Mr. Ballard is thrilled to be joining the talented team at Plano Senior High School. This will be Mr. Ballard's seventh year teaching. In 2011, he earned his Bachelor's of Fine Arts in Theatre Education from the University of Central Oklahoma. During his undergraduate studies, he received the Award of Excellence in Teaching, both in 2010 and 2011. For three years, Mr. Ballard taught in Oklahoma City before moving to the great state of Texas in 2014. A few stand-out productions he directed and designed: West Side Story, The Music Man, Shrek, Lorca in a Green Dress, Eurydice, Working the Musical, Women in Congress, among others. Under his direction, his students in both Oklahoma and Texas have won various acting and technical theatre awards. He cherishes the opportunity to foster growth in his students and is looking forward to sharing new artistic experiences with this amazing and supportive community.