Dance Program
The Dance Program at Trinity Arts Center includes Classical Ballet, Jazz, & Tap instruction for all ages and levels. The Ballet & Jazz programs are directed by Tanya Rathbun with her assistants, Beth Bader and Maggie McNalley teaching our morning Pre Ballet and Ballet Basics classes.
Tanya Rathbun, Artistic Director
tanya@trinityartscenter.com
Tanya Rathbun leads Trinity Arts Center in creating a foundation of strong technique, artistic quality, and personal integrity.
Tanya has over 15 years of professional experience, teaching and performing with respected companies in the U.S. and abroad. She has had the good fortune to train and work under some of the best dancers and choreographers in the business, including The Chicago City Ballet, Joffrey Ballet, Rotara Ballet of Atlanta, Joel Hall Dancers, Danceworks Conservatory, and The Störling Dance Theatre.
Tanya, along with her husband and five children, are actively involved in the Arts & Homeschool communities in Johnson City, as well as, their home church, Grace Fellowship.
Beth Bader, Early Childhood Ballet Instructor
beth@trinityartscenter.com
Beth Bader (teacher, dancer, singer, tennis player, and mother of 3) holds a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Elementary Education from Milligan College.
Prior to arriving at Trinity Arts Center, Beth taught at First Presbyterian Preschool. Beth has also held positions as the Home/School Coordinator with Fairmont Elementary in Johnson City, as a substitute teacher in the Unicoi school system, and as the Director of Children's Ministry at First Christian Church in Erwin.
Beth and her husband Ryan are also very active at Grandview Christian Church, where Ryan is on staff as their youth pastor.
Maggie McNalley, Early Childhood Ballet Instructor
maggie@trinityartscenter.com
Maggie graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Business Management. She is a full time Abstinence Educator with Boys to Men, where she teaches middle and high school students in the Tri-Cities the importance of abstinence until marriage. Prior to teaching, Maggie worked almost ten years with therapeutic foster/adoptive children.
Maggie began dancing at age 5 at which time she fell in love with classical ballet. She currently enjoys ballet, lyrical jazz, interpretive, Jewish folk, and Davidic praise and worship. She is the dance leader for her congregational dance ministry, Machaneh Ari Yehudah (The Army of the Lion of Judah) in Bristol, TN. Maggie is also involved in the children's program at Lion of Judah Congregation.
Lindsay Fooshee, Ballet Instructor
lindsay@trinityartscenter.com
Bio coming soon.
Pat Holden, Guest Instructor
pat@trinityartscenter.com
Pat Holden is a graduate of the National Ballet School of Canada, where she presently continues to attend yearly teachers courses. Ms. Holden has been a soloist with the Memphis Ballet, Tennessee Ballet, and Memphis Dance Company. She also has served as Ballet Mistress for Memphis Ballet and Ballet South. Ms. Holden s teaching experience includes serving as instructor at the University of Memphis and instructor and owner of Ballet Workshop, also in Memphis.
Lori Ann Sparks, Guest Instructor
loriann@trinityartscenter.com
Bio coming soon.
Alendia Hartshorn, Guest Instructor
alendia@trinityartscenter.com
Bio coming soon.
Ballet Program
tanya@trinityartscenter.com
Tanya Rathbun leads Trinity Arts Center in creating a foundation of strong technique, artistic quality, and personal integrity.
Tanya has over 15 years of professional experience, teaching and performing with respected companies in the U.S. and abroad. She has had the good fortune to train and work under some of the best dancers and choreographers in the business, including The Chicago City Ballet, Joffrey Ballet, Rotara Ballet of Atlanta, Joel Hall Dancers, Danceworks Conservatory, and The Störling Dance Theatre.
Tanya, along with her husband and five children, are actively involved in the Arts & Homeschool communities in Johnson City, as well as, their home church, Grace Fellowship.
Beth Bader, Early Childhood Ballet Instructor
beth@trinityartscenter.com
Beth Bader (teacher, dancer, singer, tennis player, and mother of 3) holds a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Elementary Education from Milligan College.
Prior to arriving at Trinity Arts Center, Beth taught at First Presbyterian Preschool. Beth has also held positions as the Home/School Coordinator with Fairmont Elementary in Johnson City, as a substitute teacher in the Unicoi school system, and as the Director of Children's Ministry at First Christian Church in Erwin.
Beth and her husband Ryan are also very active at Grandview Christian Church, where Ryan is on staff as their youth pastor.
Maggie McNalley, Early Childhood Ballet Instructor
maggie@trinityartscenter.com
Maggie graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Business Management. She is a full time Abstinence Educator with Boys to Men, where she teaches middle and high school students in the Tri-Cities the importance of abstinence until marriage. Prior to teaching, Maggie worked almost ten years with therapeutic foster/adoptive children.
Maggie began dancing at age 5 at which time she fell in love with classical ballet. She currently enjoys ballet, lyrical jazz, interpretive, Jewish folk, and Davidic praise and worship. She is the dance leader for her congregational dance ministry, Machaneh Ari Yehudah (The Army of the Lion of Judah) in Bristol, TN. Maggie is also involved in the children's program at Lion of Judah Congregation.
Lindsay Fooshee, Ballet Instructor
lindsay@trinityartscenter.com
Bio coming soon.
Pat Holden, Guest Instructor
pat@trinityartscenter.com
Pat Holden is a graduate of the National Ballet School of Canada, where she presently continues to attend yearly teachers courses. Ms. Holden has been a soloist with the Memphis Ballet, Tennessee Ballet, and Memphis Dance Company. She also has served as Ballet Mistress for Memphis Ballet and Ballet South. Ms. Holden s teaching experience includes serving as instructor at the University of Memphis and instructor and owner of Ballet Workshop, also in Memphis.
Lori Ann Sparks, Guest Instructor
loriann@trinityartscenter.com
Bio coming soon.
Alendia Hartshorn, Guest Instructor
alendia@trinityartscenter.com
Bio coming soon.
Our Ballet Program, although having its roots in several popular schools of instruction (Bourneville, Checcetti, Vaganova, Royal Academy of Ballet), is based on an American style of ballet that combines the best of these classical forms with the beauty, passion, and fluid freedom of motion in modern American ballet. The result is a versatile style of ballet that offers a high level of training to students with a variety of body types, professional aspirations, and natural skill levels.
Traditional ballet schools offer the highest level of training to only the elite few whose body type or natural ability fit within their predetermined "style" of dance. In contrast, our program focuses on the potential of the individual dancer, allowing any participant, at any level, to rise to excellence in the art of ballet.
As with any art form, the true beauty is in the expression of the unique perspective of the individual.
This focus allows each dancer to achieve the highest level of success, both personally and professionally. In some cases, that is simply a lifelong enjoyment of dance. In others, as with several of Tanya's students, that means going on to respected ballet programs around the country, achieving the highest levels of commercial success.
Early Childhood
Pre Ballet & Ballet Basics
Our early childhood ballet program is specifically designed for children ages 3-6 years old. Although the basic class structure for both levels is essentially the same, the content for each class includes appropriate developmental skills for that specific age group.
