Cheryl holds a BFA and MFA in Dance from Sam Houston State University. Her extensive dance studies at Sam took her beyond choreography and performance into the realms of technical production, research and administration. She danced with Kista Tucker Dance Company and SHSU Dance Company but has also worked behind the scenes as stage manager, concert director, box office manager, lighting and costume designer, costume crew and backstage crew.

Upon graduation in 2008, Cheryl moved to the Metroplex with her husband and immediately started teaching at Collin College. Richland College was added to her list of employers in August 2011. She has taught dance appreciation, jazz, ballet, modern, musical theater dance, and tap.

She took on the new title of "Mommy" in 2009 when her daughter was born. As if being a professor, writer and mommy weren't enough, Cheryl also enjoys cooking and creating new recipes. She looks forward to branching out into other areas of dance and watching her kids grow to be good dancers like their mom—maybe even better.

Email: cherylcallon@theaterjones.com