Current Teachers:
Amee Peltekian
Amee grew up in a very musical, theatrical family. She is so excited to have found a home with CYT so she can share this joy with her 2 kids and with this incredible theater community! You may have seen Amee as Maria in CCT's production of The Sound of Music. Before moving to the area, Amee owned and worked for character entertainment companies for four years and was a children's leader at BSF for 8 years. Amee studied acting, dance, voice, and childhood development in college and has passionately pursued opportunities to teach and grow in dance, acting, and vocal performance.
Annie Stillar
Annie is a highly experienced theater educator with deep roots in CYT, having grown up in the program from its earliest days in Spokane. She brings a strong understanding of CYT’s educational mission and its emphasis on personal growth, leadership, and belonging. Annie has extensive experience teaching and working on artistic teams across acting, singing, and dance. Annie is known for her warm, engaging presence and thoughtful leadership style. She combines strong artistic skill with a clear, steady approach to working with students, parents, and staff, and is excited to be fully engaged in classes, camps, and productions. We’re grateful to welcome a leader who understands both the artistic and relational heart of CYT and is committed to serving our students and families well.
Beth Falske
Beth grew up in the theater. With 3 older siblings who were all involved on and off stage and a mom who was always sewing costumes and making props. Her first on stage experience was the age of 6 when she was cast as Gretel in The Sound of Music. She then, was heavily involved in music, dance and theater though various elementary, community and high school programs. Once in College she turned her focus to dance and started working as a Choreographer for the local school district. After 15+ years as a choreographer she took a break to have more time with her family. She has enjoyed being on the Props Committee for several CYT productions and watching her daughter find her love of musical theater. Beth is excited to be able to share her love for all aspects of the theater with others.
Emma Hoit
Emma is attending school to get her music associates in arts. Performing arts have always held a very special place in her heart. Her CYT years were some of her favorites and she is so thrilled to be back, “playing the role” as a teacher!
Emma Jillson
Emma Jillson is a CYT alumni, who also grew up as a competitive dancer for 7 years. She is currently a dance teacher at Expressions School of Performing Arts, as well as the choreographer for their competition team, where she has won two choreography awards for her competition pieces. As a teacher, Emma loves traveling to different dance conventions, learning from celebrity choreographers, so she can come back to Idaho and share everything she’s learned with her students. She is so grateful that she can share a piece of the dance world with the theater community. Emma is so passionate about making her students grow each day, and for them to become the best version of themselves. Emma is so excited to share her love of dance with her CYT family!!
Heather Renz
Heather Renz was a part of CYT Spokane and North Idaho as a mom, teacher, and as an actress during summer productions. She is delighted to return to CYT, a place that has been a part of her and her family for over a decade. Heather loves this North Idaho community and has had the privilege of performing not only with CCT but with Aspire and Lake City Playhouse. Singing and acting are an integral part of who she is, and it brings her so much joy to share with others. God is good, and He gets all the glory, on and off the stage.
Jason Falske
Jason found his love for performing in his high school theatre program (where he met his wife) and has continued performing on stage for the past 30 years. He has been involved with CYT (props and sets) since his daughter joined the program a couple of years ago. Jason's training and experience include Shakespearean theatre, contemporary comedies/dramas, musicals, voice over work and stage combat. Jason is more than excited to be a part of the CYT family and looks forward to sharing his passion and skills with the next generation of performers!
Jenny Keough
Jenny has been a teacher at CYT since 2020. She has been a backstage greenroom mom for many shows and was the director for Willy Wonka last winter. She has played the role of Queen Constantina in CCT’s production of Cinderella and Elsa, the Baroness in The Sound of Music. Jenny has loved theater from a very young age and took acting, singing and dance lessons throughout her childhood. She has performed off and on through the years on TV shows and movie sets and was cast as Cinderella and Ariel at Disneyland for 3 years. She loves being part of the CYT family and her goal as a teacher is to help students grow as performers and make sure they know how important and loved they are through the experience of theater.
Makayla Kaufman
Makayla Kaufman is a CYT alumni who grew up in the dance and theatre world. She started in the dance scene at the early age of three and since has worked to further her education and passion for the arts by studying and training in all disciplines of dance, dancing competitively, and acting and performing in many theatre productions in the area. Makayla is so grateful to have found her incredible love and passion for teaching and working with children. She is dedicated to helping kids feel loved and supported to be themselves and try new things, while nurturing the next generation of performers to follow their dreams!
Rachel Jackson
Rachel Jackson is excited to be part of the CYT North Idaho team! She grew up immersed in theater and choir, which sparked her enduring passion for the performing arts. CYT also holds a special place in her heart as she performed in her first CYT San Diego show at eight years old and continued participating in theater throughout her school years. She went on to earn her Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from Point Loma Nazarene University, followed by a Master’s Degree in Education and a Teaching Credential from Azusa Pacific University. Rachel then worked as a music teacher at Coastal Academy where she taught students in kindergarten through eighth grade and led the musical theater program. She is thrilled to bring her love for the arts, along with her organizational skills and teaching experience, to support the team at CYT North Idaho. Rachel is honored to contribute to a program that fosters creativity, builds character, and encourages the use of our gifts for God’s glory.
Robyn Schultz
Robyn is an educator, performer, and mentor with more than 25 years of teaching experience in elementary education, homeschooling, online instruction, and Classical Christian school leadership. Originally from Northern California, she graduated from San Diego Christian College with a Bachelor of Science in Counseling Psychology and later earned a Master’s Degree in Cross-Cultural Education from National University. After moving to North Idaho in 2024, Robyn brought with her a lifelong love for theater — from roles in A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Hermia), Anything Goes, South Pacific, and The Magic Brocade, to directing the acting portion of a traveling college theater and vocal ensemble, performing Handel’s Messiah, and most recently appearing in the Texas Youth Ballet’s Nutcracker. She has served as a Children’s Ministry Director and has directed multiple children’s pageants and church productions. In a surprising twist, Robyn also earned a Nursing degree from Collin College and spent time as a Labor and Delivery nurse before returning to full-time teaching. Teaching and theater are both a calling and a passion for her. Robyn and her husband Neil have been married for 27 years and are raising their seven children here in the beautiful Inland Northwest. She loves travel, reading, writing, theater (both on and off the stage), and drinking copious amounts of tea and coffee.