INSTRUCTORS

Abed, Linda, Masters in French, Sorbonne, Paris; multilingual; French interpreter at the Olympic games; over 15 years tutoring French.

Alpert, Gary, BA U of A, BA, Thunderbird School of Int'l Management; has been a teacher in the Washington School District for 29 years and has taught grades K-6. He has been teaching ‘Things that Fly' for 20 years.

Angelo, Jill, was trained at the CMED Institute as a Certified Archetypal Consultant, Reiki Master and has 18 years in Business Management.

Armstrong, Karel, AA, Scottsdale Community College and Chicago Mayfair College; BA, Studio Art, Prescott College; adjunct faculty, Prescott College; signature artist for CWA; award-winning artist, varied mediums specializing in watercolor and colored pencil.

Bird, Tom, author of 13 books, has been teaching publishing courses at colleges and universities nationwide for the last 19 years.

Bouchard, Anthony, PhD, University of Wisconsin, has spent many years in Europe and has been a teacher for many years.

Braley, Ryan, began his CAAP career as a student in the program and now is a lead instructor.

Buha, Aleksandra, BFA, Arizona State University, is a fine artist and teaches drawing at JFSC Enrichment Center.  Her work has been featured in many art shows and she has received numerous awards. 

Cain, Daniel, BA, Brooklyn College, NYU School of Commerce; marketing, sales and advertising back ground; certified substitute teacher since 2000 in Paradise Valley and Scottsdale K-12 School Districts.

Jerry Chalupnik, is pursuing his BFA in Intermedia/Digital Animation and Film Production at ASU and is a MAYA Teaching Assistant. His 3D short 'Low Battery' has won numerous awards.

Christensen, Bobbie is the author of seven published books including best-sellers and award-winners.

Christopher, Salie, BA, MA, ASU; has been teaching and practicing Feng Shui and numerology for over 30 years.

Coffman, Craig is an experienced piano instructor, professional pianist and music director. He has over 20 years experience teaching piano privately. His piano seminars have been attended by over 18,000 students since 1993 in 15 states and also overseas.

Curran, Kevin, MBA, ASU, BA in Communications and Russian Studies at Fordham University in New York; Currently working as an assignment editor at KPNX-TV/12 News and azcentral.com; Has been a journalist and manager at radio and television stations and networks, websites and wire services in Phoenix, Tucson, Los Angeles, Washington and New York; Producer/engineer of radio sports play-by-play and other remote broadcasts and has handled Cactus League broadcasts for the Oakland Athletics since 1994.

Edwards, Natalie, BS in Communications and Social Science, certified substitute teacher and instructor for modeling and ettiquette school since 2001. Is a guest motivational speaker throughout the Valley for middle and highschoolers.

Engle, Adam, BFA, ASU; professional fine art printmaker for Charles H Pabst; Project Manager manager for the City of Tempe's KidZone Enrichment Program where he teaches drawing techniques and fundamentals of art to elementary school students.

Foedish, Deborah, AGS, AFA, PVCC; BFA, ASU; taught by a French artist at age 12, sold her first painting at age 13; Utrecht Art Supply instructor.

Gold, Bill, Certified Financial Planners who has taught at major corporations and Maricopa Community Colleges for the past 10 years; specialized in areas of retirement, estate and financial planning; registered representatives of and offering securities through ING Financial Partners, member SIPC.

Hunter, Sue, Her paintings have been accepted in international exhibitions. A frequent award winner, she is known for her use of color in an impressionistic style. Sue's teaching draws from her popular Zen of Creativity retreat that enables the student to train themselves to see and explore their creativity.

Jones, Judy, computer training specialist for over 7 years, adjunct faculty, Maricopa Community Colleges.

Jones, Robert C., award-winning automotive author and consultant with more than 30 years experience in sales, leasing, credit and finance. His father worked for the original Henry Ford in Detroit.

Lilleston, Shelia, President, Dual Connection, computer systems trainer for over 10 years; adjunct faculty, Maricopa Community Colleges.

