Welcome to Hive Mind, a dedicated space celebrating the remarkable alumni of Baldwin Wallace University's Conservatory of Performing Arts. Here, we honor your genuine stories - your experiences of success, struggle, and resilience. 

 

In 2024-2025, we're focusing on those who are shaping the future by teaching, sharing your wisdom and passion with the next generation. Who knows where we will go from here, but one thing is certain: your journeys, whether in the classroom, on Broadway, in local theaters, or performing halls, demonstrate the true power of artistic training and commitment. We are proud of you and deeply grateful for the impact you create in the world. 

If you are a Conservatory alum, we invite you to join our growing BW Conservatory of Performing Arts Facebook group.

If you have questions, would simply like to reach out, or would like to nominate a Conservatory alum for a feature, please do not hesitate to e-mail Dr. Zarina Melik-Stepanova at zmelikst@bw.edu. 

 

To check out our feature on Kelly Roller '00, 4th and 5th grade band teacher at Geneva City School District in Geneva, New York, please click on the following link: Kelly Roller 

 

To check out our feature on Kalee Bondzio '14, Choir Director at Elyria High School, in Elyria, OH, please click on the following link: Kalee Bondzio 

 

To check out our feature on Hillery Needham '03, Director of Orchestras at Fairview Park City Schools, in Fairview Park, OH, please click on the following link: Hillery Needham 

 

To check out our feature on Rayna Brooks '16, Director of Lakewood High School Choirs, in Lakewood, OH, please click on the following link: Rayna Brooks

 

To check out our feature on Stephen Tsambarlis '20, Director of Choral and Orchestral music at Sierra High School, in Colorado Springs, CO, please click on the following link: Stephen Tsambarlis. 

 

To check out our feature on Sydney Jahnigen '17, Director of Choral and music at North Royalton High School, in North Royalton, OH, please click on the following link: Sydney Jahnigen 

 

To check out our feature on Hailey Bryson '12, Director of Bands at North Ridgeville High School, in North Ridgeville, OH, please click on the following link: Hailey Bryson

 

To check out our feature on Max Nolin '13, BW's 2024 Outstanding Young Alumni Award Winner and the Assistant Head of Middle School at Norwood School, Bethesda, Maryland, please click on the following link: Max Nolin 

 

To check out our feature on Matt Chidsey '21, Orchestra teacher at Worthington Kilbourne High School and McCord Middle School, please click on the following link: Matt Chidsey