TEACHING STAFF

LACI MCCREARY

INSTRUCTOR

"I am thrilled to be a part of the Doxa ministry and combine my dancing knowledge with the gift of worship. I'm thankful to be a part of a community of fellow believers who strive to teach more than just technique." 

• Started dancing at age 3 with Lugene Cole
• Trained at Ballet Lubbock under Suzanne Aker and Yvonne Racz-Key
• Attended the University of Utah on scholarship and was a member of the Utah Ballet Company and Utah Character Dance Ensemble
• Chosen to perform Russian in the Nutcracker with the professional ballet company, Aspen Santa Fe Dance Company
• Performed in St. Petersburg, Russia, and Seoul, South Korea
• Graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in ballet
• Served as resident Ballet Mistress at Ballet Lubbock for 3 years
• Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) certification: April 2017

KATHY COWAN

INSTRUCTOR

"I'm excited to be a part of the Doxa ministry. I enjoy sharing the art of dance with children and worshipping the Lord with them. I believe God is the great creator and artist and it is a privilege to praise Him through dance."  

• Started dancing at age 4
• Studied ballet for 4 years at West Texas A&M University
• Has been teaching dance in Amarillo since 1997, including ballet, tap, jazz, and music movement
• Choreographed 2 Amarillo College musicals
• Choreographed and taught dances for St. Stephen United Methodist Church
• Performed with the "Texas" cast in Austin for the State Capitol rededication

EMILY KOELZER

JUNIOR INSTRUCTOR

"I am grateful to be a part of Doxa and the family that resides here, which not only teaches growth in technique, but in spiritual strength and readiness. Understanding the mercy in what Jesus has done and continues to do for us makes praising Him through dance that much sweeter, and I am overjoyed to share His glory with other dancers."

• Began training in ballet and tap at age 5 at Amarillo College

• Began dancing ballet with Doxa Dance Ministry at age 8

• Performed numerous corps and lead roles in Doxa’s showcases of Esther, Daniel, The Ark and the Covenant, Bloodline, Joseph, Out of Egypt, and In a Nutshell

• Assistant teacher at Doxa

• Dancer with Doxa’s Kerusso program

• Became a Junior Instructor at Doxa in 2021

KELSEY NASH

JUNIOR INSTRUCTOR

• Began dancing at age 6 under Cynthia McCormack at Amarillo College 
• Began dancing at Doxa in 2018 
• Preformed various corps and soloist roles in Doxa’s productions of Daniel, The Ark & the Covenant, Bloodline, Esther, Joseph, The Lamppost, Out of Egypt, and In A Nutshell
• Participated in the 2020 Fall Kerusso sessions 
• Assistant teacher at Doxa for 2 years 
• Became a Junior Instructor at Doxa in 2022
  

REGAN RATH

JUNIOR INSTRUCTOR

"Doxa has a special place in my heart and I'm blessed to be able to show students the joy that is worshipping God through dance. God gave us wonderfully made bodies, and to use them for His glory is an incredible thing."

• Began dancing with Doxa in 2014
• Performed in numerous roles in Doxa's Esther, Bloodline, Daniel, The Ark of the Covenant, Joseph, In a Nutshell, and Out of Egypt productions.
• Became a Junior Instructor for the 2023/24 season
  
  

SAVANNAH EVANS

JUNIOR INSTRUCTOR

"Through dance, we have such a valuable opportunity to spread the pure message of love Christ called us to share. The chance to help students understand the true healing that comes when we use our bodies to glorify our Maker is something very close to my heart. I can't wait to see where the Lord leads Doxa in the years ahead."

• Started dancing in 2019 with Doxa Dance Ministry
• Performed in various roles in Doxa's Esther, Out of Egypt, and In a Nutshell
• Dancer with Doxa's Kerusso program 
• Teacher's assistant at Doxa nearly 2 years
• Became a Junior Instructor for the 2023/2024 season
  

LAYNA GRICE

JUNIOR INSTRUCTOR

• Started dancing at age 4 with Doxa
• Participated in a variety of roles in Doxa's Esther, Bloodline, The Ark of the Covenant, Lamppost, Out of Egypt, and In a Nutshell
• Danced as a part of Doxa's Kerusso program
• Assistant teacher at Doxa for 1 season 
• Became a Junior Instructor for the 2023/2024 season

HARMONY HUTCHINSON

JUNIOR INSTRUCTOR

“I believe that dancing is a God given talent that should be used to glorify the King. I am so excited to share that message with students and to teach them that our creator doesn’t expect perfection. I feel very blessed to be a part of a ministry that teaches the importance of worship and it brings me joy to have the opportunity to teach students to use their bodies for Christ.”

• Began dancing at Doxa in 2012

• Performed in numerous productions, in corps and soloist roles, such as Doxa’s Esther, Bloodline, The Ark and the Covenant, Lamppost, Joseph, In a Nutshell, Out of Egypt, and A Heritage of Promise 

• Dancer with Doxa’s Kerusso program

• Has been an assistant teacher for 5 years

• Attended numerous summer intensives and workshops hosted by Doxa 

• Became a Junior Instructor in 2024 

BRIANNA CROFFORD

JUNIOR INSTRUCTOR

"I find it so fulfilling to be able to combine my love of dance with my faith through a ministry that has helped shape my walk with Christ since I was a little girl. I am so excited to be given the opportunity to share this love and passion with these students, and can not wait to see what Christ has in store for Doxa."

• Started dancing at age 5 under Cynthia McCormack at Amarillo College
• Began Dancing at Doxa in 2015
• Performed various roles in Doxa's productions of In a Nutshell and A Heritage of Promise 
• Attended Joffrey Ballet School's 2024 Summer Intensive in Dallas, Texas
• Assistant Teacher with Doxa in the 2023/24 Season
• Became a Junior Instructor for the 2024/25 Season