2025 Summer Camp Instructors
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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!
Instructor
Hi! My name is Miss Kelly, and I am so excited to be back for my 3rd year with the Stutelage Innovations team. I have been teaching in the classroom for 27 years. I have taught all subject areas in grades 4-6. I am currently a 5th grade teacher who teaches math, science, and social studies. I am a mother of 2 boys ages 18 and 21. I love spending time with family and friends. I enjoy the outdoors and being creative. I will be teaching right in my neighborhood with 4 different themes. Come join me and my love of art with different artists at Awesome Artists camp! I will also be shaking it up with Swifties Camp and enjoying American Girl Dolls. Finally, I will be loving the week of my favorite snack with Ice Cream Social Camp!
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Hello! My name is Miss Karen and I am thrilled to be joining Stutelage this year! I am a newly retired teacher who enjoyed 35 years in elementary education with the North Tonawanda School District. I am a huge sports fan and enjoy watching games with my family. I am a home baker who loves to bake custom cookies and cupcakes. I am eager to share this passion with you at my Sweets and Treats summer camp at our North Tonawanda location!
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Hello! My name is Miss Hope, and I am excited to be joining Stutelage this summer as an instructor. I completed my Masters in Childhood Education from Buffalo State University in May of 2025. I previously attended Canisius College where I received my Bachelors in Chemistry and MBA. I also played on the Division I Women’s Soccer team during my time at Canisius. I currently work as a Teacher’s Assistant at Tonawanda Elementary School. I love to travel, (especially to Disney), cheer on the Buffalo Bills, play soccer, and go shopping in my free time. I will be at the Lancaster and Orchard Park locations teaching Lilo and Stitch and Mario Party. I am excited and can’t wait to have an awesome time with the Stutelage campers 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!
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Hi! My name is Miss Kelly. I am so excited to be joining Stutelage this year as an instructor! I have been teaching for 16 years in grades K-6, but I currently teach 1st grade in the North Tonawanda School District. I love crafting, traveling, and spending time with my nieces and nephews. This summer I will be teaching Storybook STEM at the East Amherst and Clarence Center locations and Camp Carnival at our East Amherst and North Tonawanda locations! I cannot wait to meet all Stutelage campers and have an unforgettable fun-filled summer!
Teacher’s Aide
Hi! My name is Miss Abby, and I am joining the Stutelage program this year as a teacher’s aide! I am so excited to be a part of this amazing program and to see all the different themes this year! I received my undergraduate degree at D’Youville University, where I also played volleyball. I then went on to get my Master’s from Buffalo State. I have a NYS certification in Childhood Education Grades 1-6. I have taught the last 4 years. I am currently a 5th grade teacher at Martin Road Elementary School. In my free time, I love to play sand volleyball, run, and try new restaurants!
Teacher’s Aide
Hello! My name is Miss Molly, and I’m thrilled to be joining Stutelage as a teacher’s aide this year. I’m currently studying Early Childhood Education (B-6) at Niagara University with plans to pursue a Master’s in Special Education. I’m incredibly excited to be a part of such a fantastic program and can’t wait to work with the amazing campers at the North Tonawanda location! Outside of work, I enjoy working out, cooking delicious meals, watching great movies, and spending quality time with my family. I’m really looking forward to meeting everyone this summer!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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Hello! My name is Miss Emily, and I am so excited to join Stutelage Innovations this year as a camp teacher. I have NYS teaching certifications in Health Education, Elementary Education, and Gifted Education. Four years ago, I developed a gifted education program in North Tonawanda, and I have been teaching gifted and talented at North Tonawanda Intermediate ever since. I absolutely love it because I love giving children opportunities to feel challenged, explore their interests, and show off their creativity. Outside of the classroom, I love to spend time with my friends, my two children, and my Goldendoodle. We love to travel together, eat delicious food, and cheer on our Buffalo sports teams. This summer, I will be teaching an Invention Convention camp and a STEAM Mania camp, which will be so much fun! I will be in Orchard Park, East Amherst, and Lancaster. Come join me for a super good time!
