2025 – 2026 School Break Camp Staff
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- 2025 – 2026 School Break Camp Staff
Owner & Instructor
Hello! My name is Miss Colleen. I am the owner of Stutelage Innovations, and I am excited to spend our 13th summer camp season with your children! I taught in the classroom for 14 years as both a literacy/math specialist and a 5th-grade general education teacher in a co-taught special education classroom. Recently, I left the classroom to take my love for entrepreneurship deeper and grow Stutelage full-time! I love to travel, cook, and read. When it comes to camps, I pride myself on being organized and thinking outside of the box. I am teaching my favorite camp again this year – Slime Time! This year, I will be splitting my Slime weeks with Miss Bailey who loves slime as much as me. I am looking forward to a schedule full of 10 new ooey-gooey slimes. I will be teaching at East Amherst, Lancaster, and Orchard Park this summer!
Teacher’s Aide
Hi! My name is Miss Sara. I am a teacher aide mainly at the East Amherst location. This will be my second year as a teacher aide with Stutelage, and I am so excited! I will be graduating in May 2025 with a mathematics degree from SUNY Potsdam. I will begin my masters in education in the Spring of 2026. In my free time, I enjoy playing hockey, hanging out with friends and family, and baking. I am looking forward to working with the campers and teachers and to having another fun Stutelage summer!
Administrative Assistant
Hi, I’m Angie! I’m so thrilled to be part of Stutelage as an Administrative Assistant. This is my first time working alongside such amazing teachers and aides, and I’m excited for this journey. I’m a proud mom of two adorable kids, and I love spending quality time with my family. In my free time, you’ll often find me journaling, listening to music, or enjoying the outdoors with my loved ones. Exploring new foods and taking road trips are some of my favorite adventures! I can’t wait to meet all of our incredible campers at Stutelage and be part of their fun-filled learning experience!
Instructor
Hi, my name is Miss Jodi. I have been an elementary school teacher for 28 years, and I currently teach first grade. This will be my second year at Stutelage, and I’m excited to continue being a part of this amazing program! My camp is called “Crazy Concoctions,” and I will be teaching at East Amherst, Lancaster, North Tonawanda, and Orchard Park. I can’t wait for all the new concoctions my campers and I will be creating at Stutelage Camps this summer!
Instructor
Hello, everyone! My name is Miss Melissa, and I am so excited to be back for my third summer with Stutelage! I have been a special education teacher for the past 14 years, and I model my camps after my classroom by fostering a positive, inclusive learning environment, building meaningful connections, and, of course, having fun! At home, my husband and I have two amazing sons, ages 8 and 3, along with our sassy beagle mix, CeCe. I’m eagerly awaiting the new live-action Lilo & Stitch movie and can’t wait to lead the Lilo & Stitch Camp at the East Amherst, North Tonawanda, and Grand Island locations. I’ll also be running the Disney Villains Camp at these locations, so get ready for a wickedly good time!
Instructor
Hi! My name is Miss Jenn. I am new to Stutelage this year, and I can’t wait to get started! I have been an elementary teacher for 28 years. I am currently a second-grade teacher at Smallwood Elementary in Amherst. I am excited to be teaching a variety of camps this year including Buffalo Bash, Junior Chef Academy, Lego, Minecraft, and Mythical Creatures. I will be at the East Amherst and Orchard Park locations. I have 4 children. I love to spend time with my family, cheer on our Buffalo sports teams, go for walks, and bake! Join me this summer for some fun!
Instructor
Hi! My name is Miss Ginamarie, and I am returning for my fifth year of summer camps at Stutelage! I have been a speech-language pathologist for 8 years with a background in psychology and early childhood education. I have years of experience working with both the general and special education population, ages ranging from 18 months through 21 years. I am also a mother of 3 beautiful children and 1 fur baby. I enjoy spending time with my family, working out, being outdoors, eating, and traveling! Join me this summer for Ice Cream Social at East Amherst and Clarence Center!
Teacher’s Aide
Hello! My name is Miss Meghan. This is my first year as a teacher aide for summer camps, but I am not new to Stutelage. I also work as a tutor and birthday party teacher during the school year. I am excited for this new role as a teacher aide! I will be at all the locations this year. I graduated from Niagara University with an undergraduate degree in Secondary English Education. Last year, I graduated with my Master’s Degree in Secondary Special Education from Niagara University. I currently work as a building sub and a 6th-grade AIS math teacher at North Tonawanda Intermediate School. When I’m not in the classroom setting, I enjoy writing, reading, traveling, and cooking healthy meals. My favorite place to visit is Disney World, and I plan on visiting there again in August. I am excited to work with the students and help foster a fun yet enriching summer camp environment!
