Our guest for the November 1st edition of PlayMakers Talk Show: Dr. Brenton White Superintendent & CEO, A+ Charter Schools.

Dr. Brenton White has worked in education for over 27 years, having spent time teaching in the classroom, serving as a principal, and as an administrator. He has been serving as the Superintendent of A+ Charter Schools since 2016.

A+ Charter Schools were founded in 1998 to provide a different educational choice for low-income and educationally underserved families in Southeast Dallas and Pleasant Grove.
By establishing public, tuition-free charter schools, the families in our community have been able to gain a significant amount of educational control, empowering them to demand more from educational institutions and to seek out and be a part of a place that best serves their needs. 

The presence of A+ Charter Schools has also given residents of this community a strong partner in providing students with the tools to succeed beyond high school, as well as opportunities to express their creativity and intellectual curiosity in a safe and structured academic environment.  

Dr. White holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership K-12 Leadership Concentration from Dallas Baptist University. In addition, he holds a Master’s Degree from the University of Southern California, a Principal Certification from the University of North Texas and a Bachelor’s Degree from Boston University.

APlusCharterSchools.org

Phone: (214) 275-1200

Guest, Dr. Brenton White, Host Steve A Klein

Our guest for the October 4th edition of PlayMakers Talk Show: Samantha Turner, Executive Director, Dallas Children’s Theater.

Samantha Turner, Executive Director, Dallas Children’s Theater

As the Executive Director of the nationally recognized Dallas Children’s Theater (DCT), Samantha Turner is a passionate advocate for introducing young minds to live theater and the arts. Whether they are gaining empathy from watching a character from the audience to bolstering self-esteem and confidence while performing on stage, involvement in the arts at a young age can be deeply impactful.

In June 2023, Samantha was named Executive Director of Dallas Children’s Theater after serving as Executive Director for Ballet Arizona for six years.

DCT is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year and Samantha is leading the organization into a sustainable future as it enters its next four decades. DCT also just announced its exciting and engaging line-up of shows for the 2024-2025 season, which includes Grace for President, A Charlie Brown Christmas and James and the Giant Peach!
 
Dallas Children’s Theater features professional actors performing for an annual audience of 150,000 young people and their families through main-stage productions and an arts-in-education program

DCT.org

(214) 978-0110

Guest Samantha Turner, Host Steve A Klein