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Laura Ruth | Music Teacher
Her music is featured on YouTube and at her site Laura Ruth & Weeluvmusic

Susan Manbeian | Visual Arts Teacher
Susan Manbeian,
Graduated UC Berkeley / Secondary Teaching Credential. Taught art for over 25 years. Chair of the Arts for Fremont Unified School District/ President of California Art Education Association in the northern area. In 2010 named Art Educator of the Year for the state of California
"The world is but canvas to our imagination" Henry David Thoreau
Susan Manbeian,
Graduated UC Berkeley / Secondary Teaching Credential. Taught art for over 25 years. Chair of the Arts for Fremont Unified School District/ President of California Art Education Association in the northern area. In 2010 named Art Educator of the Year for the state of California
"The world is but canvas to our imagination" Henry David Thoreau

Laura-Susan | Visual Teacher
After earning my BFA in Fine Arts, I spent many wonderful years creating art as a Disney Imagineer. I am currently having a blast creating worlds, painting and drawing for the children's books, raising two teenagers, two crazy dogs and hanging out with my husband on the Central Coast of California.
- Created art as a former Disney Imagineer
- I am also a member of the SCBWI (Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators)
- Involved with OCAF a local Arts organization promoting and supporting arts in the schools.

Teresa McIntyre | Dance Teacher
Teresa McIntyre studied dance in Lompoc, Santa Maria at Allan Hancock College, and at Dupree Dance Academy in Los Angeles, among others. She studied contemporary dance, along with ballet and modern technique. She performed extensively in Allan Hancock dance concerts, and later choreographed as a faculty member. She continues teaching through Children's Creative project and dabbles in belly dance choreography at local venues.
Teresa McIntyre studied dance in Lompoc, Santa Maria at Allan Hancock College, and at Dupree Dance Academy in Los Angeles, among others. She studied contemporary dance, along with ballet and modern technique. She performed extensively in Allan Hancock dance concerts, and later choreographed as a faculty member. She continues teaching through Children's Creative project and dabbles in belly dance choreography at local venues.
Contact Teresa McIntyre at poopsie2571@gmail.com

Caity Petterson | Theater Teacher
Caity was born and raised on the central coast and has been involved in theatre since she was 12 years old. She is a recent graduate from Pacific Conservatory Theatre (PCPA)’s professional actor’s training conservatory and will be going to Cal State Fullerton in the Fall to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre with an emphasis in Directing!
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