Creative Experienced Passionate
The strength of AIS is in the quality of our teaching artists.
AIS Teaching Artists
April Gentry-Sutterfield
Founder & Teaching Artist
20 years of experience as a theatre deviser and educator Understands the value of a beautiful sunrise after a long night Colleen Zaller
Teaching Artist
20 years of experience as a musician and educator Models the present of presence Mike Means
Teaching Artist
30 years of experience as an artist-of-all-disciplines and educator Mixes work and play with magic and whimsy Angela Collier
Teaching Artist
15 years experience as an actor, vocal coach, and educator Believes in the transformative power of investing in the individual |
Elly Bates
Teaching Artist
10 years of experience as studio painter and educator Teaches the skills of editing and revising to improve the composition of art...and life Lauren Kinder
Teaching Artist
20 years of experience as a visual artist and educator Inspires others to see the wonder in the world around them Equilla Walker
Teaching Artist
5 years of experience as a mixed media artist and photographer Knows the power of sharing what she sees Helene Lambert
Teaching Artist
40 years experience as an artist and educator Teaches with humility, love, and a good does of homespun humor |
Courtney Baker
Teaching Artist
10 years of experience as an actor and educator Keeps her sights on the stars for herself and her students Jacqueline Currie
Teaching Artist
20 years of experience as a visual artist and educator Rooted deeply in the earth with eyes hopefully set toward the next horizon Patty Oeste
Teaching Artist
10 years of European Operatic experience and 30 years in education Intent on bringing the joy of music to any and all wherever they are on life’s journey Sarah Teague
Teaching Artist
20 years experience as a writer and 6 years experience as an educator Never fears the process or power of a good revision |