Students will learn the basics of ballet class behavior. Boys and girls will be expected to take turns, follow and lead others, wait patiently, work well with fellow students, and have a joyful attitude. They will be trained in basic French terminology, balance and weight transfer, sequential movement, spatial relationships, and a variety of creative, expression, and energy exercises.
The early childhood ballet program will form a strong foundation that will help children excel in the higher levels of ballet instruction, as well as, in their other life and educational development and activities.
Materials: Pink tights with a black leotard (black skirt optional) and basic ballet shoes or socks.
Classical
Ballet 1, 2, 3, 4, & Pointe
Our full ballet program is designed for students age 7 to adult and includes a minimum of two class hours per week. Students progress through a program designed to develop strong ballet technique, discipline, and personal character.
Each class consists of 60-90 minutes of barre, conditioning, center work, combinations, and across the floor movement, including pointe work for advanced students. French ballet terminology is emphasized throughout
New students will be placed pending an evaluation of their current ability. For a complete class syllabus, please contact Miss Tanya in person.
Materials: Pink tights with a black leotard. All classes require technique shoes. Pointe shoes will be required for classes that include pointe.
Jazz Program
Pre Ballet & Ballet Basics
Our early childhood ballet program is specifically designed for children ages 3-6 years old. Although the basic class structure for both levels is essentially the same, the content for each class includes appropriate developmental skills for that specific age group.
Students will learn the basics of ballet class behavior. Boys and girls will be expected to take turns, follow and lead others, wait patiently, work well with fellow students, and have a joyful attitude. They will be trained in basic French terminology, balance and weight transfer, sequential movement, spatial relationships, and a variety of creative, expression, and energy exercises.
The early childhood ballet program will form a strong foundation that will help children excel in the higher levels of ballet instruction, as well as, in their other life and educational development and activities.
Materials: Pink tights with a black leotard (black skirt optional) and basic ballet shoes or socks.
Classical
Ballet 1, 2, 3, 4, & Pointe
Our full ballet program is designed for students age 7 to adult and includes a minimum of two class hours per week. Students progress through a program designed to develop strong ballet technique, discipline, and personal character.
Each class consists of 60-90 minutes of barre, conditioning, center work, combinations, and across the floor movement, including pointe work for advanced students. French ballet terminology is emphasized throughout
New students will be placed pending an evaluation of their current ability. For a complete class syllabus, please contact Miss Tanya in person.
Materials: Pink tights with a black leotard. All classes require technique shoes. Pointe shoes will be required for classes that include pointe.
The Jazz program at Trinity Arts Center is designed as a supplement to the classical ballet program. Class instruction consists of warm-ups, across the floor movement, combinations, and traditional patterns of sharp, smooth, free, and controlled movement.
All of our jazz classes are taught to Christian contemporary music and emphasize modesty in attire, behavior, and movement.
As with ballet, the jazz program emphasizes healthy and creative individual expression through dance in a safe environment that supports a healthy and Biblical standard of modesty.
Lyrical, Modern, Hip-Hop
Jazz 1, 2, and 3
The Jazz Program is designed for students age 7 to adult and includes one class hour per week. Each class consists of 60 minutes of group instruction designed to engage the students in the enjoyment of dance, while benefitting from the discipline, muscle control, and physical health of the activity.
Materials: Black jazz paints and leotard. Classes will also require black technique or split-sole jazz shoes, depending on level.
Jazz 1, 2, and 3
The Jazz Program is designed for students age 7 to adult and includes one class hour per week. Each class consists of 60 minutes of group instruction designed to engage the students in the enjoyment of dance, while benefitting from the discipline, muscle control, and physical health of the activity.
Materials: Black jazz paints and leotard. Classes will also require black technique or split-sole jazz shoes, depending on level.
Music Program
The Music Program at Trinity Arts Center is designed to provide the highest quality instruction to students of any level.
As with all of our programs, we desire to build up and encourage the natural gifts and talents of each student, in order to find their own unique "place" in their family, church, community, and life.
Every instructor at Trinity Arts Center is committed to teach and model a Godly example of the arts to each student, and to help them develop a love of music and understand its role in expressing ourselves to each other and to God.
Jamin Rathbun, Executive Director
jamin@trinityartscenter.com
Jamin (a proud father of five) directs the day to day business operations of Trinity Arts Center. He received a scholarship to study Secondary Vocal Music Education at Northwest Missouri State University before leaving school early to tour nationally with a Hot Pink Turtle, the well-known Christian super-group. = )
Jamin is a songwriter who plays piano, guitar, and "anything he can get his hands on." In addition, Jamin has toured, performed, and led music for churches, events, and youth camps across the country.
Jamin is also an experienced consultant and business strategist, having led departments and development teams for a variety of advertising, marketing, design, and development companies in the Kansas City, St. Louis, and Tri-Cities areas.
Laurie Dlugos, Piano Instructor
laurie@trinityartscenter.com
Laurie is an elementary certified teacher with experience in both "Suzuki" and traditional private piano instruction. She has studied music at Nyack College in New York. Passionate for finding creative ways to make music enjoyable and easy for each child, she has developed "Piano Pleasures", a weekly performance and theory class to do just that, This special highlight uses games to develop theory concepts learned in private lessons, inspires and motivates them to practice, builds their confidence in sharing music and is just plain fun. Each primary child would greatly benefit from this class.
When not at Trinity, Laurie homeschools her son, MIchael, enjoys playing the piano, walking, and studying her favorite book of all, the Bible.
Paul Carr, Electric Guitar Instructor
paul@trinityartscenter.com
Paul and his wife have lived in Johnson City for the past 18 years. They have a 15 year-old son who attends Science Hill High School and have attended Grace Fellowship Church for the past three years.
Paul holds a bachelor's degree in computer science from East Tennessee State University, and currently works as a pipe organ builder for R.A. Colby, Inc.
He has played guitar for over twenty five years including the past 2 1/2 years with the middle school ministry at Grace Fellowship Church. Previously he played for the contemporary service at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church.
Jena Collins, Piano Instructor
jena@trinityartscenter.com
Jena and her husband grew up in northeast Tennessee and have four children ages 5,7,9,11. They attend Grace Fellowship Church.
Jena graduated from the University of Tennesse, Memphis with a B.S. degree in occupational therapy. For the past 11 years, however, she has been a stay at home mom to her four children.
Jena started piano at age 7 and has been playing for 28 years. She has been involved in various musical groups through the years, and occasionally helps with worship at GFC.
"After silence, that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible is music." - Aldous Huxley
"The notes I handle no better than many pianists. But the pauses between the notes -- ah, that is where the art resides." - Artur Schnabel
Melissa Neal, Piano Instructor
melissa@trinityartscenter.com
Melissa began her first piano lesson at age 7! Her desire is to impart a love of piano and music to any student that studies under her. Melissa began teaching beginner piano in high school and has had 10 years of experience teaching children of all ages. She continued her piano studies through college and completed a piano pedagogy course and practicum at Elon University in North Carolina. Since then, Melissa has obtained her Masters of Public Health and is currently working toward her Doctorate in Public Health at ETSU.
