Short bio:Medina Demeter graduated from Hiram College in 2005, and went to NC to begin her career at Orrum Middle. Three years later Medina became the Educational Director at Cape Fear Regional Theatre. Then she began teaching theatre arts full time at Hoke County High School in 2008 where she continues to teach to this day. She was named Teacher of the Year for Hoke High in 2012 & 2020. Medina served as the secretary for NCTAE and currently serves as their professional enrichment liaison. In 2020 she was voted as NCTAE Teacher of the Year. Medina also works as an A+ Fellow in NC as well as several other states. In 2018, she was elected as NC Thespians Co-Director, and she continues to run the organization by coordinating the regional and state festivals as well as the NC All-State Theatre program.