg. She graduated from Marshall University with a bachelor's degree in PK-12 music. 

Kathi is married to Ben, and they have a daughter Bekah who attends Kindergarten at Wheelersburg.

The Jenkins family are active members at Gateway Baptist Church in Ironton, where Kathi is the choir director.

Kathi is no stranger to the theatre, she has been involved in various roles such as on the stage performing, stage crew, and orchestra pit.  This is her first experience as an assistant director.