Melissa is involved with Grace Fellowship Church of Kingsport and is a founding director of Families Free, an organization serving families affected by incarceration.
Jennifer Coleman, Guitar Instructor
jennifer@trinityartscenter.com
Jennifer graduated from Murray State University with minors in Art and Music. She spent the previous five years in campus ministry, leading worship and directing women's ministry for college students at ETSU.
Jen plays guitar, piano, and dabbles on anything else with strings, her greatest musical passion being acoustic worship. Jennifer is the mother of two baby girls. She is also the Director of Children's Ministry at Lone Oak Christian Church.
Kris Carlson, Guitar Instructor
kris@trinityartscenter.com
Kris is currently finishing up his bachelor's degree in music performance at ETSU. In addition to being a full-time student, Kris works for Walnut Christian Church in Johnson City, where has served as the Worship Pastor for three years.
Kris is an accomplished player, having studied guitar for over 11 years and, plays a variety of other stringed instruments (bass, banjo, mandolin) as well as, "dabbling" with the piano. Kris loves all kinds of Christian and acoustic music and plays locally with friends and with Campus House, a college ministry at ETSU.
Josh Shores, Drums & Bass Guitar Instructor
josh@trinityartscenter.com
Bio coming soon.
Kenny Laughters, Guitar Instructor
kenny@trinityartscenter.com
Bio coming soon.
Steve Davis, Voice & Piano Instructor, Music Director
steve@trinityartscenter.com
Bio coming soon.
Margaret Dismore, Voice Instructor
margaret@trinityartscenter.com
Bio coming soon.
Michelle Permenter, Violin & Piano Instructor
michelle@trinityartscenter.com
Bio coming soon.
Patty Booher, Piano Instructor
patty@trinityartscenter.com
Bio coming soon.
David Konstantopoulas, Flute & Spanish Instructor
david@trinityartscenter.com
Bio coming soon.
Alice Lucas, Clarinet Instructor
alice@trinityartscenter.com
Bio coming soon.
Ethan Henley, Bass Instructor
ethan@trinityartscenter.com
Bio coming soon.
Galina Timofeev, Violin Instructor (Instructor)
galina@trinityartscenter.com
Galina TImofeev is an established director and musician, having taught in the area for more than 30 years. Galina received a Master of Science in Music from Kazakh State Conservatory in the former USSR.
Ms. Galina, as she is affectionately known by her students, is also a violinist with the Johnson City Symphony Orchestra and has been the Assistant Conductor of the Johnson City Youth Symphony.
Galina is a professional violin teacher who has provided violin instruction to hundreds of students in the area. She is a member of the Tennessee Music Teachers Association, the American String Teachers Association, and the National School Orchestra Association.
Andrew Dier, Percussion Instructor (Inactive)
andrew@trinityartscenter.com
Andrew has been playing for over 20 years in every venue from classic symphonies to Jazz ensembles. He has studied music at ETSU and was a percussion instructor for the Madisonville Brigaderes drum and bugle corps. In addition, he has written the drum "books" for several marching bands and indoor drumlines.
Andrew has been giving private instruction for about 10 years including everything from beginning students to advanced drum rudiments and set.
Andrew and his wife, Jennifer, have two daughters (Emily and Samantha) and attend Grace Fellowship Church in Johnson City, TN.
Caroline Giles, Violin Instructor (Inactive)
caroline@trinityartscenter.com
Since the age of four, music has been a focal point in Caroline Giles' life. A violinist for fifteen years, Caroline has extensive experience in individual and group instruction, music theory, violin technique and performance, group ensembles, and studio recording.
Mrs. Giles was awarded the Floyd Cramer Strings Scholarship, the Elsie Artz Memorial Scholarship, and the Lamar Alexander Scholarship while completing her undergraduate degree at East Tennessee State University. She most recently completed her Master of Social Work degree from ETSU in May 2006.
For the past eight years, Caroline Giles has been a dedicated member of the Johnson City Symphony Orchestra and enjoys sharing her love of music and talent of teaching the violin to students of all ages
Christine Rice - Music & Spanish Instructor (Instructor)
christine@trinityartscenter.com
Christine Rice graduated dean's list from St. Mary's College of Maryland, a public honors college, with a BA in Music and an emphasis in Romance Languages. She has taught band, choir, and Spanish for over 13 years in elementary through college levels. Her band's in Northern Virginia and DC have consistently received top ratings and won numerous competitions. Her students have been recognized at national levels and Christine commitment to teaching and performing have earned her numerous teaching awards including Master Teacher.
In addition to teaching and performing, Christine volunteers as community educator and lobbies for the Alliance for Lupus Research and the Lupus Foundation of the Greater Washington Area.
Christine, a woodwind specialist, will be teaching flute, clarinet, saxophone, piano, and voice along with her Spanish classes.
Piano Instruction
jamin@trinityartscenter.com
Jamin (a proud father of five) directs the day to day business operations of Trinity Arts Center. He received a scholarship to study Secondary Vocal Music Education at Northwest Missouri State University before leaving school early to tour nationally with a Hot Pink Turtle, the well-known Christian super-group. = )
Jamin is a songwriter who plays piano, guitar, and "anything he can get his hands on." In addition, Jamin has toured, performed, and led music for churches, events, and youth camps across the country.
Jamin is also an experienced consultant and business strategist, having led departments and development teams for a variety of advertising, marketing, design, and development companies in the Kansas City, St. Louis, and Tri-Cities areas.
Laurie Dlugos, Piano Instructor
laurie@trinityartscenter.com
Laurie is an elementary certified teacher with experience in both "Suzuki" and traditional private piano instruction. She has studied music at Nyack College in New York. Passionate for finding creative ways to make music enjoyable and easy for each child, she has developed "Piano Pleasures", a weekly performance and theory class to do just that, This special highlight uses games to develop theory concepts learned in private lessons, inspires and motivates them to practice, builds their confidence in sharing music and is just plain fun. Each primary child would greatly benefit from this class.
When not at Trinity, Laurie homeschools her son, MIchael, enjoys playing the piano, walking, and studying her favorite book of all, the Bible.
Paul Carr, Electric Guitar Instructor
paul@trinityartscenter.com
Paul and his wife have lived in Johnson City for the past 18 years. They have a 15 year-old son who attends Science Hill High School and have attended Grace Fellowship Church for the past three years.
Paul holds a bachelor's degree in computer science from East Tennessee State University, and currently works as a pipe organ builder for R.A. Colby, Inc.
He has played guitar for over twenty five years including the past 2 1/2 years with the middle school ministry at Grace Fellowship Church. Previously he played for the contemporary service at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church.
Jena Collins, Piano Instructor
jena@trinityartscenter.com
Jena and her husband grew up in northeast Tennessee and have four children ages 5,7,9,11. They attend Grace Fellowship Church.
Jena graduated from the University of Tennesse, Memphis with a B.S. degree in occupational therapy. For the past 11 years, however, she has been a stay at home mom to her four children.
