Meet the Founder

Young woman with long brown hair and a gentle smile.

Caris Erman- Thurmond

I am student at Bronxville High School who has been participating in the performing arts since I was 4 years old. After working with kids at a musical theater summer camp and assistant directing elementary school shows, I witnessed the impact it had on students social and emotional growth. I also saw the potential performing had to make learning more engaging and meaningful. This is why I started Stage Seeds, a non profit organization that uses theater as a creative tool to support ELA and academic development while also helping students build empathy, social awareness, and understanding.