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Alena Thelen

Media Arts Director

Major: Elementary Education
Minor: Educational Technology
Hometown: Spirit Lake, IA
What is your first memory of being really excited? Christmas morning
Who is your hero? My dad
What three items would you take with you on a deserted island? 1. Hammock, 2. Food and water, 3. My cat, Sebastian
Who is your favorite superhero? Captain America
What's the most unusual thing you've ever eaten? Eel
What is your favorite home cooked meal? Cajun Chicken Pasta with Cheesy Garlic Bread
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What do you want to be when you grow up? A kindergarten teacher
What is the first song that pops up on your favorite Pandora or Spotify station? Anything by Thomas Rhett
Which celebrity are you constantly mistaken for? Sandra Oh
If a genie gave you three wishes, what would they be? 1. A long, happy life, 2. Financial freedom, 3. For my last wish to be given to someone more in need
What is your favorite part about the Spectrum Project? I love watching the kids come out of their shells and building relationships with them!
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Spectrum Project (www.spectrumproject.org)
Kevin Droe, coordinator
kevin.droe@uni.edu
Russell Hall 069
UNI School of Music
Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0246
(319) 273-3073

  • Home
    • About
    • Media
    • Show Posters and Programs
    • The Movie
    • News
    • Contact
  • 2023 Spectrum
    • 2023 Buddies
    • 2023 Staff
    • Buddy Application
    • Calendar
  • JamFest
    • JamFest '23
    • Sponor and Donor Letter
    • Sponsor or Donation Form
    • Donate to Spectrum Project
    • For Teachers >
      • Information for Bands
      • CF Downtown Parking Map
      • Band Application
    • JamFest '22
  • DONATE
  • Want to be a Buddy?
    • BUDDY APPLICATION
    • Buddy FAQ's
    • Buddy Stories
    • Be a Buddy Videos
  • More...
    • 2022 Spectrum >
      • 2022 Buddy Application
    • 2020 Spectrum >
      • PLAY! The Movie
      • 2020 Rehearsals
      • 2019-20 Calendar
      • 2020 Performers
      • 2020 Buddies
      • 2020 Buddy Information
      • 2020 Staff
      • 2020 Staff Information
      • Performer Registration
    • 2019 Spectrum >
      • 2019 Cast Poster
      • Performers and Groups
      • Calendar
      • Payments
      • Scenes from 2019 Spectrum >
        • January 19 2019 Rehearsal
        • January 26 2019 Rehearsal
        • February 9 2019 Rehearsal
      • 2019 Buddies
      • 2019 Staff
    • 2018 Spectrum >
      • 2018 Cast Poster
      • 2018 Show Videos
      • 2018 Videos and Photos
      • Calendar
      • 2018 Spectrum Buddies
      • 2018 Staff
    • 2017 Spectrum >
      • 2017 Cast Poster
      • 2017 Show Media >
        • Videos
        • Photos
      • Scenes from Spectrum 2017
      • 2017 Buddies
      • 2017 Staff >
        • Jotham Polashek
        • Kathleen Marston
        • Michala Lensing
        • Allison Corbin
        • Tarissa Hagenow
        • Sarah Quesnell
        • Jari Sherburne
        • Shelley Droe
        • Kevin Droe
      • Calendar
    • 2016 Spectrum >
      • 2016 Cast Poster
      • 2016 Performers
      • 2016 Buddies
      • 2016 Directors
      • 2016 Rehearsals
      • 2016 Show Video and Photos
      • 2016 Faculty
    • 2015 Spectrum >
      • 2015 Performers
      • 2015 Show Videos
      • 2015 Show Videos and Photos
      • 2015 Buddies
      • 2015 Season
      • 2015 Directors
      • 2015 Faculty
    • Other Great programs >
      • Ball State Prism Project
      • Prism Project CT
      • Sturgis Youth Theatre
      • Shine On, Inc.
      • AMASE Northwestern
      • Aspire Therapeutic Riding Program
    • Open Door Music
    • Resources >
      • Exceptional Alternative Ensembles
      • Relationship Building for Teaching Music for Children with Autism
      • Progressive Music Education