Jena started piano at age 7 and has been playing for 28 years. She has been involved in various musical groups through the years, and occasionally helps with worship at GFC.
"After silence, that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible is music." - Aldous Huxley
"The notes I handle no better than many pianists. But the pauses between the notes -- ah, that is where the art resides." - Artur Schnabel
Melissa Neal, Piano Instructor
melissa@trinityartscenter.com
Melissa began her first piano lesson at age 7! Her desire is to impart a love of piano and music to any student that studies under her. Melissa began teaching beginner piano in high school and has had 10 years of experience teaching children of all ages. She continued her piano studies through college and completed a piano pedagogy course and practicum at Elon University in North Carolina. Since then, Melissa has obtained her Masters of Public Health and is currently working toward her Doctorate in Public Health at ETSU.
Melissa is involved with Grace Fellowship Church of Kingsport and is a founding director of Families Free, an organization serving families affected by incarceration.
Jennifer Coleman, Guitar Instructor
jennifer@trinityartscenter.com
Jennifer graduated from Murray State University with minors in Art and Music. She spent the previous five years in campus ministry, leading worship and directing women's ministry for college students at ETSU.
Jen plays guitar, piano, and dabbles on anything else with strings, her greatest musical passion being acoustic worship. Jennifer is the mother of two baby girls. She is also the Director of Children's Ministry at Lone Oak Christian Church.
Kris Carlson, Guitar Instructor
kris@trinityartscenter.com
Kris is currently finishing up his bachelor's degree in music performance at ETSU. In addition to being a full-time student, Kris works for Walnut Christian Church in Johnson City, where has served as the Worship Pastor for three years.
Kris is an accomplished player, having studied guitar for over 11 years and, plays a variety of other stringed instruments (bass, banjo, mandolin) as well as, "dabbling" with the piano. Kris loves all kinds of Christian and acoustic music and plays locally with friends and with Campus House, a college ministry at ETSU.
Josh Shores, Drums & Bass Guitar Instructor
josh@trinityartscenter.com
Bio coming soon.
Kenny Laughters, Guitar Instructor
kenny@trinityartscenter.com
Bio coming soon.
Steve Davis, Voice & Piano Instructor, Music Director
steve@trinityartscenter.com
Bio coming soon.
Margaret Dismore, Voice Instructor
margaret@trinityartscenter.com
Bio coming soon.
Michelle Permenter, Violin & Piano Instructor
michelle@trinityartscenter.com
Bio coming soon.
Patty Booher, Piano Instructor
patty@trinityartscenter.com
Bio coming soon.
David Konstantopoulas, Flute & Spanish Instructor
david@trinityartscenter.com
Bio coming soon.
Alice Lucas, Clarinet Instructor
alice@trinityartscenter.com
Bio coming soon.
Ethan Henley, Bass Instructor
ethan@trinityartscenter.com
Bio coming soon.
Galina Timofeev, Violin Instructor (Instructor)
galina@trinityartscenter.com
Galina TImofeev is an established director and musician, having taught in the area for more than 30 years. Galina received a Master of Science in Music from Kazakh State Conservatory in the former USSR.
Ms. Galina, as she is affectionately known by her students, is also a violinist with the Johnson City Symphony Orchestra and has been the Assistant Conductor of the Johnson City Youth Symphony.
Galina is a professional violin teacher who has provided violin instruction to hundreds of students in the area. She is a member of the Tennessee Music Teachers Association, the American String Teachers Association, and the National School Orchestra Association.
Andrew Dier, Percussion Instructor (Inactive)
andrew@trinityartscenter.com
Andrew has been playing for over 20 years in every venue from classic symphonies to Jazz ensembles. He has studied music at ETSU and was a percussion instructor for the Madisonville Brigaderes drum and bugle corps. In addition, he has written the drum "books" for several marching bands and indoor drumlines.
Andrew has been giving private instruction for about 10 years including everything from beginning students to advanced drum rudiments and set.
Andrew and his wife, Jennifer, have two daughters (Emily and Samantha) and attend Grace Fellowship Church in Johnson City, TN.
Caroline Giles, Violin Instructor (Inactive)
caroline@trinityartscenter.com
Since the age of four, music has been a focal point in Caroline Giles' life. A violinist for fifteen years, Caroline has extensive experience in individual and group instruction, music theory, violin technique and performance, group ensembles, and studio recording.
Mrs. Giles was awarded the Floyd Cramer Strings Scholarship, the Elsie Artz Memorial Scholarship, and the Lamar Alexander Scholarship while completing her undergraduate degree at East Tennessee State University. She most recently completed her Master of Social Work degree from ETSU in May 2006.
For the past eight years, Caroline Giles has been a dedicated member of the Johnson City Symphony Orchestra and enjoys sharing her love of music and talent of teaching the violin to students of all ages
Christine Rice - Music & Spanish Instructor (Instructor)
christine@trinityartscenter.com
Christine Rice graduated dean's list from St. Mary's College of Maryland, a public honors college, with a BA in Music and an emphasis in Romance Languages. She has taught band, choir, and Spanish for over 13 years in elementary through college levels. Her band's in Northern Virginia and DC have consistently received top ratings and won numerous competitions. Her students have been recognized at national levels and Christine commitment to teaching and performing have earned her numerous teaching awards including Master Teacher.
In addition to teaching and performing, Christine volunteers as community educator and lobbies for the Alliance for Lupus Research and the Lupus Foundation of the Greater Washington Area.
Christine, a woodwind specialist, will be teaching flute, clarinet, saxophone, piano, and voice along with her Spanish classes.
Private Lessons
Program includes 30 minute weekly lessons geared toward piano methods and practice for beginning and intermediate students. Each lesson will generally include practice and performance of music that is level appropriate for each student, as well as, instruction in piano technique and music theory.
Materials: Students may be asked to purchase books, instructional materials, or music throughout the year, as their playing level dictates.
Group Performance & Theory
Existing piano students may participate in a weekly class where they will have the opportunity to perform in front of other students and play fun memory techniques, lessons, and theory games designed to keep the interest of younger students.
Materials: Students may be asked to purchase books, instructional materials, or music throughout the year, as their playing level dictates.
Group Piano
This class is for the young beginner (through 3rd grade), who may need the extra "fun" of a group class environment to maintain their interest. The classes are small, with three to four children, ensuring that each students receives plenty of individual attention as they rotate through private instruction, workbook time, theory games, performances, and computer instruction.
Materials: Students may be asked to purchase books, instructional materials, or music throughout the year, as their playing level dictates.
Guitar Instruction
Program includes 30 minute weekly lessons geared toward piano methods and practice for beginning and intermediate students. Each lesson will generally include practice and performance of music that is level appropriate for each student, as well as, instruction in piano technique and music theory.
Materials: Students may be asked to purchase books, instructional materials, or music throughout the year, as their playing level dictates.
Group Performance & Theory
Existing piano students may participate in a weekly class where they will have the opportunity to perform in front of other students and play fun memory techniques, lessons, and theory games designed to keep the interest of younger students.
Materials: Students may be asked to purchase books, instructional materials, or music throughout the year, as their playing level dictates.
