Michelle Escuder holds a B.A. in Theater from Florida State University, where was active in both the University’s theater and opera programs. While at FSU she was cast in her first operatic role at the collegiate level as a first semester freshman. She was subsequently cast in an opera each year until her graduation. Michelle was the 1999 winner of the Florida Suncoast Opera Guild and also acted in many additional plays and musicals, winning honors and scholarships for acting as well as for voice. She has been a private theater instructor and speech coach in Florida as well as in Austin. Ms. Escuder is excited to be a part of the Kirby Hall School for her third year where she will teach drama and music.