As a 1999 graduate of Arab High School, I was thrilled to have the opportunity to return to my hometown and alma mater in 2012 as theatre teacher and assistant director of Arab Musical Theatre. Two years later, I became the theatre teacher at Arab Junior High School, as well, and created what would become AMT, JR., an extension of Arab Musical Theatre which offers performance opportunities for AJHS students and production and leadership opportunities for our high school students.