In this episode, I get to chat with the brilliant Katie Zakkak, a drama teacher turned creative entrepreneur to explore her unique journey from directing high school productions to running her own creative business, Much Ado About Drama.

Katie shares her path from studying Educational Theatre at NYU, to leading productions at St. Cecilia Academy, to launching a thriving Teachers Pay Teachers store where she creates engaging, ready-to-use drama resources for educators worldwide. We talk about the challenges of being a “department of one,” the creativity behind resource design, and how she’s expanding her impact through blogging, YouTube, and one-to-one coaching.

If you’ve ever wondered how to balance classroom teaching, creative entrepreneurship, and family life, while still nurturing your love of theatre, Katie’s story will leave you inspired and encouraged.

Key Takeaways

• How Katie blended her passion for theatre with her calling to teach
• The behind-the-scenes reality of being the only drama teacher in a school
• Why she started Much Ado About Drama and how it supports teachers worldwide
• Practical tips for creating classroom and production resources (yes, Canva lovers, this one’s for you!)
• The importance of connection and community for creatives who often work solo

You can connect with Katie on instagram @muchadoaboutdrama

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