Teaching Faculty
Patrick Campbell, Director of Education
Patrick Campbell is a performer, educator, and director from Long Island, NY. He is a recent graduate from SUNY Oneonta where he received a degree in Childhood Education. Patrick has been performing for about 10 years and has experience working with students in acting and leadership training. He completed an internship at the National Student Leadership Conference on Theatre where he taught theatrical workshops to students directly in New York City. Recently, Patrick was the Assistant Director for the Center Moriches High School Drama Club's outdoor production of Grease. He is excited to work with everyone at CMPAC and to help students become leaders both on and off the stage.
Cameron Angelo, Dance Teacher & CM Little Kids Teacher
Cameron Angelo is a current senior at Connetquot High School planning to study Elementary Education. Cameron has completed courses Child Development 1, Child Development 2, and College Level Child Development. She is also part of the Future Teachers of America club and has completed multiple hours observing and guest teaching lessons. When younger, Cameron was part of CM’s education program as a student and has assistant taught as a dance teacher for their Summer Camp, assistant taught educational classes, and assistant taught CM Little Kids in the past. She also often takes the role of Dance Captain in both Teen and Main stage Productions. Cameron has experience choreographing for the CM Summer Camp Program as well as assisting in her schools’ productions. She is part of Tri-M Music Honor Society and National Honor Society. She is extremely grateful to be able to combine her two passions in a place that means so much to her.
Samantha Free, Music Teacher
Samantha Free holds a Master’s Degree in Vocal Performance and a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from Five Towns College. She has been part of the CM Education Staff since April 2021. Favorite Music Director credits include 13: the Musical, The Addams Family, Descendants, and Newsies. When Sam is not music directing, she can be found performing on the CM stage (most recently in Into the Woods as The Witch), directing the Youth Choir of Our Lady of Perpetual Help R.C.C., or reading a good book.
Sarah Minto, Dance Teacher
Sarah Minto was raised in the CM Educational Program. When she was 8 years old, she started in the CM Kids classes. She never missed a session during the school year or a summer camp. She continued through CM Teens and was excited to become a CIT (Counselor in Training). Sarah is now the dance teacher for all the CM Kids, Juniors and Teens. She recently graduated from St Joseph’s University with a degree in Child Studies. She started her full-time career as an elementary school teacher at a location school. Sarah loves helping her students build confidence while having a great time learning all things theater!
Daniel Rubinson, Music Teacher
Daniel is honored to be a part of the education staff here at the CM Performing Arts Center! He has been an assistant teacher in music for CMPAC's summer camp and is now beyond grateful to be musically teaching kids classes! Along with teaching, Daniel can also be seen performing on the mainstage! You may have watched him in A Chorus Line (Mark) or The Prom (Kevin). He is also involved with the CM Teens program, having done many shows over the years, most recently including The Addams Family (Lucas), and The Wedding Singer (Robbie). CMPAC has truly become a second home to him! Daniel is an All-State musician and is advanced in voice, violin, and piano. Thank you for supporting arts education!