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!
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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!
Teacher’s Aide
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Instructor
Hi! My name is Miss Julia! This is my second year at Stutelage Innovations, and I am super excited to spend my summer creating experiments, doing hands-on activities, playing fun games, and learning with your children! I work as a 6th-grade special education teacher in the North Tonawanda City School District. I went to SUNY Cortland for my Bachelor’s degree and received a dual degree in General Education and Special Education from Birth – 6th grade. I also have my Master’s degree from Buffalo State in Literacy Birth – 12th grade. Outside of school, I enjoy swimming, teaching kids how to swim, and lifeguarding. My favorite hobby is water skiing in the summer and skiing in the winter. I love to dance, hike, work out, and travel. I will be teaching Amazing Race and Austournuts In Training at East Amherst, North Tonawanda, Clarence Center, and Orchard Park this summer. I hope to see you at my camps!
Teacher’s Aide
Hi! My name is Miss Hannah, and I am so excited to join Stutelage as a teacher’s aide this year at the Orchard Park location! I am currently in school at the University at Buffalo where I am working towards my master’s in childhood education from birth through 6th grade. I currently am a building substitute teacher in the Orchard Park School District. In addition, I am a group fitness instructor and a server at a local restaurant on the weekends. Outside of all of this, I enjoy my friends and family, traveling, and watching my nephew play football. I couldn’t be more excited for this summer and working with all of these great kids!
Instructor
Hello! My name is Miss. Adrienne, and I am excited to be joining Stutelage Innovations as an instructor this year! I am a 2024 graduate of St. Bonaventure University, where I earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education. I hold certifications in Childhood Education, Early Childhood Education, and Special Education. I am currently pursuing my Master’s degree in Birth – Grade 12 Literacy and am anticipated to graduate in May of 2025. This summer, I will be teaching two exciting camps: How to Train Your Dragon and Buffalo Bash at our Lancaster and Grand Island locations. In addition to teaching, I have been a lifeguard and swim coach for the past seven years, which has given me valuable experience working with children in fun and active environments. Outside of teaching, I enjoy reading, working out, spending time with family and friends, and being outdoors. As a proud Buffalo Bills fan, I love cheering for our hometown team! I look forward to meeting everyone and sharing an unforgettable summer filled with hands-on activities, creativity, and learning.
Teacher’s Aide
Hi! My name is Miss Jessica, and I am new to the Stutelage team this year as a teacher’s aide at our Grand Island location. I am so excited to be a part of many amazing themed camps this summer. I am a second grade teacher at Spruce Elementary School in North Tonawanda. I am certified in Early Childhood Education birth-2, Childhood Education grades 1-6 and Students with Disabilities birth-21 years old. In my free time, I love to garden, hike, and do anything outdoors. I also enjoy journaling, baking, and crafting when I am stuck indoors. I look forward to working with so many amazing teachers and working with so many cool kiddos!
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!
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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
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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!
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Hello! My name is Miss Jaclyn, and I am super excited to be joining Stutelage this year as a summer camp instructor. I will be leading the Candy Land camp at Lancaster this August and have a bunch of fun and engaging activities planned. I have been teaching middle school for 18 years now and have taught Math, STEM, and Computer Science. When I am not teaching, I enjoy spending time with my family, especially my three boys, cooking, camping, and reading. I look forward to meeting and spending time with your children this summer!
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Instructor, Administrative Assistant
Hello! My name is Miss Katie, and I am delighted to be heading into my second year as a summer camp instructor and administrative assistant at Stutelage! I will be teaching Disney Days again this summer as well as Animal Exploration at East Amherst, Clarence Center. North Tonawanda, and Grand Island! I have 6 years of experience as a preschool teacher. I began my teaching career as a special education teacher in an integrated co-taught setting, and now I teach the Pre-K 3 class at St. John Lutheran School. I have dual degrees in Inclusive Early Childhood/Childhood Education & Anthropology, and I am passionate about social-emotional learning, sensory play, and exploring questions about the world around us. In my free time, I love to spend time outdoors, do yoga, paint, and read about my favorite things, including insects, animals, psychology, language, and more! I’m looking forward to sharing my love of all things Disney and nature with our campers this summer!
