Rachel Fetter
Rachel FetterChair
Rachel has served on the Academy Board for 3 years. She is currently serving as the Board Chair for the NTPA Academy. Rachel has four children that have all been involved with NTPA in some form. Her son graduated from the NTPA Academy and both him and her older son are pursuing careers in the Arts. She has two daughters who attend the NTPA Academy and love being at NTPA every day! Rachel performed in Musicals during her youth and is thrilled that her children have the opportunity to do so at NTPA. She has her BA in International Studies from The Ohio State University and a Law Degree from The George Washington University.
Amy Torrescano
Amy TorrescanoSecretary
Amy joined the Academy Board in the fall of 2022. She is a longtime resident of Plano and has 2 children. Her daughter, Molly, is a first-year student at the Academy and has been active with NTPA since 2018. Amy holds a MA in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from SMU and a MBA in Strategic Leadership from Amberton. She’s been a clinician at Children’s Health in psychiatry since 2008. Amy was formerly on the board of the YMSL Wildcat chapter and served as Membership VP. Amy is passionate about the arts and youth and excited to be part of this board.
Matthew Althoff
Matthew Althoff
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Kimberly Brady
Kimberly BradyTreasurer
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Alicia Duffy
Alicia Duffy
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Jennifer Jeffries
Jennifer Jeffries
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Leslie Jennings
Leslie JenningsEvents Chair
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Leanne Libby
Leanne LibbyFundraising Chair
Leanne Libby joined the Academy board in 2021 and is now serves as fundraising chair. She lives in Plano with her husband and two daughters. Her oldest daughter Fiona is a student at The Academy, and has been involved with NTPA since 2018. Leanne is the DFW Publisher for Community Impact News, and also serves on the Plano Chamber of Commerce board of Directors. She enjoys volunteering in various roles on NTPA productions and is excited to be a part of the growth of the Academy.
Kim Martin
Kim Martin
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Jeana Pullen
Jeana PullenProductions Chair
Jeana has had over 20 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor. She has owned and practiced at A Safe Place to Heal in McKinney for over 18 years. Jeana fell in love with everything NTPA stands for in 2013 when her daughter, Emmerson, found her passion for theatre. Jeana was honored to serve on the Repertory Board from its inception in 2017 until 2019 when her daughter began the NTPA Academy and she transitioned to that board. She is proud to continue serving NTPA on the Academy Board as the Production Committee Chair. She and her daughter have participated in numerous NTPA community productions together and have created countless memories through this amazing organization. She spends countless hours volunteering for NTPA and has met lifelong friends as a result of her volunteer work. Her favorite kind of weekend is full of shows where she can see her fellow theatre friends, volunteer, tell new families about NTPA and most importantly, watch her daughter shine on the stage she now calls home.
Theresa Taylor
Theresa Taylor
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Beth Wininger
Beth Wininger
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Melissa Winton
Melissa Winton
Melissa Winton studied musical theater and scenic design at Seminole State University in Orlando, FL, before earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts in English Literature from Southern New Hampshire University. She also has a Certification in Special Effects Makeup from Joe Blasco School of Makeup. Since 2014, Melissa has enjoyed a successful career as a professional Scenic & Costume Designer for the Halloween & Haunted Attractions Industry and has been asked to teach seminars, demonstrations, and hands-on workshops for costume and scenic design at conventions, conferences, and trade shows across the country.

Since joining the NTPA family in 2020, Melissa has had the pleasure of designing costumes and sets for over 20 productions, and was honored with a Stardust Awards from the NTPA Board of Directors. She is grateful for the opportunity to share her talents and expertise with aspiring artists and designers at the Academy.