Group Piano
This class is for the young beginner (through 3rd grade), who may need the extra "fun" of a group class environment to maintain their interest. The classes are small, with three to four children, ensuring that each students receives plenty of individual attention as they rotate through private instruction, workbook time, theory games, performances, and computer instruction.
Materials: Students may be asked to purchase books, instructional materials, or music throughout the year, as their playing level dictates.
Private Lessons
Program includes 30 minute weekly lessons designed to teach guitar technique, music theory, ear training, and music performance. Lessons will generally include practice and performance of music that is level appropriate for each student. Intermediate and advanced students will often focus on learning popular Christian worship and contemporary music.
Materials: A guitar and picks. Students may also be asked to purchase additional books, instructional materials, or equipment throughout the year, as their playing level dictates.
Bass Instruction
Program includes 30 minute weekly lessons designed to teach guitar technique, music theory, ear training, and music performance. Lessons will generally include practice and performance of music that is level appropriate for each student. Intermediate and advanced students will often focus on learning popular Christian worship and contemporary music.
Materials: A guitar and picks. Students may also be asked to purchase additional books, instructional materials, or equipment throughout the year, as their playing level dictates.
Private Lessons
Program includes 30 minute weekly lessons designed to teach guitar technique, music theory, ear training, and music performance. Lessons will generally include practice and performance of music that is level appropriate for each student. Intermediate and advanced students will often focus on learning popular Christian worship and contemporary music.
Materials: A guitar. Students may also be asked to purchase additional books, instructional materials, or equipment throughout the year, as their playing level dictates.
Violin Instruction
Program includes 30 minute weekly lessons designed to teach guitar technique, music theory, ear training, and music performance. Lessons will generally include practice and performance of music that is level appropriate for each student. Intermediate and advanced students will often focus on learning popular Christian worship and contemporary music.
Materials: A guitar. Students may also be asked to purchase additional books, instructional materials, or equipment throughout the year, as their playing level dictates.
Private Lessons
Lessons are taught once weekly for 30 minutes. New students will need to be measured for the appropriate instrument size. A complete lesson syllabus will be given to the student/parent(s) at the first lesson of the semester.
Materials: A violin. Students may also be asked to purchase additional books, instructional materials, or equipment throughout the year, as their playing level dictates.
Flute, Clarinet, & Saxophone Instruction
Lessons are taught once weekly for 30 minutes. New students will need to be measured for the appropriate instrument size. A complete lesson syllabus will be given to the student/parent(s) at the first lesson of the semester.
Materials: A violin. Students may also be asked to purchase additional books, instructional materials, or equipment throughout the year, as their playing level dictates.
Private Lessons
30 minutes lessons for flute, saxophone, clarinet, and oboe for students at all levels.
Materials: An instrument. Students may also be asked to purchase additional books, instructional materials, or equipment throughout the year, as their playing level dictates.
Percussion Instruction
30 minutes lessons for flute, saxophone, clarinet, and oboe for students at all levels.
Materials: An instrument. Students may also be asked to purchase additional books, instructional materials, or equipment throughout the year, as their playing level dictates.
Private Lessons
30 minute lessons may include instruction in all levels of percussion, including everything from beginning techniques to advanced drum rudiments and set play.
Materials: Drum sticks. Students may also be asked to purchase additional books, instructional materials, or equipment throughout the year, as their playing level dictates.
Vocal Instruction
30 minute lessons may include instruction in all levels of percussion, including everything from beginning techniques to advanced drum rudiments and set play.
Materials: Drum sticks. Students may also be asked to purchase additional books, instructional materials, or equipment throughout the year, as their playing level dictates.
Private Lessons
30 minute lessons will include instruction in vocal technique, exercise, ear training, music theory, and performance for beginning to intermediate students.
Materials: Students may be asked to purchase books, instructional materials, or music throughout the year, as their singing level dictates.
30 minute lessons will include instruction in vocal technique, exercise, ear training, music theory, and performance for beginning to intermediate students.
Materials: Students may be asked to purchase books, instructional materials, or music throughout the year, as their singing level dictates.
Art Program
The art program at Trinity Arts Center is designed to instruct students in the correct technique and methods for each individual medium using a variety of subject matter and materials.
At the same time, one of the unique strengths of our art instructors is their passion to strengthen the individual talents of and build self-confidence in each student.
As with all of our programs, we strive to balance excellent instruction and individual attention with the goal of using our talents and gifts to the glory of God.
Donna Horowitz, Sewing Instructor
donna@trinityartscenter.com
Donna earned her Fashion Merchandising degree from Bauder Fashion College in Atlanta. She begin sewing at age six, quickly turning her interest toward costume design as a high school Honor Thespian.
Donna has shared her love (or is it rage?) of sewing by teaching clothing construction and techniques for over two decades. Her work for clients include bridal, historical, and theatrical costumes. Since moving to Johnson City five years ago she has had the honor to bring home several blue ribbons each year from her submissions to the county fair. Donna, along with her husband (Scott) and her son (Nick), enjoy some of their free time participating in Civil War and Antebellum living history including work with Boy Scout Venture 1861 and various Civil War battle reenactments throughout the South East (Tipton Haynes, Battle Of Blue Ridge).
In 2006, Donna joined the International organization Altrusa to help promote literacy & women's issues. She is also an active parishioner at St. Mary's Catholic church where she teaches religious education and volunteers her sewing skills to various ministries .
Ericka Basile, Art Instructor
ericka@trinityartscenter.com
Ericka Basile is a working visual artist involved in painting, printmaking, design and garment construction. She received a Bachelor's of Fine Arts in Painting and English from East Tennessee State University in 2006 where she served as President of the Student Painting and Drawing Association for three years. During this time she also served as events coordinator and contact to nationally and internationally renowned artists for visiting critiques and lectures. Her involvement in the Johnson City arts community has been constant throughout the years, participating in fundraising activities, organizing artist exhibitions and volunteering at local galleries.
Ericka has been drawing and painting for over 10 years and has exhibited her work locally and nationally. She has taught multiple drawing and painting courses for the Johnson City Area Arts Council's Arts Corps program and greatly enjoys seeing the increased confidence and creativity that arts instruction brings to her students.
When she is not in her painting studio, Ericka works as a clothing and accessories designer for her label, Oh Marie and enjoys cooking, documentaries and thrift stores.
Erin Florence, Art & Photography Instructor
erin@trinityartscenter.com
Bio coming soon.
Corrine Johnson, Art, Drawing, & Painting Instructor
corrine@trinityartscenter.com
Bio coming soon.
Kristin Colson, Art Instructor (Inactive)
kristin@trinityartscenter.com
Kristin Colson is a visual artist who enjoys drawing, painting, sculpture, and photography. She received her Bachelors in Fine Arts-Photography from Milligan College in 2001, and she is currently finishing her Master of Arts in Art Therapy from Saint Mary of the Woods College.
Kristin has taught art with several local arts, youth, and education organizations and can often be found at Starbucks where she brews coffee for a living.