Teacher’s Aide
Hello! My name is Miss Austin. I am excited to return for my second summer as an aide at Stutelage. I had a blast last year and can’t wait for all the fun new themes this year. You can find me at the Lancaster and Orchard Park locations. I have a background in childhood and special education and currently work as an aide in West Seneca. I love arts and crafts, games, puzzles, and reading. I’m looking forward to a great summer!
Instructor
Hi there! My name is Miss Ally. I am a second-year camp instructor at Stutelage Innovations, and I can’t wait to dive into another fun-filled summer with your kiddos! I currently work in a Buffalo charter school as a second-grade teacher. I attended Buffalo State for my undergraduate studies in Childhood Education for grades 1st- 6th and continued my educational career and received my Master’s degree in Students With Disabilities from grades 1st-6th as well. When not in the classroom, I enjoy spending time with my own two kids and family by exploring new places and traveling to anywhere where it’s warm and sunny! This summer I will be teaching Campfire Chronicles, American Girl Doll, and Pokemon camp at our East Amherst and North Tonawanda locations! I can’t wait to see old and new faces, and create wonderful new memories at Stutelage!
Administrative Assistant
Hi everyone! My name is Fritzie, and I’m excited to be joining the Stutelage team for my first year as one of the Administrative Assistants. As a mom of two curious and creative daughters, ages 10 and 5, I truly connect with the playful and interactive activities we offer here. My girls love art, games, and exploring new things, so I understand how important it is to create a space where kids feel inspired, confident, and full of joy. When I’m not working, I love spending time with my family. We enjoy traveling, watching movies and shows, playing Mario, and I always love reading a good book with a cozy cup of matcha. I’m so excited to be part of your summer adventure. I know it’s going to be an amazing one!
Teacher Aide
Hello! My name is Miss Amelia, and I’m thrilled to be joining Stutelage for my first year as a teacher’s aide. I’m incredibly thankful for the opportunity to work with and have fun alongside such amazing students! I’ve known for a long time that I wanted to pursue a career in education. Since 9th grade, I’ve gained experience working with children as a summer camp counselor. After graduating from Niagara Falls High School, I continued my education at the University at Buffalo, where I was accepted into UB’s Teach Program, majoring in English Education.
This past May, I earned my bachelor’s degree in English Education (Grades 7–12), and I will begin my student teaching this fall at Lewiston-Porter High School, working with 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students while also completing my master’s degree in education. Helping to shape young minds has always been a passion of mine, and I’m excited to continue developing my educational skills this summer at Stutelage. I’ll be working across multiple camp locations—including East Amherst, Orchard Park, and Lancaster.
Teacher’s Aide
Hi! My name is Miss Avery! This is my first year as a teacher’s aide but my third summer with Stutelage! I am a senior this year at Williamsville East High School and will be attending Amherst College next year to pursue a degree in Early Childhood Education, where I will also run track and field. In my free time, I love to read, do craft projects, be active, bake, and hang out with my family and friends. You will mostly find me at the East Amherst location. I am super excited to meet all of the campers, and I am looking forward to an amazing summer!
Instructor
Hello! My name is Miss Jessica, and I am so excited for my first summer with Stutelage! I have been a teacher for 13 years, with the last 11 years being in special education. I have taught pre-school and kindergarten, as well as 5th and 6th grade. I have previous day camp experience with the Town of Cheektowaga as well. I will be modeling my camps after my classroom and will create a positive and inclusive environment for all campers. I am looking forward to connecting with the campers and having lots of fun! At home, my husband, Michael, and I have 2 beautiful girls, ages 3 and 5, as well as our loveable pup, Max. I am excited for super fun sea adventures in our Pirates and Mermaids camp at the Lancaster and East Amherst locations this summer!
Teacher’s Aide
Hello, my name is Miss Deanna! I have worked at Hartland Elementary School for 17 years as a teacher’s aide. I also work at the Little Critters before and after school program as an assistant. This will be my first summer working at Stutelage as a teacher’s aide. I am so excited! Working with kids has always been one of my favorite things to do. I love watching them learn and grow. In my free time, I enjoy spending time at the lake with my family and friends. I can’t wait to get started and meet the campers! You can find me at the Clarence Center and the East Amherst locations.
