Home > Faculty > Dr. Aaron Adair

Dr. Aaron Adair

Professor of Theatre

"I want students to leave my courses passionately curious and take the concepts studied in the courses and apply them to their own lives and experiences."

Degrees Held:

Ph.D., Humanities - Aesthetic Studies, University of Texas at Dallas – 2005
M.A., Theatre Arts, Texas A&M University-Commerce – 1998
B.A., Speech and Theatre Education – SOSU, 1995
B.M., Vocal Performance – SOSU, 1993

Career Highlights:

Actor/director/musician with nearly 40 years of performances in stage, film and television
Certified instructor of the Meisner Technique at the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre in New York
Shakespeare scholar and performer
Musical theatre scholar and performer
Board member of North Texas Mensa
Online pedagogy enthusiast and advocate

Which online degree program(s) do you teach?

M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction – Theatre Pedagogy

Tell us a story:
I was a foreign exchange student when I was only 15. The experience changed my life and helped shape my future and worldview.
Which classes do you teach online?
THTR 5113: Producing the High School Play, and THTR 5363: Acting Theory in America
What do you want your students to take away from your classes? What do you want them to learn?
I want students to leave my courses passionately curious and take the concepts studied in the courses and apply them to their own lives and experiences.
What's the best advice you could give your students?
Don't give up! Regardless of how long it takes you to earn a degree, learning is a lifelong journey. Be patient with yourself and realize that every step, no matter how small, is forward progress!
What is the one book you think everyone should read?
Meditations by Marcus Aurelius
What qualities make someone particularly successful in education?
Persistence, curiosity, discipline, diligence and empathy.
What do you think is the biggest challenge that educators face today?
The biggest challenge is the paradigm shift of engaging students in a virtual classroom (online synchronous and asynchronous courses) after having taught exclusively in a face-to-face modality.
Links to share?
https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronadairphd/

« Back to faculty

Request More Information

Submit this form, and an Enrollment Specialist will contact you to answer your questions.

*All fields required.
Program of interest*
First Name*
Last Name*
Email*
Phone*
ZIP Code*
*
Comments
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Or call 844-515-9100

Ready To Begin?

Start your application today!

Apply Now

Or Call 844-515-9100 844-515-9100

for help with any questions you may have.

844-515-9100 844-515-9100

Academic Partnerships maintains this website on behalf of Southeastern Oklahoma State University. SE maintains responsibility for curriculum, teaching, admissions, tuition, financial aid, accreditation, and all other academic and instruction-related functions and decisions. Learn more about Academic Partnerships.

Request Information

Submit this form, and an Enrollment Specialist will contact you to answer your questions.

*All fields required.
Program of interest*
First Name*
Last Name*
Email*
Phone*
ZIP Code*
How did you hear about us?*
Name
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

or call 844-515-9100 844-515-9100