Meet the Arts Academy — Stacey S. Lotten

MEET THE WEST MAIN FINE ARTS ACADEMY

Stacey S. Lotten, Founding Artistic Director

The West Main Fine Arts Academy was established as the first elementary fine arts academy in Lancaster Independent School District. The academy strives to incorporate a robust arts education into the traditional curriculum in elementary schools. The academy focuses on the following fine arts:

Visual arts
Dance
Theater arts
General music
Piano

Students who participate in the West Main Fine Arts Academy have learned and grown into young artists, finding their passion in one or many of the disciplines. Many have won local and state awards, joined all-state choirs, and have experienced the fine arts on a professional level.

Testimonials

“From the onset of the program, I knew I was working on something special, and with Mrs. Lotten at the helm I knew her magnificent vision would come to fruition. Mrs. Lotten’s leadership and support through every step of the process allowed our students to thrive. Working with Mrs. Lotten on this program is what I am proudest of so far in my career.”

— Marissa Romer

Theater Director, Seagoville High School

"Working with Stacey means working with professionalism. She is competent and displays effective communication skills to make sure all parties involved work together to complete a common goal."

— Tonya Holloway

Co-Founder/ Co-Artistic Director, Soul Rep Theatre

"Mrs. Lotten is a leader with a vision, openness to the needs of the community, and a work ethic that allows her team to work elbow to elbow alongside her. Her ability to problem solve, collaborate with a diverse group, and give voice to all is her hidden super power. It was a true joy to work alongside a female leader in the arts."

— Lela Wesley

Director of Professional Learning, Big Thought

“Stacey has a consistent and productive work ethic. She’s also a visionary. Under her leadership, I found my own ability to work in the classroom easier and more rewarding. She is resourceful, pro-active, and open to creating meaningful and concrete solutions that best suit the population she serves.”

— Camika Spencer

Theater Educator