Teacher’s Aide
Hi there! My name is Miss Emma, and this will be my first year as a teacher’s aide at Stutelage! I am currently completing my fifth year as a UB Teach student. Last year, I received my Bachelor of Arts in Spanish, and this year I will receive my Masters in Education! I currently work with high school students in the Amherst Central School District as a Spanish student-teacher or as a substitute in the buildings. This summer, I will be working at the East Amherst and Clarence Center locations. When I am not doing teacher-related activities, I can be found in spin classes or spending time with my nephew, Charlie. I look forward to meeting our campers and having an educational and fun summer!
Teacher’s Aide
Hi everyone! I’m Miss Ava, and this is my first year as a teacher’s aide! I am currently an undergraduate at SUNY Geneseo pursuing a degree in Mathematics Adolescent Education. I also work as a substitute teacher for the Orchard Park School District when I am not at school. In my free time, I enjoy walking, spending time with friends and family, and almost any outdoor activity. I look forward to meeting all the campers this summer!
Teacher’s Aide
Hi! My name is Miss Jill, and I am so excited to be joining my first year at Stutelage! I am currently a student at Erie Community College, where I am pursuing a degree in Social Sciences. During my free time outside of school, I enjoy coaching for Little League cheer, reading, spending time with friends and family, and rocking out on the bass guitar.
Teacher Aide
Hi! My name is Miss Georgia, and I am so excited to be back at Stutelage for my third year as a teacher’s aide! I’m heading into my senior year at Mount Saint Mary Academy, where I serve as President of Student Council, Treasurer of the National Honor Society, and President of both the SJCI Swing Choir and the school choir. Outside of school, I work at Starbucks and Bristol Village. I absolutely love working with kids—that’s why I keep coming back to Stutelage! I actually started here as a camper with my sisters when I was little, and I’ve been in love with it ever since. In my free time, I enjoy coloring, knitting, singing, and doing puzzles with my friends. I can’t wait to meet all the campers this season!
Instructor
Hello! My name is Miss Allison. I am excited to be back for my second year of Stutelage summer camp this year! I taught for 10 years – 9 years in kindergarten and 1 year in 4th grade and am now extraordinarily grateful to be at home with my 2-year-old daughter. I pride myself on creating strong relationships with all of my students and strive to have a classroom where everyone feels supported and has fun! Outside of the classroom, I enjoy going to local libraries, music and gym classes, and playgrounds with my family. I am looking forward to having two magical weeks on Grand Island teaching the Marvel, Star Wars, STEAM Mania and Floor Is Lava camps!
Instructor
Hello! My name is Miss Chris, and I am excited to join the Stutelage team. I will be newly retired this summer after teaching in the classroom for 34 years. I have taught grades K-6 but have most recently spent the last 15 years teaching a love of reading to 4th graders. I love camping and being outdoors with my husband and our 3 children. My indoor passions include reading, journaling, and creating stained glass art. I will be teaching Astraunauts in Training in my hometown of Grand Island. I can’t wait to meet all of my campers and am looking forward to blasting off this summer!
Instructor
Hello! My name is Mr. Dan. This is my 12th year running camps at Stutelage. Unbelievable how time flies! I have undergraduate degrees in Adolescent Education and History and a masters degree in Social Studies Education. I love playing disc golf, taking my German Shepard Hyzer to the park, being creative, painting miniatures, and playing guitar. This October, my wife and I welcomed our first baby Violet to the world. We cannot be more happy and are looking forward to the wonderful year ahead. I will be teaching Dinosaur Discoveries, Lego, Mad Scientists, Magic School Bus, Minecraft, Pokemon, and Star Wars. You can find me at our East Amherst, Clarence Center, and Lancaster locations. This summer is going to be one to remember at Stutelage, and I cannot wait to see you all again!
Teacher’s Aide
Hello everybody! My name is Mr. Josh, and this is my first year as a Teacher’s Aide at Stuteage! I’m currently attending the University at Buffalo, pursuing a degree in Adolescent Social Studies Education. I hope to teach Social Studies in the Western New York area in the near future.
In my free time, I enjoy taking care of my wonderful dog, Izzy, as well as baking and reading. You’ll find me at the camps in Grand Island and Lancaster, helping out with a wide variety of activities. I’m incredibly excited to be part of this amazing camp environment and can’t wait to get started!
Teacher’s Aide
Hi! My name is Miss. Tess, and I am so excited to be back at Stutelage Innovations for another amazing summer. I have been a camper, a volunteer, and now a teacher’s aide with Stutelage for 7 years! I am currently a sophomore at Sacred Heart Academy and am involved in extracurriculars including theater, dance, Deca business law and ethics, Shakespeare in Delaware Park, and volunteering at my school. I am a dance teacher at my dance studio and have always loved making connections with children. I will be a teacher’s aide at the East Amherst location! I can’t wait for an amazing summer with amazing kids!
