McConnell Twins Dance Studio
STAFF
LISA HICKS SEXTON
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​"Miss" Lisa is a former McConnell Twins Dancer and the owner and artistic director of McConnell Twins Dance Studio. She primarily teaches tap, ballet and jazz and has been teaching for over 40 years. "Miss" Lisa studied with Dance Masters of America at Kent State University. She also teaches music at Leika's Preschool and is the pianist for Elkdale Baptist Church.
PAIGE DRAIME
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​"Miss" Paige is a kindergarten teacher at Valley Grande Elementary and is currently working on her Master's Degree in Gifted Education. She danced as a student for 16 years and has been teaching dance for the past 13 years. "Miss" Paige is married to Anthony Draime and they have 4 children. She enjoys spending time with her family, traveling and teaching in the classroom and the studio. "Miss" Paige will be teaching our primary 2 & 3 classes and our secondary 1 class .
PAIGE WINNINGHAM
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​"Miss" Paige danced for 16 years at CJ"s Dance Factory in Prattville and was a Marching Ballerina at Jacksonville State University. She danced in the Nutcracker with the Moscow Ballet in 2011 She is a new mom and an online teacher. "Miss" Paige is an accomplished dancer and teaches Secondary 4 ballet and Junior and Senior ballet and jazz. Her husband Caleb, is the pastor of Valley Grande Baptist Church.
DEMISHA STOUGH
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"Miss" Demisha retired after 32 years of teaching as a Math and Gifted Specialist. She was a gymnast on the YMCA competition team and will be assisting us this year with our preschool classes. She was named Dallas County's Junior Miss in 1983 and now serves as local chairman of the Distinguished Young Woman of Dallas County program. "Miss" Demisha is married to Bubba Stough and they have two children and five grandchildren.
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NATALIE JONES​
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"Miss" Natalie is a former McConnell Twins Dancer who has returned to assist us with our preschool classes. "Miss" Natalie is also a Mary Kay representative. She is married and has two children, one who started her first year of dance this year.
JAMIE HASKELL​
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"Miss" Jamie is a former McConnell Twins Dancer with many years of experience. She will be assisting with our preschool classes. "Miss" Jamie is married to Anthony Haskell and they have 3 children. Everly, who is a McConnell Twins Tiny Dancer and boy and girl twins, Noah and Saylor!
DENISE MOLETT
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"Miss" Denise works at Bush Hog in the Procurement Department as a Buyer III. She enjoys traveling, game nights with friends and spending time with her 2 children and 4 grandchildren. "Miss" Denise will greet you with a smile and assist you with your payments and any questions you may have.
SHERRER DURDEN
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"Miss" Sherrer has danced for over 16 years and has been assisting with classes for the past 8 years. She serves as the cafeteria manager along with many other duties. "Miss" Sherrer is married to Dub Durden and they have two children. She enjoys the country life with her chickens, dogs and horses. She hopes to one day have a mini farm. "Miss" Sherrer assists with our secondary 2 & 3classes.
AMY MANLEY​
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"Miss" Amy has danced for over 16 years and assists with our secondary 4 classes and Junior/Senior tap. She works at Our Town Family Care/Selma Urgent Care. "Miss" Amy is married to Brian Manley and they have two children. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, camping, shopping and teaching dance.
SAMANTHA THORNTON​
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"Miss" Samantha works at Marion Bank & Trust in Marion. She has been dancing since the age of two. "Miss" Samantha will be assisting with Secondary tap and Junior and Senior tap, lyrical and hip hop. She is married and has a daughter who will soon be a McConnell Twins dancer.
CATHERINE PERRY​​
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"Miss" Catherine is classically trained and has danced for 14 years with various studios. She currently dances with Alabama River Region Ballet and is a member of the Senior Youth Company. She was recently selected as Second Alternate in the Dallas County Distinguished Young Women Program where she also won a talent award for her ballet en pointe, "The Pharoah's Daughter." "Miss" Catherine will be assisting with the Secondary 4 ballet and Junior and Senior ballet, jazz and lyrical.
ANNIE STOCKMAN​
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"Miss" Annie is a former McConnell Twins Dancer with many years of experience. She teaches kindergarten at Meadowview Christian School where she is also the cheer sponsor. "Miss" Annie is a member of the DYW of Dallas County Committee and enjoys baking in her spare time. "Miss" Annie is married to Alan Stockman.