Ms. Amy McCachren, Theatre Teacher - Grades 2-6
Ms. McCachren has been teaching at American Renaissance School since it opened in the fall of 1998.
"I love being able to teach the subject I love to the grade levels I relate to the best. When I'm not doing school work I enjoy spending time with my family, my cats, and my friends; and reading. My favorite things at home are my books, and the artwork all around the house." - Ms. Amy McCachren
Ms. Amy McCachren was recently selected for induction into Catawba College's Blue Masque Hall of Fame.
Catawba College Announces Five Inductees to the Blue Masque Hall of Fame (as seen on www.catawba.edu):
The Catawba College Theatre Arts Department and Blue Masque announce the inductees to the 2022 Blue Masque Hall of Fame Class. The five-person group consists of Robin Tynes-Miller, Jonathan Padget, Amy McCachren, Gray Hawks, and David Hagy.
From a young age, Amy McCachren ’83 dove headfirst into theatre, following the footsteps of her beloved faculty father, Hoyt M. McCachren, Jr. As a student, she excelled in every aspect of the program from actor to designer. After graduating, she went on to be a theatre instigator, inventor, and educator extraordinaire as part of the Horn In The West Theatre Company as a performer and costumer. Eventually climbing to the title of costume shop manager/ director where she spent her time designing new pieces for the company. Amy then earned a Masters in Christian Education and began building a phenomenal youth program at Mt. Moriah and directed/designed ministry programs for John Calvin Presbyterian in Salisbury. After returning to Catawba to earn her teaching certificate, Amy then was requested to help found and cultivate the American Renaissance Charter School in Statesville, being a major player in the creation of the school’s organization and curriculum. Twenty years later, Amy continues to teach at American Renaissance where she takes pride in her upper-level students creating original plays as part of their end of term festival.
