Our staff is comprised of professionals coming from cross-disciplinary fields who have combined talents to fill a niche with a special blend of experience and enthusiasm.

Sally Bailey, MFA, MSW, RDT/BCT is a Registered Drama Therapist, a Board Certified Trainer and professor of theatre at Kansas State University where she teaches puppetry, creative drama, playwriting, and drama therapy.  Her book "Barrier-Free Theatre" explains how to make theatre accessible for everyone who wants to participate!

http://www.dramatherapycentral.com

Jennifer Bernstone With a voice and a stage presence that has captivated audiences across the country, Jennifer Bernstone’s soprano voice has been hailed as “the voice of a nightingale” and heard in such roles as Guenevere (Camelot), Johanna (Sweeney Todd), Grace (Annie), Liesl (The Sound of Music) and on stages in 46 of the 50 States.

Ms. Bernstone has also taught, guest lectured and been an artist-in-residence for all age levels (3 years old through college) in 45-minute class periods, single afternoon programs, after-school programs and in-school full-time one and two week workshops.  She began teaching while still in college where she took a series of classes entitled “Artists in the Schools.”  Since then she has participated in residencies through the Co’Motion Dance Company, taught for the New York City Parks and Recreation Department (both summer and after-school programs) and has been involved in and lead Q&As on a wide variety of creative performance projects the past 20 years.

Her desire to share her knowledge, skills and gifts with students is a deep-rooted desire that began in 1991 when she was cast for the first time as a performer with Celebration Iowa. She was subsequently hired as a performing/teaching staff member.

Ms. Bernstone currently resides in Canastota, NY where she teaches voice, piano and acting privately in her studio and classes at a variety of venues such as the Rome Art and Community Center and the Onieda-YMCA.

http://www.jenniferbernstone.com/

Christine Brush is the founder and owner of Mendon Academy of Arts & Movement and StudioMove! fitness. Opening a fitness studio that blends fitness, dance and overall conditioning has been a long term goal for Chris. Her childhood exposure to dance, specifically ballet, has fueled her interest in movement.  Beginning with the aerobics explosion, Chris began teaching group fitness classes and has continued training in this ever changing field. Teaching for former studio owners, Jeanne MaGinn of Muscles and Carol Murphy of FitLIfe/Reebock/YMCA, gave her a solid foundation for recognizing local trends and needs of the area's fitness enthusiasts.  During this time, Chris was also certified in Rep Reebok, Stability Ball training, AFFA aerobics, and Reebok Step.  Currently, participation in Zumba, TRX and many dance adult dance classes gives her first hand exposure to many popular exercise offerings.

Most recently Chris trained with and taught for Ryan Heminway, owner of Pilates of Pittsford.  Her 5 years of exposure to the Stott Pilates philosophy has allowed her to bring this experience to StudioMove!

http://www.studiomove.org

Carol Fairchild has had more than 20 years experience in teaching and has been an artist in residence in several public and private schools in the Rochester area. She has studied Art Education and has had the privilege to study independently with many fine artists.

She teaches art classes with a variety of mediums often infused with science or history. She has also worked as a muralist collaborating with students on designing and painting murals to foster creative expression, cooperation and to a sense of school pride.

Carol is an award-winning artist. Nature, color and light are her inspiration. Her paintings are vibrant and alive with color whether working in acrylics, watercolors or dyes on silk. Her artwork has been published in books and magazines and her work can be found in many private collections from the east coast to the west coast. Carol is one of the Directors for the Summer Arts Program at the Mendon Academy of Arts & Movement.

http://www.carolfairchild.com

Christine Kull has been working in the fitness industry for more than twenty years. With a college degree in Exercise Science, she managed the on-site Corporate Wellness Center for Burger King World Headquarters in Miami, Florida for eleven years where she was a personal trainer and taught fitness classes. She also was responsible for the facility business operations. As a result of her passion for gymnastics and dance, Christine secured a spot on the NBA Miami Heat Dance Team for five years while living in Miami.
In 2003, Christine and her family moved to Pittsford, New York. Pregnant with her third child, she focused on raising her young children and continued to teach group fitness classes. Her passion for dance continues today by teaching Zumba, Cardio Hip Hop, and Movement. She has choreographed dance performances for the Pittsford Schools and the YMCA summer camps.

Currently she teaches a wide range of classes at StudioMove! including Kickboxing, Group Strength, Boot Camp, and her favorite Zumba and Zumba Toning. She is married with 4 children.

Sue Leo, MFA is the founder of S.D. Leo & Company, Inc. a design and marketing firm that has focused on building brands for businesses for more than twelve years. Not only has she been the key to successfully launching national and local consumer brand identities for her clients, she has experience managing an international non-profit organization. She recently completed her Masters in Computer Graphics Design and is an adjunct instructor in the Masters program at RIT.  She is an entrepreneur who continues to foster and promote independent designers and artists and is one of the Directors for the Summer Arts Program at the Mendon Academy of Arts & Movement.

http://www.sueleo.us

Mary Ann Proia is a graduate of Nazareth College and taught art for 7 years. She has taught weaving in Antiqua and her work has been shown in galleries from Seattle to Denver and in Rochester. Mary Ann is a wife and mother of four children.

Kristen Pullen, MSEd is a NYS certified Art Teacher from Fairport, NY. She has taught art classes in the Pittsford and Caledonia-Mumford School Districts to students of all ages. Kristen has also been involved with the Nazareth College Saturday Art for Children and Teens program since 2008. She is a member of NAEA and NYSATA, has presented at multiple art education conferences, and is a published photographer.

Allison M. Rogers began her teaching career in 1995 after earning her Masters degree in Art Education from RIT.  She taught junior high, elementary art and adult education classes with the Shenendehowa SD in Clifton Park, NY for six years.  Following a move across country in 2001 to southern California, she taught for three years at Wilson Junior High in El Centro, CA. She was also an art instructor at the Imperial Valley Community College before staying home full-time with her two children.  During that time, she continued a successful business as a children's muralist, specializing in custom nurseries and furniture.

Upon returning to Rochester with her family in 2009, Allison worked as an elementary art teacher at Urban Choice Charter School for grades K-2.  Currently she continues to expand upon her painting business, as well as her family, with the addition of a third child.  As an art educator, Allison truly enjoys sharing her excitement for finding inspiration in nature, with students of all ages.

Marie Welch/ Dance Teacher and Choreographer
Marie Welch has been teaching in the Rochester area for over 25 years.  She has teaching experience with children ages 2 1/2 through adults.
Throughout her teaching career Marie and her students have won numerous awards at regional and national competitions including high score, choreography, and top teacher awards.  Many of her students have gone on to pursue careers in dance.  She also choreographs for Community Theater Groups and for local school musicals.