Meet Our 2026 Summer Camp Staff
Colleen McNamara
Owner & Instructor
Hello! My name is Miss Colleen. I am the owner of Stutelage Innovations, and I am excited to spend our 14th 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. Two years ago, I left the classroom to take my love for entrepreneurship deeper and grow Stutelage full-time! I love to travel, cook, and read. I have a new puppy, named Flynn, who keeps me busy as well! 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! I am looking forward to a schedule full of 10 new ooey-gooey slimes. I am teaching at our East Amherst location.
Hope Balling
Instructor
Hi! My name is Miss Hope, and I’m so excited to be a camp instructor this summer! I’m a second-grade teacher at Errick Road Elementary, and this past year was my first year teaching elementary school. I’ve loved every minute of it. I hold a Master’s degree in Childhood Education from Buffalo State University with a certification in Early Childhood. I also earned my Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and an MBA from Canisius College, where I proudly played on the Division I Women’s Soccer team. In my free time, I love traveling (especially to Disney!), cheering on the Buffalo Bills, playing soccer, and shopping. This is my second summer teaching with Stutelage, and I can’t wait to work with this year’s amazing group of campers! I’ll be teaching the Super Mario Galaxy and Disney Days camps at the Lancaster and North Tonawanda locations, and I’m looking forward to an incredibly fun, creative, and magical summer with you!
Chelsea Croston
Instructor
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Angie Cadalzo
Administrative Assistant
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Jodi Cook
Instructor
Hi, my name is Miss Jodi. I have been an elementary school teacher for 29 years, and I currently teach third grade. This will be my third year at Stutelage, and I’m excited to continue being a part of this amazing program! I am teaching the Wicked summer camp because Wicke” is my favorite musical! I will be teaching at East Amherst, Lancaster, North Tonawanda, and Orchard Park. I can’t wait to create fantastic projects that celebrate both Team Glinda and Team Elphaba at Stutelage Camps this summer!
Melissa Dinelli
Instructor
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Jenn Diodate
Instructor
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Ginamarie DiVita
Instructor
Hey there! I’m Ms. Ginamarie, a Speech-Language Pathologist working virtually with students in grades K–5 in Ohio (pretty cool, right?!). I’ve been practicing as an SLP for nine years, and I truly love what I do! I enjoy creating engaging, interactive, and fun learning experiences that help students build strong communication skills and confidence. One of my favorite parts of working with students is finding creative ways to make learning feel exciting, so therapy never feels like work for me or the students. If you join me for summer camp, get ready for lots of fun, time outdoors, and plenty of chances to move your body while learning and laughing along the way! I am teaching Beach Bash and Floor Is Lava at our East Amherst and Clarence Center locations.
Ryan DiVita
Instructor
I’m Mr. Ryan, a special education teacher at Williamsville North High School, where I’ve been teaching as a co-taught teacher for the past 14 years. I’m passionate about supporting students with diverse learning needs and helping them succeed both academically and personally. In addition to my work at the high school level, I also serve as a SEIT in Early Intervention, supporting young learners at the very start of their educational journey. I am also a coach for the Williamsville Central School District, coaching basketball and volleyball. Therefore, I enjoy bringing teamwork, movement, and confidence-building into everything I do with students. If you join me, you can expect a supportive, high-energy environment where learning is engaging, encouragement is constant, and fun is always part of the experience! I am teaching Nintendo, Toy Story 5, Zootopia 2 and The SpongeBo Movie camps at East Amherst.
Emily Donahue
Instructor
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Ally Giomundo
Instructor
Hi! My name is Miss Ally, and I’m excited to be returning to Stutelage for my third year as a camp instructor. I am a certified teacher in both Special Education and General Education (grades 1–6) and have been teaching for 11 years. During the school year, I work at Westminster Community Charter School, where I love supporting students with diverse learning needs. I’m passionate about hands-on, engaging learning and creating a positive, supportive environment where every child feels confident, capable, and excited to learn. Camp is one of my favorite places to bring learning to life through creativity, movement, and teamwork! Outside of teaching, I enjoy spending time with my family, shopping, exploring new places, and checking out local coffee shops—I’m always on the hunt for a great latte. I’m looking forward to another amazing summer filled with learning, laughter, and fun at Stutelage! I am teaching Ice Cream Social and Toy Story 5 at our brand new Northtowns location.
Fritzie Grooney
Administrative Assistant
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Bailey Hartman
Instructor & Administrative Assistant
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Julia Helfman
Instructor
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Jessica Koeppel
Instructor
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Danielle Lambert
Instructor
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Ashlee Lipka
Instructor
Hi! I am Miss. Ashlee, a middle school Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) teacher at Sweet Home Middle School with 12 years of experience. In addition to my classroom role, I have years of teaching and training experience from my roles in management, volunteering, and community education. I have a passion for sewing, cooking, and teaching practical, hands-on life skills. I am so excited to share my knowledge, creativity, and love with the campers at Stutelage for the first time. Outside of the classroom, I am a wife, proud mom to a 7-year-old daughter, and a cat mom. I enjoy reading, spending time with family and friends, attending musicals, and staying involved in my community. For my first summer at Stutelage, I will be teaching Awesome Artists and Craftmania at the North Tonawanda location and new Northtowns location!
Anita Martell
Instructor
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Katie Marzano
Instructor & Administrative Assistant
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Alissa McCaffery
Instructor
Hi! I am Miss Alissa, and I am a fourth grade teacher with 20 years of experience and a lifelong love for working with children. I am known for a creative, hands-on teaching style and for building strong, positive relationships with both students and their families. I believe that learning should be engaging, supportive, and fun—and my classroom reflects just that! I absolutely adore my students and work hard to make every child feel seen, supported, and successful. When I’m not teaching, I stay busy spending time with my three children—twin boys and a daughter—who keep me smiling and laughing every day. I am teaching Animal Exploration, Disney Days, Floor Is Lava, K-Pop Demon Hunters, Pokémon, and Squishmallows camps. You can find me at our Lancaster and new Northtowns location!
Kara Meredyk
Instructor
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Allison Porter
Instructor
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Kaitlyn Quagliana
Instructor
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Chris Reading
Instructor
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Kathie Regan
Instructor
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Dan Schwagler
Instructor
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Amy Schaffstall
Instructor
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Abrianna Smith
Instructor
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Emily Sullivan
Instructor
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Amanda Swatling
Instructor
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Lexi Tredinnick
Instructor
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Kaylee Willis
Instructor
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Alexa Witt
Instructor
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Emily Weise
Administrative Assistant
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Sabrina Peña Young
Instructor
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