Love, Terri, Transpersonal Hypno Coach, Advanced Certificate - Emotional Freedom Technique, Speaker/Presenter that has worked with clients for healing negative issues that keep them stuck, unable to enjoy their highest potential.

Lowy, Alan, is a juried member of the Sonoran Art League and exhibits hand-colored black and white photographs. He has over 40 years of professional photography and teaching experience.

McBride, Mary, MS Instructional Technology from the University of Phoenix. In addition to teaching she has participated in the Future City Competition for over 10 years and has been the recipient of its Excellence in Education Award. She has been with CAAP since 2006.

McKeen, Tatiana, BA, was raised in Spain and was an European airline flight attendant. She has worked sales in the US at different capacities, has been a Spanish instructor for business, college and for continuing education. She's an artist and works as a full time realtor.

Mogilner, Victoria is a certified acupuncturist trained in China; author of Ancient Secrets of Facial Rejuvenation; owner of Victoria Mogilner Rejuvenation Clinic in Scottsdale.

Peretz, David, MA in French; Certificate in Legal Interpretation/Translation in Spanish/English. Has over 26 years of teaching experience at all academic levels.

Phillips, Ned, PhD, Economics, Ohio State University, was an Assistant Professor of Economics at Mount Union College and Vice President and Principal of a manufacturing firm in Ohio & West Virginia.

Pierce, Raquel, BA Elementary Ed, Ottawa University. Teaches first grade in local school district and Kids College instructor since 2003.

Sandoval, Charles, Independent Financial Planner and Grangaard Strategy Advisor has been an Investment Representative for Fortis Investors, a Branch/Regional Manager for Fortis.

Schiller, Jeffrey, Publisher, editor and photographer of Making Scents, a healthy living publication. His work has appeared in national health publications across the country. Founder and president of International Aromatherapy and Herb Association and has been instructing classes for over 15 years.

Shank, Albert, MT and BA, University of Virginia. Has instructed Spanish since 1992 at numerous Maricopa Colleges, ASU and Western International University.

Silverthorn, Julie, M.S. Psychology, is certified by the Chopra Center as a Primordial Sound Meditation instructor and has been studying and teaching meditation for 25 years. She is an international trainer and Certified Master Trainer of NLP.

Smith, John Henry, BS and MBA, So. Illinois University; Counselor and Comprehensive Action Program Manager with MCCCD Small Business Development Center; AZ Community College Teaching Certificate and AZ Real Estate License.

St. Amand, Al, spent nine years with the US Army Band/ShowBand. He has been a band director and guitar ensemble instructor since 2001 and is the music director at a local elementary and junior high.

Tietler, Barry, NRA Certified Instructor in pistol, rifle, shotgun, personal protection and home safety. AZ Certified Instructor for Concealed Weapons Permits. Member of Firearms Instructor's Association. 29 years teaching experience.

Vaszily, Diane, MS, science and environmental education consultant with over 35 years of lecture and teaching experience.

Voices for All: With hundreds of regional and national commercials and PSAs under their belts, Voices for All instructors not only deliver the highest quality education to their students, but their unique enthusiasm and expertise bring an element of fun to the classroom as well.

Waelchli-Brooks, Ali, MA, Exercise Science, Northern Arizona Universit, owner of W Brooks Wellness Solutions, has been teaching people about weight loss, fitness and wellness since 1996 and is an Intrinsic Coach.

Wallach, Kay, EdD, University of Houston, is an educator who gently moves people forward. She has been a Brain Gym instructor since 2002 and has educated people of all ages in learning techniques that support personal growth and development. She has over 25 years of experience in education and has provided numerous writing, editing and publishing opportunities.

Walling, Bob, is a professional storyteller, author of Make a Difference, has taught and worked in Great Britain, Germany, Spain, Italy, and Mexico as well as the US. 

Whiffen, Pamela, MSE with Reading Specialist and ESL endorsements. She has been a middle school Gifted Specialist and Curriculum Designer since 1994. She is deeply involved in a wide range of NASA Education and Public outreach Programs.