Artistic Director/Principal, 5-6 grade teacher, Dance, Choir, Acting, Visual Arts
Mr. Rugh is the creator and founder of CPSOA. A former actor and dancer for 13 years, he received his educational training from Cal State Los Angeles, The American Acadamy of Dramatic Arts, and the Edge Performing Arts Center. Before opening Creative Planet, Mr. Billy taught 3-4 grade and kindergarten at El Monte Christian School for five years. He has also taught the arts at various schools including the Los Angeles Unified Gifted and Talented Conservatory, Sammy Davis Jr. Performing Arts Center, LA’s Heart Project, Millennium in Motion Dance Studio, Garfield High School, Maranatha High School, Rosemead High School, and the East L.A. Conservatory of the Arts. Outside of his work at CPSOA, Mr. Billy continues to choreograph and direct various events around Los Angeles.