Steven Hess

Teachers & Staff
Written By Jamee Viola

TECHNICAL ARTS INSTRUCTOR

Steven Hess is the Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) Facilities Manager for the Novato Unified School District, where he oversees operations and community rentals for the district’s premier performance venues, including the Novato High School Theater and San Marin’s Emily Gates Performing Arts Center. Bringing extensive technical expertise to the role, he ensures that these spaces remain state-of-the-art hubs for both school productions and regional community events.

In addition to his administrative leadership, Steven is deeply invested in cultivating the next generation of backstage professionals as the Technical Arts Instructor at San Marin High School. Through hands-on courses in stage lighting, sound engineering, set design, and production management, he guides students through the practical skills required for careers in live entertainment. His dual role bridges the gap between professional facility management and high-quality arts education, fostering a vibrant, creative environment for students and artists across Novato.

Jamee Viola
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