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Director of Instrumental Music : Matt Heinecke
Matt Heinecke has over 20 years of professional experience as an accomplished singer and guitarist, first performing in Coronado coffee shops as a high schooler. His passion for music led him to USC where he studied classical and jazz guitar and voice.
Matt worked as a singer-songwriter and studio musician in both Los Angeles and Nashville before relocating to his hometown of San Diego in 2007. Along the way, he developed his own unique style of guitar playing, with influences ranging from folk, classic rock, jazz, country, and bluegrass. His versatility has been showcased in some of Southern California’s most prestigious entertainment production companies for large private and corporate events.
Dig Arts Director of Graphic Design & Animation
Anna Woerman, M.Ed., Conservatory Chair
Anna is a professional artist, photographer and graphic designer. Her artwork has been in group shows in San Diego and Florence, Italy and her design and photography has been featured in numerous publications.
Anna is a Digital Arts Instructor at Coronado School of the Arts, serves as the Department Chair for Arts and Electives at Coronado High School, and is a K-12 Adobe Education Leader.
Anna loves to travel the world, 19 countries and counting. She has taken students on trips to Italy, Iceland, and Japan. She is a super fan of Game of Thrones, kayaking with orcas, and mostly listens to movie score soundtracks.
-Masters of Education, University of San Diego.
-Bachelors of Art in Art, San Diego State University.
-Scuola Libera del Nudo, Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze.
Dig Arts Director of Film: Michelle Evenson
Michelle Vescio Evenson, J.D., CJE., Filmmaking Teacher
Michelle most recently obtained her juris doctor with an emphasis in media law, the First Amendment, and copyright and trademark claims. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor of Science in secondary Education with an emphasis on speech communication and language arts and a Bachelor of Arts in Theater and Mass Communications with an emphasis on television broadcasting. Michelle began her teaching career in Minnesota more than 15 years ago; however, she took a side excursion in 2016 to practice law.
Michelle is a certified journalism educator, which provides her access to media curriculum, resources, mentorship, collaboration, and the opportunity to exchange ideas with other educators via the Journalism Education Association. She has also worked as a professional dancer, costume design assistant, theater arts educator, English educator, and most recently as the publications adviser and digital media educator at Coronado Middle School.
Michelle is thrilled to join the CoSA community and to be back teaching at the high school level. She enjoys watching Minnesota Vikings Football on Sundays and taking vacations with her husband Nathan and daughter Nitalia.
Director of Musical Theatre & Drama: Barbara Wolf
Barbara Wolf, Ph.D. Conservatory Chair
Dr. Wolf serves as Chair of CoSA’s award-winning Musical Theatre & Drama conservatory. Recent shows include Cabaret, Grease, Catch Me if You Can, Bat Boy, Big Fish and Chicago. Her production of Legally Blonde the Musical won the Ben Vereen Award for Best Musical. Barbara has also directed for Southwestern Community College, Bowling Green State University, San Diego State University and The Huron Playhouse. Barbara received her Master of Arts from San Diego State University and her Ph.D. from Bowling Green State University.
Congratulations Olivia, Ben and Jaya!
CoSA Visual Art Students Olivia McKissick and Ben Byars teamed up with their CHS friend Jaya to design and paint the new Mural at High Tide in town!
Congratulations Bobby!
CoSA Instrumental Music Student, Bobby Latona played the National Anthem at Coronado Promenade's Concert in the Park and played the set with Matt Heinecke's band, Crown Town Music!
Photo Courtesy of Kel Casey
Coronado Promenade Concerts (CPC) produces and manages the annual Spreckels Park summer concert series. The 2024 series featured 16 concerts across five months sponsored by individuals and business patrons. Thanks you CPC for offering CoSA Graduating Seniors generous scholarships for multiple years.