Alicia Garst, Elementary Art Instructor (Inactive)
alicia@trinityartscenter.com
Alicia has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Tennessee and has six years of experience teaching art to children at Jefferson Montessori School in Jefferson County.
Alicia is a passionate artist and caring teacher whose individual attention and encouraging style fits nicely within the personality and mission of Trinity Arts Center.
Alicia and her husband, Tom, homeschool their 2 children, Rebekah & Peter and are actively involved in their home church, Our Saviour Lutheran, and the local homeschool community.
Rebecca Marr, Photography Instructor (Inactive)
rebecca@trinityartscenter.com
Rebeccca owns her own photography business, A Moment in Time. In addition, she holds a bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education, having taught first grade before she and her husband Tony started their family, which now includes two beautiful girls.
Rebecca, and her husband Tony, have been involved in a variety of church and youth ministry organizations in Las Vegas, Atlanta, and Johnson City, including her current position as children's director with Redeemer Community Church and Tony's counseling, training, and support ministry, Higher Ministries.
Becky St. Leger, Art & Jewelry Making Instructor (Inactive)
becky@trinityartscenter.com
Becky is a Graphic Designer & Interior Designer at Ken Ross Architects, Inc. in Johnson City, TN. She graduated in 2006 from East Tennessee State University with two degrees, one in Digital Media and the other in Interior Design, with much experience in architectural visualization, logo design, raster based imaging, vector based imaging, and 3D design.
Becky has always had a passion for the arts of any kind. She specializes in portraits and wire jewelry making. She has most recently painting a portrait "Acts of Worship" that was displayed at the Passion conference for 18,000+ students from all over the world.
When she's taking a break from designing you can catch Becky on any trail, running, kayaking, or hiking with her dog Rusty!
Elementary Art
donna@trinityartscenter.com
Donna earned her Fashion Merchandising degree from Bauder Fashion College in Atlanta. She begin sewing at age six, quickly turning her interest toward costume design as a high school Honor Thespian.
Donna has shared her love (or is it rage?) of sewing by teaching clothing construction and techniques for over two decades. Her work for clients include bridal, historical, and theatrical costumes. Since moving to Johnson City five years ago she has had the honor to bring home several blue ribbons each year from her submissions to the county fair. Donna, along with her husband (Scott) and her son (Nick), enjoy some of their free time participating in Civil War and Antebellum living history including work with Boy Scout Venture 1861 and various Civil War battle reenactments throughout the South East (Tipton Haynes, Battle Of Blue Ridge).
In 2006, Donna joined the International organization Altrusa to help promote literacy & women's issues. She is also an active parishioner at St. Mary's Catholic church where she teaches religious education and volunteers her sewing skills to various ministries .
Ericka Basile, Art Instructor
ericka@trinityartscenter.com
Ericka Basile is a working visual artist involved in painting, printmaking, design and garment construction. She received a Bachelor's of Fine Arts in Painting and English from East Tennessee State University in 2006 where she served as President of the Student Painting and Drawing Association for three years. During this time she also served as events coordinator and contact to nationally and internationally renowned artists for visiting critiques and lectures. Her involvement in the Johnson City arts community has been constant throughout the years, participating in fundraising activities, organizing artist exhibitions and volunteering at local galleries.
Ericka has been drawing and painting for over 10 years and has exhibited her work locally and nationally. She has taught multiple drawing and painting courses for the Johnson City Area Arts Council's Arts Corps program and greatly enjoys seeing the increased confidence and creativity that arts instruction brings to her students.
When she is not in her painting studio, Ericka works as a clothing and accessories designer for her label, Oh Marie and enjoys cooking, documentaries and thrift stores.
Erin Florence, Art & Photography Instructor
erin@trinityartscenter.com
Bio coming soon.
Corrine Johnson, Art, Drawing, & Painting Instructor
corrine@trinityartscenter.com
Bio coming soon.
Kristin Colson, Art Instructor (Inactive)
kristin@trinityartscenter.com
Kristin Colson is a visual artist who enjoys drawing, painting, sculpture, and photography. She received her Bachelors in Fine Arts-Photography from Milligan College in 2001, and she is currently finishing her Master of Arts in Art Therapy from Saint Mary of the Woods College.
Kristin has taught art with several local arts, youth, and education organizations and can often be found at Starbucks where she brews coffee for a living.
Alicia Garst, Elementary Art Instructor (Inactive)
alicia@trinityartscenter.com
Alicia has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Tennessee and has six years of experience teaching art to children at Jefferson Montessori School in Jefferson County.
Alicia is a passionate artist and caring teacher whose individual attention and encouraging style fits nicely within the personality and mission of Trinity Arts Center.
Alicia and her husband, Tom, homeschool their 2 children, Rebekah & Peter and are actively involved in their home church, Our Saviour Lutheran, and the local homeschool community.
Rebecca Marr, Photography Instructor (Inactive)
rebecca@trinityartscenter.com
Rebeccca owns her own photography business, A Moment in Time. In addition, she holds a bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education, having taught first grade before she and her husband Tony started their family, which now includes two beautiful girls.
Rebecca, and her husband Tony, have been involved in a variety of church and youth ministry organizations in Las Vegas, Atlanta, and Johnson City, including her current position as children's director with Redeemer Community Church and Tony's counseling, training, and support ministry, Higher Ministries.
Becky St. Leger, Art & Jewelry Making Instructor (Inactive)
becky@trinityartscenter.com
Becky is a Graphic Designer & Interior Designer at Ken Ross Architects, Inc. in Johnson City, TN. She graduated in 2006 from East Tennessee State University with two degrees, one in Digital Media and the other in Interior Design, with much experience in architectural visualization, logo design, raster based imaging, vector based imaging, and 3D design.
Becky has always had a passion for the arts of any kind. She specializes in portraits and wire jewelry making. She has most recently painting a portrait "Acts of Worship" that was displayed at the Passion conference for 18,000+ students from all over the world.
When she's taking a break from designing you can catch Becky on any trail, running, kayaking, or hiking with her dog Rusty!
Art 1 (ages 4-7)
This course introduces a variety of artistic mediums such as drawing, painting, pastels, paper mache, crafts, and pottery. A great introduction to the arts for grade school students.
Materials: Materials are provided. A nominal materials fee will be collected in class.
This course introduces a variety of artistic mediums such as drawing, painting, pastels, paper mache, crafts, and pottery. A great introduction to the arts for grade school students.
Materials: Materials are provided. A nominal materials fee will be collected in class.
Art 2 (ages 8-12)
This course introduces a variety of artistic mediums such as drawing, painting, pastels, paper mache, crafts, and pottery. A great introduction to the arts for grade school students.
Materials: Materials are provided. A nominal materials fee will be collected in class.
Drawing
This course introduces a variety of artistic mediums such as drawing, painting, pastels, paper mache, crafts, and pottery. A great introduction to the arts for grade school students.
Materials: Materials are provided. A nominal materials fee will be collected in class.
Drawing
Class instruction includes basic drawing mechanics, grip, tools, geometric and organic shapes, perceptual grid, intuitive gesture drawing, angles, proportion, value, shading, cross hatch, proportion, negative space, charcoal experiementation, and much more.
