Team
Helen Jordan - Co-Ordinator/Drama Teacher
Helen created K-Otic Productions in 2012.
She also currently works as a lecturer for adults with additional
support needs in South Lanarkshire College. Previously, she has worked
in Coatbridge College and for Quarriers. She has an honours degree in
Psychology and a postgraduate certificate in Autism from Strathclyde
University. She is also trained in first aid.
Within South Lanarkshire College, she runs drama classes with up to 31
students. They have worked on many productions for example; Oliver, Snow
White, Grease, Scrooge, Cinderella, Charlie and The Chocolate Factory,
The Grinch and more.
Prior to her work with adults with learning difficulties, she has
experience in acting herself, touring with a local semi-professional
theatre company, regularly performing at the Edinburgh Fringe festival
and in the local film 'EK, OK?'
Alex Barr - Secretary/WebDesign/PR/Assistant
Alex is Helen's daughter and is the one responsible for Facebook/Twitter updates, she also designed and runs our website and helps keep the paperwork organised! She helps out in our sessions, takes photographs and deals with music and all things technical! For 3 years, she has worked as a carer/support worker, supporting people of all ages with a variety of needs and disabilities. Also, she has an HNC in acting and performance and is trained in first aid. Currently, she is studying and living in Stirling for university (doing a BSc in Psychology) where she helped found a musical theatre society, but is still making time for K-Otic! Currently she runs the Monday and Friday PM adults classes and will be helping Sandra with the kids workshops in the summer.
Sandra King - Drama Teacher
Sandra has a BA in Dramatic Studies from the R.S.A.M.D. She has been involved in acting, writing and directing both here and in Denmark. She also has experience in the technical side of things, working for the BBC. For 12 years, she ran Pzazz, a theatre group for children and youth in East Kilbride, Cambuslang and Newton Mearns. She is a drama teacher with K-Otic. Currently, she teaches in the Hamilton Classes, the Coatbrige Class and the Friday East Kilbride class. She also co-ordinates the kids classes.
Megan Waugh - Choreographer
From a young age, Megan has had experience working with her mum, who manages services for adults with learning difficulties and autistic spectrum disorder. She has also completed a placement with a social worker/mental health officer for North Lanarkshire Council and has worked in Hampden school for kids with complex needs. Megan has extensive dance experience and is our enthusiastic and creative choreographer for the Hamilton classes, the Coatbridge class, the Friday East Kilbride Class and the kids class!
