McConnell Twins Dance Studio
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 classes.
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 at Meadowview Christian School. 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 classes.
EVYNN WILSON
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"Miss" Evynn is a former McConnell Twins dancer with over 15 years of experience. "Miss" Evynn graduated from the United States Air Force Reserves in 2019 and is currently studying to become a nurse. She is an accomplished dancer and teaches Junior and Senior Hip Hop.
AMY MANLEY​
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"Miss" Amy has danced for over 16 years and assists with our secondary classes. 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.
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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EMILY ADKINS​
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"Miss" Emily is originally from Pascagoula, Mississippi but has made Selma her home for the past 8 years along with her husband Tyler and their three children. She danced for 12 years and was also a competitive gymnast. In her free time, "Miss" Emily enjoys exploring artwork - painting, pottery and interior design. She will be teaching our junior and senior pointe and jazz classes.
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 John T Morgan Academy and is the pianist for Elkdale Baptist Church.
BJ HOGGLE
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​"Miss" Bj is coming out of retirement to join our McConnell Twins family this year as our Office Manager. Her smile will greet you as you walk in the door. She will assist with getting students in and out of the studio. Bj is married to Johnny Hoggle and they have one daughter and two grandchildren.