Dori Garziano

Dori Garziano (Assistant Professor of Acting, Arts in Society: Theatre and Performance, Theatre Education)

M.F.A. Theatre Performance, University of Southern Mississippi
B.S. Elementary Education, University of Southern Mississippi

Dori Garziano Leeman holds a Master of Fine Arts degree in Theatre Performance and a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from the University of Southern Mississippi. She is certified to teach K-12 performing arts. Dori has been an educator for over 15 years, working with a variety of age groups from pre-school to college. Dori has worked at many theatres throughout metro-Atlanta as an actor, stage manager and educator, including Georgia Ensemble Theatre, Synchronicity Theatre, Stage Door Players, and the Alliance Theatre to name a few. Dori also holds a Master of Science degree in Clinical Counseling Psychology from Brenau University. She has experience counseling adolescents, adults, and families. Dori has a passion for using the creative arts as a therapeutic tool for mental health and well-being.