Teacher’s Aide
Hello! My name is Mr. Tommy. This is my second year as a teacher’s aide at Stutelage, and I am so thrilled to be here again! I am currently studying history and education at SUNY Potsdam where I also play Men’s Lacrosse. I work as a substitute teacher all around St. Lawrence County when I have free time between classes and practice. My goal has always been to teach young people either in the classroom or on the field/court. I also enjoy golfing and working out in my free time. I will mostly be at the Clarence Center location. I am super excited about this opportunity to work with some great people and kids!
Instructor
Hi! My name is Miss Emily. Teaching has always been a big part of my calling, whether 3-year-olds at school or senior citizens in a choir! I hold a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood and Childhood General Education from the Bank Street College of Education in New York City, where I taught pre-school and third grade for a few years. After that, I pursued my passion for music and got a Ph.D. in Music Composition from UC Davis in California. Now, I am an adjunct music professor at SUNY Fredonia and SUNY Niagara – but I’m equally excited to explore music, art, and more with your kiddos this summer! I’ll be teaching Music Makers camp, Craftmania camp, Harry Potter camp, Adventures Around the World Camp, and Awesome Artists camp. I’ll be teaching at almost every location! In my spare time, I love to travel. I also love forming choirs and leading people of all ages and types to experience a sense of community through the joy of singing together. I’m looking forward to this summer together at Stutelage!
Teacher’s Aide
Hi! My name is Miss Haleigh, and this is my second year as a teacher’s aide at Stutelage. I am super excited for this year! I spent last summer at almost every one of our locations, but this summer I will be at the new Grand Island location for the majority of my time. I am currently a sophomore at Nazareth University where I am studying occupational therapy as well as playing division 3 softball. I love all things sports, spending time with friends and family, and shopping. I cannot wait to see everyone this summer!
Teacher’s Aide
Hello! My name is Miss Sarah, and I am so happy to say this is my second year as a teacher’s aide at Stutelage! I am currently studying at St. John Fisher University and plan to graduate next year with a degree in Inclusive Childhood Education and History. I also work as a substitute teacher throughout the Rochester area during the school year. In my free time, I enjoy going to the movies, crafting, and traveling. This past fall, I spent a semester in Rome where I traveled all across Europe, met some amazing people, and tried lots of amazing new treats! This summer I will be working mainly at the North Tonawanda location.
Instructor
Hello! My name is Miss Kaylee. I have been a classroom teacher for the past 5 years. I started my career as a 3rd grade teacher. I am now a 5th grade science teacher at a middle school, where I also co-direct the school’s talent show. I have my Masters in Early Childhood and Childhood Education and am certified to teach birth-6th grade. I love to watch the Buffalo Bills, read, hike, and listen to Taylor Swift in my spare time. I’m excited to say I am back for my second summer at Stutelage, where I’m coming back for more Stutelage Swiftie fun! This year I’ll be at the East Amherst AND North Tonawanda locations. I can’t wait to learn, celebrate, and “make the friendship bracelets” with the Stutelage Swifties!
Instructor
Hello! My name is Miss Alexa, and this is my first year as an instructor at Stutelage! I am a graduate of SUNY Geneseo as of May 2025 with a degree in History Education. This summer, I will be beginning my master’s in literacy at UB as well as teaching camps at East Amherst, Clarence Center, and Orchard Park. I currently work for Williamsville in the Community Education program and as a substitute teacher. I am also a substitute teacher for Orchard Park. I love to travel and have recently gone to Europe! In my free time, I enjoy going on walks with friends, journaling, and finding other ways to stay active. I am beyond excited for my first year at Stutelage teaching Stutelage Swifties and Spa Girls!
Instructor
Hello! My name is Miss Sabrina. I am excited to be joining Stutelage this summer. I have been an arts and humanities educator for 25 years, teaching everyone from early childhood to elementary, college, and adult learners. I specialized in teaching students at-risk, diverse populations, and nontraditional learners and love making learning fun through creativity and imagination whether you are five or seventy-five. I hold a Masters in Music Technology from Florida International University and a Bachelor’s in Music Composition, cum laude, from University of South Florida. I’m an award-winning classical composer and filmmaker, working as a writer and communications director for international clients with my small business. When I’m not writing or composing, I’m the proud mom of two wonderful kids and have two cute kittens named Nebula and Ayesha. I am excited to share my love of creativity, the arts, and science with the Stutelage students this summer through the Adventures Around the World and Marvel Universe camps. I will be teaching in North Tonawanda, East Amherst, and Grand Island. Looking forward to making this summer super fun!