Marshall Nalle Ayers, Program Director, ACE/121 Glendale Arts Colony – Marshall is a skilled arts education specialist with 25 plus years experience in K-12 program development and administration across multiple art forms, with leadership roles in strategic planning, community partnerships, event management, communications and fund development in both public and non-profit settings. Most recently Marshall was the District Arts Education Coordinator for the Pasadena Unified School District where she oversaw curriculum and instruction in visual art, music, drama and dance at 26 school sites for 18,000 students. She was also the Founding Executive Director for Ryman Arts, a high school visual art program, and still serves on their Board of Directors. She attended the National Theatre Institute in Waterford, CT, and has a BA in Theatre Arts from Hampshire College in Amherst, MA. A dedicated advocate for arts education, Marshall recently launched Artzray, an “e-zine” for young people pursuing careers in the arts.
