MITCHELL AIELLO

Middle School Speech and Drama Teacher

BA, Fine Arts, Musical Theater, Oakland University

Mitchell joined the Congressional team in 2023 as our Middle School Speech and Drama Teacher and 7th Grade Advisor. Mitchell is an award-winning Director, Educator, & Theatre Creative with over 9 years of experience in the professional arts industry with experience as an actor, singer, dancer, director, teacher, and designer. He has worked in theatres in 36 states throughout the US sharing stories, creating works of art, teaching young artists, and leading companies to flourish through the magic of live theatre and more. Most recently, Mitchell worked as Artistic/Education Director for the Great Plains Theatre in Abilene, Kansas. There, he held many responsibilities including but not limited to directing, choreographing, casting, and budgeting. Prior to that, Mitchell also worked as an actor in Nickelodeon/VStar Entertainment’s PAW Patrol Live! “The Great Pirate Adventure!,” where he toured 14 states as one of the lead characters.