Materials: Drawing board, pencils, and large format drawing paper.
Painting
Class instruction includes basic drawing mechanics, grip, tools, geometric and organic shapes, perceptual grid, intuitive gesture drawing, angles, proportion, value, shading, cross hatch, proportion, negative space, charcoal experiementation, and much more.
Materials: Drawing board, pencils, and large format drawing paper.
Painting
Class description coming soon.
Materials: Will be announced on the first day of class.
Photography
Class description coming soon.
Materials: Will be announced on the first day of class.
Photography 1 (18 weeks)
This class is designed to cover the basic questions of digital photography. By the end of the course, students will know the functions of their camera, how to shoot creatively and basic digital editing. Each student will need a digital camera with manual capabilities. No textbook is required but there will be several times throughout the course that students are asked to print pictures and bring in for review and discussion.
The first nine weeks will be designed to teach you how to use your camera and what all of those settings on the dial mean. You will learn the basics of shutter speed, aperture value, ISO and how they all work together. You will finally learn to get the most out of your digital camera.
The second nine weeks, we will take the technical side and put it into practice. We will take field trips and have weekly assignments to help you reinforce what you have learned and sharpen your composition. You will learn to be more creative when shooting as well as some basic digital editing.
Materials: A digital camera with manual capabilities.
This class is designed to cover the basic questions of digital photography. By the end of the course, students will know the functions of their camera, how to shoot creatively and basic digital editing. Each student will need a digital camera with manual capabilities. No textbook is required but there will be several times throughout the course that students are asked to print pictures and bring in for review and discussion.
The first nine weeks will be designed to teach you how to use your camera and what all of those settings on the dial mean. You will learn the basics of shutter speed, aperture value, ISO and how they all work together. You will finally learn to get the most out of your digital camera.
The second nine weeks, we will take the technical side and put it into practice. We will take field trips and have weekly assignments to help you reinforce what you have learned and sharpen your composition. You will learn to be more creative when shooting as well as some basic digital editing.
Materials: A digital camera with manual capabilities.
Photography Composition (9 weeks)
We will take the technical side and put it into practice. We will take field trips and have weekly assignments to help you reinforce what you have learned and sharpen your composition. You will learn to be more creative when shooting as well as some basic digital editing.
Materials: A digital camera.
Jewelry Making
We will take the technical side and put it into practice. We will take field trips and have weekly assignments to help you reinforce what you have learned and sharpen your composition. You will learn to be more creative when shooting as well as some basic digital editing.
Materials: A digital camera.
Jewely Making
Description coming soon.
Materials: Basics jewelry making tool kit (available at Michael's), wire, and a variety of clips, beads, and closers. Additional materials may be purchased throughout the year, as projects dictate.
Description coming soon.
Materials: Basics jewelry making tool kit (available at Michael's), wire, and a variety of clips, beads, and closers. Additional materials may be purchased throughout the year, as projects dictate.
Theater Program
The Theater Program at Trinity Arts Center is designed to mature students, not only in their understanding of the art of theater, but also in their understanding of the role that expression, communication, and passion should play in their own life.
Initially, this is facilitated using games, exercises, improvisation, and interaction between students to develop both a comfort level with expressing themselves and an understanding of how that expression may be received by the listener.
Students, especially teens, can benefit a great deal from the non-verbal communication learned in Theater Class. It is a great way to build self-confidence and understand the important role that body position, voice inflection, and eye contact play in both private conversation and public speaking.
Eventually, students will participate in the Theater Company as they learn, rehearse, and perform for audiences in the Tri-Cities and Eastern Tennessee areas including topical skits for use in churches and youth camps in the area.
Anne Marie Dugan, Theatre Director
annmarie@trinityartscenter.com
Bio coming soon.
Steve Davis, Musical Director
steve@trinityartscenter.com
Bio coming soon.
Lauren Vernon, Theater Director
lauren@trinityartscenter.com
Lauren is a Child Development Specialist at Haynesfield Elementary School in Bristol, TN. She graduated in 2004 with a minor in Theater from ETSU. While at ETSU she was in several full length and one-act plays including playing the role of Emily in "Our Town."
Lauren has worked with professional actors and auditioned for several professional Theater's around the country. She was very involved in the Theater department at Science Hill High School, where she performed in many shows including "My Fair Lady", "It's a Wonderful Life", "Harvey", and others.
She also competed in several individual and group theater events, garnering 1st place in State in Readers Theatre, 1st place in Storytelling, and Best Ensemble for the One Act competition at the South Eastern Theater Conference. Lauren has also done work at the community theatres in Johnson City and Kingsport.
Scott Snell, Theater Director
scott@trinityartscenter.com
Scott Snell began as a local theatre performer, working for University High School where he competed in forensics competitions garnering numerous awards. His work included productions at the Johnson City Community Theatre and the original Jonesborough Repertory Theatre.
Professionally, Scott continues to Act, Direct and Consult in theatre but now works in Theatre Education. Scott works for the Johnson City School System teaching theatre for both middle schools and high schools. He has taught theatre for Appalachian State University, East Tennessee State University, Kingsport Adult Education Program, private instruction and summer camps at various professional theatres. Courses include Acting, Audition Techniques, Playwriting and Make-up for the Actor.
Scott's training includes an MFA in Acting/ Directing with study in Theatre Management from Texas Tech University, in addition to a BS in Speech and Theatre from East Tennessee State University. Scott is a member of the Actor's Equity Association, the union for stage actors working as both an Actor and a Production Stage Manager. Other affiliations have include: Tennessee Theatre Association, Southeastern Theatre Conference, North Carolina Theatre Conference, Institute of Outdoor Drama, American Federation of Television and Radio Artists and The American Association of Community Theatres.
Theater Company
annmarie@trinityartscenter.com
Bio coming soon.
Steve Davis, Musical Director
steve@trinityartscenter.com
Bio coming soon.
Lauren Vernon, Theater Director
lauren@trinityartscenter.com
Lauren is a Child Development Specialist at Haynesfield Elementary School in Bristol, TN. She graduated in 2004 with a minor in Theater from ETSU. While at ETSU she was in several full length and one-act plays including playing the role of Emily in "Our Town."
Lauren has worked with professional actors and auditioned for several professional Theater's around the country. She was very involved in the Theater department at Science Hill High School, where she performed in many shows including "My Fair Lady", "It's a Wonderful Life", "Harvey", and others.
She also competed in several individual and group theater events, garnering 1st place in State in Readers Theatre, 1st place in Storytelling, and Best Ensemble for the One Act competition at the South Eastern Theater Conference. Lauren has also done work at the community theatres in Johnson City and Kingsport.
Scott Snell, Theater Director
scott@trinityartscenter.com
Scott Snell began as a local theatre performer, working for University High School where he competed in forensics competitions garnering numerous awards. His work included productions at the Johnson City Community Theatre and the original Jonesborough Repertory Theatre.