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Hi! My name is Miss Kara, and I am thrilled to be teaching my third year of summer camp with Stutelage! I have a dual Master’s degree in Literacy and Education from Canisius College and have over ten years of teaching experience. I enjoy cooking, crafting, spending time with my daughter and husband, and I have a love for travel. I will be leading the Junior Chef Academy and Ice Cream Social camps this summer where we can get creative, make and taste delicious treats, and have a blast! I will be teaching at the Orchard Park and Lancaster locations. I look forward to spending time with your children while creating some sweet and savory treats this summer!
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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!
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Hi! My name is Miss Sarah, and I am so excited to be back for my third summer as an Instructor at Stutelage! I have my Bachelor’s in Childhood Education from SUNY Buffalo State University and am currently working on my Masters as a Literacy Specialist from Buffalo State. I am in my second year of teaching 3rd grade at a Catholic school in Lackawanna, NY with the hopes of getting a public school job soon! I have spent most of my life dancing, and I am a dance teacher at The 716 Dance Lab in Lancaster. Tap dancing always holds a special place in my heart. Fun fact: I’m getting married this summer and have been super excited/busy planning all of that! I enjoy spending time outdoors with my family, doing house renovations with my fiance, and taking adult tap and workout dance classes. I will be leading the Grossology camp at the Orchard Park location. I can’t wait to enjoy all of the sticky, slimy, and “ew”-inducing activities this summer!
Teacher’s Aide
Hi! My name is Miss Jen. This is my first year as a teacher aide at Stutelage, and I’m so excited to meet you all! I will be graduating in May 2025 with a Linguistics degree from the University at Buffalo. I will also be finishing up my master’s degree in English As A Second Language (ESOL) education at the University at Buffalo in the Spring of 2026. I love the education field and can’t wait to make my mark once I begin my teaching career. During my free time, I love to read, hang out with friends and family, and exercise! I will mostly be at the East Amherst location, but you may see me at other locations as needed. I’m excited to meet all of you and I can’t wait to see what Summer 2025 has in store for us!
Teacher’s Aide
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Instructor
Hello! My name is Miss Amy, and I am excited to be teaching summer camp this year. With 26 years of experience teaching in the Royalton-Hartland School District, I have worked with students across a wide range of grade levels, from pre-k through grade 5. This year marks my first year at Stutelage Summer Camp, where I am excited to lead engaging programs like Daring Detectives and Escape Room Adventures at East Amherst, Lancaster, and Orchard Park. Outside of the classroom, I enjoy spending quality time with family, reading, and camping. I can’t wait to see who is ready to put their detective and problem-solving skills to work and have fun this summer!
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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
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!
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Hi there! I’m Miss Becky, and I’m so excited to be joining the Stutelage Innovations team this summer! With 14 years of teaching experience, primarily in early childhood grades, I have a passion for helping young learners grow and explore new ideas. This summer, I can’t wait to bring my enthusiasm and creativity into the camp environment and make learning fun for everyone! I will be teaching Minecraft and Lego camps in North Tonawanda and Grand Island. Outside of camp, I am a busy mom to two kids and a playful puppy. I love the outdoors, traveling, and embracing new adventures-whether it’s exploring nature or discovering new places. Let’s build, create, and have an amazing summer together!
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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!
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Hello! My name is Miss Lexi. This is my second year teaching summer camp at Stutelage. Currently, I am a second grade teacher, and this is also my second year teaching. I have my undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Education and a master’s degree in Literacy Birth-6. This summer I am super excited to be teaching Squishmallows camp again, as well as The Floor is Lava camp. I will be teaching camps at Orchard Park, Clarence Center, East Amherst, and Lancaster. In my free time, I enjoy walking my dog, exercising, going to the beach, and spending time with family and friends. I am looking forward to another great summer at Stutelage!
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.
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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!
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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!
Teacher’s Aide
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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!