Dylan Ladd is a music educator and vocalist from the northwest suburbs of Chicago. He is the Founder and Executive Director of Academy of the Arts, an arts school in the Western suburbs of Chicago. Dylan has taught choir and musical theater in grades 6-12 as well as college.  Additionally, he is a Vocal Director for Royal Caribbean Productions.  Dylan earned his Bachelor of Music Education and Master of Arts & Entertainment Administration degrees from Valparaiso University. He also holds a Graduate Certificate in School Administration & Supervision from Johns Hopkins University.