Professionally, Scott continues to Act, Direct and Consult in theatre but now works in Theatre Education. Scott works for the Johnson City School System teaching theatre for both middle schools and high schools. He has taught theatre for Appalachian State University, East Tennessee State University, Kingsport Adult Education Program, private instruction and summer camps at various professional theatres. Courses include Acting, Audition Techniques, Playwriting and Make-up for the Actor.
Scott's training includes an MFA in Acting/ Directing with study in Theatre Management from Texas Tech University, in addition to a BS in Speech and Theatre from East Tennessee State University. Scott is a member of the Actor's Equity Association, the union for stage actors working as both an Actor and a Production Stage Manager. Other affiliations have include: Tennessee Theatre Association, Southeastern Theatre Conference, North Carolina Theatre Conference, Institute of Outdoor Drama, American Federation of Television and Radio Artists and The American Association of Community Theatres.
Theatrical Productions
Auditions will be announced as new productions are developed.
Materials: NA
Auditions will be announced as new productions are developed.
Materials: NA
Musical Productions
Auditions will be announced as new productions are developed.
Materials: NA
Auditions will be announced as new productions are developed.
Materials: NA
Language Program
The Literature & Language Program at Trinity Arts Center encourages students to experience the passion and history contained in literature and to learn how to communicate their own perspective, or perhaps tell their own story, through the use of spoken and written language.
Literature and Language, like other art forms, provide the participants with an opportunity to experience life through the emotional, symbolic, moral, intellectual, or social "lens" of the culture, author, or artist being represented.
It is an opportunity to communicate, and keep a record of the collective work, learning, and experience of man through the use of language. Written and spoken letters, symbols, and words enable us to tell the story of individual men, communities, cultures, and of mankind.
MJ Light, American Sign Language Instuctor
mj@trinityartscenter.com
MJ Light, a homeschool graduate, holds two state titles for sign language song interpretation. She has been an instructor of American Sign Language (ASL) in settings that include a semester of introductory ASL for ANCHORS Academy (a homeschool umbrella), a Deaf Awareness workshop for the Sullivan County Police Dept as well as private and classroom lessons.
MJ has worked within the deaf community as an interpreter and, as a member of Hands of Vision Ministries, she has interpreted for Billy Wayne Arrington of Vision Productions. She also felt honored to interpret for such artists and personalities as Dottie Rambo, Mark Lowry, LeAnn Rimes, Delirious, Josh McDowell, Gary Smalley, Salvador, Avalon, and Sesame Street Live, but her must joyous encounter was with Jesus Christ, her Lord and Savior.
MJ has felt a call into deaf ministry for many years and feels abundantly blessed to serve as an interpreter both in her profession and in several local congregations, especially her home church, Calvary Church in Boones Creek. She currently awaits results regarding national certification with the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) and is pursuing a degree in Church Ministries with Global University.
David Konstantopoulas, Flute & Spanish Instructor
david@trinityartscenter.com
Bio coming soon.
Carrol Jackson - Japanese Instructor (Inactive)
carrol@trinityartscenter.com
Carrol Jackson is from the Pacific Northwest - Oregon. She and her husband (a graduate student at Emmanuel School of Religion) moved to Tennessee 3 years ago. Carrol has a degree in Physchology/Family Studies from Western Baptist College in Salem Oregon.
Carrol first visited Japan in the summer of 1979 as an exchange student. She immediately fell in love with the country and it's people. She returned to Japan in 1981 for 3 months, in 1984 for 8 months and then spent a year there in 1988-89 where she taught 14 English classes a week in a local church. Carrol has used her Japanese language ability professionally in international banking, as a Japanese language line agent for Delta Airlines, as an interpretor for the construction of a sake brewery in Hillsboro Oregon, and for Hanna Andersson - a NW children's clothing company doing business in Japan.
Carrol and her husband have three children: Emma (13), Megumi (11) her name is Japanese for Grace, & Max (5). They have been happily married for 14 years.
Amos Nidifer - German Instructor (Inactive)
amos@trinityartscenter.com
Biography coming soon.
American Sign Language
mj@trinityartscenter.com
MJ Light, a homeschool graduate, holds two state titles for sign language song interpretation. She has been an instructor of American Sign Language (ASL) in settings that include a semester of introductory ASL for ANCHORS Academy (a homeschool umbrella), a Deaf Awareness workshop for the Sullivan County Police Dept as well as private and classroom lessons.
MJ has worked within the deaf community as an interpreter and, as a member of Hands of Vision Ministries, she has interpreted for Billy Wayne Arrington of Vision Productions. She also felt honored to interpret for such artists and personalities as Dottie Rambo, Mark Lowry, LeAnn Rimes, Delirious, Josh McDowell, Gary Smalley, Salvador, Avalon, and Sesame Street Live, but her must joyous encounter was with Jesus Christ, her Lord and Savior.
MJ has felt a call into deaf ministry for many years and feels abundantly blessed to serve as an interpreter both in her profession and in several local congregations, especially her home church, Calvary Church in Boones Creek. She currently awaits results regarding national certification with the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) and is pursuing a degree in Church Ministries with Global University.
David Konstantopoulas, Flute & Spanish Instructor
david@trinityartscenter.com
Bio coming soon.
Carrol Jackson - Japanese Instructor (Inactive)
carrol@trinityartscenter.com
Carrol Jackson is from the Pacific Northwest - Oregon. She and her husband (a graduate student at Emmanuel School of Religion) moved to Tennessee 3 years ago. Carrol has a degree in Physchology/Family Studies from Western Baptist College in Salem Oregon.
Carrol first visited Japan in the summer of 1979 as an exchange student. She immediately fell in love with the country and it's people. She returned to Japan in 1981 for 3 months, in 1984 for 8 months and then spent a year there in 1988-89 where she taught 14 English classes a week in a local church. Carrol has used her Japanese language ability professionally in international banking, as a Japanese language line agent for Delta Airlines, as an interpretor for the construction of a sake brewery in Hillsboro Oregon, and for Hanna Andersson - a NW children's clothing company doing business in Japan.
Carrol and her husband have three children: Emma (13), Megumi (11) her name is Japanese for Grace, & Max (5). They have been happily married for 14 years.
Amos Nidifer - German Instructor (Inactive)
amos@trinityartscenter.com
Biography coming soon.
Introduction to American Sign Language
Classroom instruction will focus on learning the basics of the American Sign Language as students progressively build vocabulary.
Materials: None.
Classroom instruction will focus on learning the basics of the American Sign Language as students progressively build vocabulary.
Materials: None.
American Sign Language 1
Classroom instruction will focus on learning intermediate concepts of the American Sign Language as students progressively build vocabulary. Portions of the class will also be spent learning about deaf culture.
Materials: None.
Spanish
Classroom instruction will focus on learning intermediate concepts of the American Sign Language as students progressively build vocabulary. Portions of the class will also be spent learning about deaf culture.
Materials: None.
Elementary Spanish
Class description coming soon.
Class description coming soon.
Spanish 1
Class description coming soon.
Materials: None.
German
Class description coming soon.
Materials: None.
Elementary German
This class, an introduction to the German Language, will teach the basics of the German language.
Materials: None.
This class, an introduction to the German Language, will teach the basics of the German language.
Materials: None.
