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Rachel is a graduate of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, having received her Master of Arts Degree in Musical Theatre Performance in October 2015. She also holds a Bachelor of Music Degree in Vocal Performance from the University of Manitoba. While living in Scotland she was lucky enough to find work teaching language and performing arts in the UK, France and Switzerland and continues to return to Europe each summer to teach. Rachel currently works in the Fraser Valley as a drama teacher, in-demand vocal coach and as a director for local musicals and plays. Favorite past roles include Esmeralda in The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Theatre in the Country), Potiphar’s Wife in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Secondary Characters) and Ophelia in the original workshop of The Women Of William (Thurston/Saringer, RCS).

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Kristin has always had a passion for theatre and singing and has been classically trained and singing high level music since she was 14 years old. She has a large background in musical theatre and has performed onstage frequently with various groups such as Lighthouse Theatre, Ignite Theatre and Gallery 7 Productions. Kristin also has specialized training in working with students with various special needs and aims to tailor all classes to meet the individual needs of her students. She believes in creating a fun learning environment where students feel safe to make mistakes, express themselves, and grow in their abilities. Kristin is very excited to be teaching drama, voice and mainstage at Creative Edge.

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Finnley has been training in the arts for 9 years studying in the areas of drama, art, dance, and music. From Fiddle to Break Dancing, and everything in between, Finnley’s wide-ranging exploration of the arts has not only earned her a variety of creative skills and techniques but also exposed her to many different teaching styles and tactics. Finnley has taken years of drama classes, musical theatre, playwriting, acting for the camera, and has participated in countless plays and productions.  

As the oldest of five, Finnley has had a lot of experience working with children. She has a special understanding of students struggling with anxieties and believes that the arts are a great way to build self-confidence and self-worth. Finnley’s compassionate and observant nature allows her to cater to various learning styles with patience and care. Finnley's goal as a teacher is to create a fun and positive space where students can build skills and grow as individuals. 

Before becoming a drama teacher Finnley volunteered as an assistant teacher in art, dance, and drama classes and was hired to sub classes like drama and dance as needed. This will be Finnley’s second year on faculty at Creative Edge School of Arts. In addition to her role as a theatre instructor, she has also been appointed assistant director for our full-scale production of Newsies. She can't wait to share her knowledge and have some fun in drama class this year!