Our Leaders
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Keri Dolbier
Director/Founder
Email: keri@hiskidsnj.com
Keri Dolbier founded HisKids Music & Drama in 2004 and has directed over 8 productions including "A Star is Born", "The Mystery of the Manger: It's the Gospel Truth" and "Back to the Manger." Her love for the Lord, children and theatre served as the perfect formula for the creation of this program that serves over 60 children in the local area. Keri has a BA in Elementary Education Grades K-6 and in Special Education (Learning Disabilities) Grades K-12. She also received her MBA in International Business Management. Keri has been involved in music & theatre for much of her childhood and into adulthood. In 1996, she won Thespian Best Actress in New Jersey for her role as Katharine in "The Taming of the Shrew" and she was a finalist for the Governor's School of Theater that same year. In 2007, Keri served as the Co-Director of Children's Ministries at Millington Baptist Church and still remains involved in their choir and seasonal musical productions. Keri currently works for Kraft Foods and attends Liquid Church at their Morristown, NJ Campus. Other passions include seeing Broadway Shows (go figure!), fitness, reading and dining!
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Kathy Dolbier
Director, Biblical Education
Email: kathy@hiskidsnj.com
Kathy Dolbier has been involved in children's music and drama ministries for more than thirty years at various churches including Oldwick United Methodist Church, South Ridge Community Church and Millington Baptist Church. This is her fourth year with HisKids Music & Drama. Kathy has a B.S. in Early Childhood Education from the State College of NJ and has taught Kindergarten, First grade, and Fourth grade in the public schools. Kathy founded KinderC.A.P. Preschool in 1995 when God called her into ministry to touch children and their families for Christ. She was the Director and teacher at KinderC.A.P. for the past fifteen years and also served as the Co-Director of Children's Ministries at Millington Baptist Church in 2007. She has been involved in many adult musical productions at several churches (including Millington) and currently attends Liquid Church at their Morristown Campus. Other passions include playing the guitar, walking, family, and, of course, reading and studying the Bible!!
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Amy Koller
Director, Set Design
Email: amy@hiskidsnj.com
Amy Koller answered Keri's call for help with the Spring 2005 production of "Splash Kingdom" and has been a part of the HisKids Leadership Team ever since. She distinctly remembers being a young girl in the Scotch Plains Baptist Church's Sunday School program learning the song "Father Abraham" and can still sing and do the movements today after all these years! Therefore, she understands the significance of using song and dance to teach children about the Word of God. During High School, Amy was a member of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Raider Show Band as well as various ensembles and show choirs! In addition, she spent her summers volunteering at the Children's Specialized Hospital Fanwood Outpatient Center working with special needs children. Amy earned her BS in Rehabilitation & Human Services from Boston University's Sargent College where she was also a member of the BU Dance Team. She later earned her MBA in Finance from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Currently, Amy works as a Sr. Business Analyst for OmniComm Systems and in her free time loves to cook, read, spend time with family & friends and, of course, shop for shoes!
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Dawn Boudreaux
Vocal Coach
Dawn's exciting career includes opera, operetta, Broadway and recital work. She has performed with companies throughout the United States and Europe. Most memorable roles include Pamina in The Magic Flute, Despina in Cosi fan tutte and Valencienne in The Merry Widow. After receiving artist development grants from the state of Louisiana, Dawn studied in Italy where she performed both operatic roles and Broadway revues under the baton of Maestro Francesco Carotenuto. She was born and raised in South Louisiana and holds an Undergraduate degree in Music Education from the University of Louisiana and a Masters degree in Vocal Performance from the Louisiana State University School of Music. For her full biography and available programs/services, please visit her website: www.dawnsoprano.com. Dawn, her husband Chad and their daughter, Camille, live in Central New Jersey and are members of Millington Baptist Church. This is her second season with HisKids.
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Alicia Neal-Strange
Choreographer, Special Dances
Email: aneal12003@yahoo.com
Alicia has worked the past few years choreographing the special dances for HisKids Music & Drama. While her passion is dance, she earned her BA in Marketing and Management from the University of Illinois and went on to work for Kraft Foods (where she met Keri). Alicia has been involved in the performing arts since she was four years old and loves to be on-stage. She presided over her high school and college dance teams, acted in several school plays, and taught dance. Alicia grew up in Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Joliet, IL and is currently a member of Good Shepherd Church in Rutherford, NJ where she is also the KidZone Director. Her son Isaiah, twins Noah & Lia and her husband Matthew keep her quite busy! In her free time, Alicia loves to spend time with family and friends.
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Steve and Lenore Tosi became involved in HisKids when their daughter joined the program. It's a privilege to be part of such a great ministry. Lenore was born loving music. Steve grew up performing in Summer Theater. They both met at Lycoming College where they participated in several different choirs, and performed in dramas and musicals. They are members of the honorary theatre fraternity Alpha Psi Omega. Lenore's degree was in Business with an emphasis in music. Steve graduated with a Business & Theatre degree. Lenore worked at McLean Presbyterian Church and Hewitt Associates, prior to becoming a stay at home mom of 3. Steve worked at McCarter Theatre before moving on to Verizon, where he is currently employed. Steve and Lenore are members of Millington Baptist Church . Steve leads the drama team as well as many full length adult productions. Lenore is part of the worship team and helps lead preschool music on Sundays. She also co-leads Brio, a Bible study for 5th & 6th grade girls. Both of them feel blessed by the ministries at Millington and enjoy supporting HisKids.
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