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Tiara Van Gerpen

Drama Director

Leisure, Youth, and Human Services with an emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation, University of Northern Iowa
Hometown: Garner, Iowa
Why are you majoring in what you're majoring in? I want to help people with disabilities live the best life they possibly can! I will dedicate my career to helping others see the abilities of these people, not the disabilities. We are more alike than different. 
Life mantra or words to live by: No one has ever become poor by giving. 
Favorite breakfast item: Cinnamon raisin bagel with strawberry cream cheese
Favorite book: To Kill a Mockingbird
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go? Maldives
Favorite art genre or artist: Andy Warhol
Favorite movie: Shawshank Redemption
Do you sing or play any musical instruments? Clarinet and Tenor Saxophone
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If you could visit any time in history, when and where would you go? 1940's - I would travel all over to see the impact of WWII 
Favorite app: Pinterest
Favorite time of the year: Fall or Christmas
Pets: Two dogs - Bubba and Sadie
Music or music artist you like to listen to: Frank Sinatra, Jazz, or country
Is there a musical or play in New York you would like to go see?  Wicked!
Favorite dinner item: Spaghetti and meatballs
Favorite sport: Soccer
For a superpower, what would you choose? Ability to speak any language fluently
Favorite color or color combination: Purple
Do you like getting surprised at haunted houses? No
Favorite quote?  "A diamond is a chunk of coal that did well under pressure."
Special hobby you love to do: Quilt
Dog person or cat person? Dog person
Something about you that most people would be surprised to learn: I'm an avid quilter, crocheter, and knitter. My friends call me "grandma"
Favorite animal: Elephant
Why did you join the Spectrum Project? I joined Spectrum to make an impact on the children I came into contact with. I want to change the world!!
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Message to all Spectrum Project performers and buddies: Spectrum is crazy fun!! You will love every single second.
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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
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  • JamFest
    • JamFest
    • Sponor and Donor Letter
    • Sponsor or Donation Form
    • Donate to Spectrum Project
    • For Teachers >
      • Information for Bands
      • CF Downtown Parking Map
      • Band Application
  • 2022 Spectrum
    • 2022 Buddy Application
  • DONATE
  • Want to be a Buddy?
    • 2020 Buddies
    • Buddy FAQ's
    • Buddy Stories
    • Be a Buddy Videos
    • Buddy Application
  • More...
    • 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