Course Listing - by Instructor

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Name	Biography
B-Luv	, a Choreographer/Instructor is a 32 year pioneer, trailblazer in the line dance community. She has won a plethora of awards including 2 Lifetime Achievement Awards, Choreographer of The Year and Philadelphia Dance Legend! She has worked with several artists in the music industry which include Grammy Award Winner Peabo Bryson! She has been given the gift to do what she truly LOVES to do.....choreography and dance and it is her passion!
Shawn Alleyne	is a multi-talented Creator with a 13-year career that includes work in comics, novels, video game design, and more. He has self-published two anthologies, two novellas, a comic book series, and multiple art books. As an educator, he has taught his Comic Book and Literacy Arts Program for 12 years, collaborating with various institutions, both nationally and internationally.
Linda Bell	25WTW01- This workshop will be facilitated by a team of educators and organizers, including Linda Bell of East Mt. Airy Neighbors, Janice Lion, MSS, Lis Bass, Ph.D. and Sukey Blanc, Ph.D. https://mtairydiversityinitiative.notion.site/MANDI-Directory-c5ca920bec9f434aa92249fc815f20a8
Troy Bynum	, owner of TB Wildlife Photography LLC, is not only an enthusiastic birder but also a passionate wildlife photographer from Philadelphia, PA. Troy’s work focuses on capturing and showcasing the remarkable colors, intricate patterns, and rich textures that are abundant throughout the natural world. In his work, Troy draws attention to the oftentimes overlooked naturally occurring beauty found in the wild. Troy is on a mission to accentuate and celebrate the inherent magnificence of nature.
Rodney Chonka	has toured wineries throughout Europe and the US and has led wine tastings at MALT since 2009.
Maegan D'Amato	is a licensed mental health therapist and registered 500-hour yoga therapist. She has been using mindfulness meditation to help herself and others heal for nearly a decade. As a part of this, Maegan has been guiding Forest Baths in urban settings since 2018.
June Daley	is the owner of JuneBug Sweet Treats, a small-batch bakery in King of Prussia, PA where LOVE is always the first ingredient.
Nina Epstein	is known as the Digital Diva and has been an information technology instructor and consultant for over 25 years, helping individuals and small business owners use technology to solve their computing problems.
Yvonne Ferguson-Hardin	has been in the fitness industry for over 25 years. She is a degreed Fitness professional with certifications in Cancer Exercise, Gerontology, Physical education and more. Changing lives through specialized programming aimed to improve functional fitness in the 55 and over population is her goal.
Rebecca Fisher	is the cofounder of Philadelphia's top rated Beyond the Bell Tours. Beyond the Bell designs inclusive historical walking tours that put the people back into people's history. Rebecca is passionate about the intersection of social justice and tourism.
Mindy Flexer	is a professional artist and certified art teacher. She takes each student seriously as an artist and works to help each one meet their own artistic goals. She loves sharing her passion for art with people of all ages and walks of life, and believes in the power of art to transform people, communities, and the world. She has taught with MALT since 2009! Find Mindy online at www.mindyflexerart.com
Brian Foley	Stand-Up Comedy Class - Brian Foley started stand up later in life. He's a trial lawyer and law professor but rose fast and has performed at the world famous The Comedy Studio in Boston; as part of Florida’s Funniest; in Seoul, Korea; and Flemington, NJ. He’s opened for Joe Matarese, Joe Conklin, John Kensil, The Legendary Wid, Chris Rich, and others. He is the author of A New Financial You in 28 Days! A 37-Day Plan (Gegensatz Press). Brian also teaches public speaking and consults with attorneys regarding storytelling and trial. Law-focused classes- Brian Foley, Esq. practices law in Philadelphia (Mt. Airy), focusing on employment (wrongful termination, discrimination) and defamation. After graduating from Dartmouth College and Berkeley Law, he clerked for a federal judge and practiced at leading Philadelphia firms. He is a Lecturer at Rutgers Law, teaching Evidence and Employment Law; he won the teaching award at Drexel Law. Brian is a trial lawyer and member of the Board of Directors for the Eastern PA Chapter of the National Employment Lawyers Association. He also consults with lawyers about strategy, persuasive storytelling and speaking, and evidentiary issues Find out more at www.BrianJFoleyLaw.com
Paul Gannon	, ND, is a naturopathic doctor in practice for over twenty years, helping clients reach and maintain their health goals, tailoring the most effective cutting edge natural treatment protocols. He specializes in women’s health, cancer co-management and post-treatment thriving, gastrointestinal health, acute and chronic illness, as well as allergies and rheumatism.
Susan Gobreski	is a long-time policy advocate with extensive experience in public policy and civic engagement; she leads a strategic consultancy business, working with non-profit organizations engaged in democracy advocacy at the state and federal levels. She also currently serves on the state board of the League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania as the VP for government policy. She has served as director of several policy organizations, including Education Voters of PA, which she founded.
Rose Hammerman	creates programming for participants to engage in their natural surroundings through crafts and ancestral skills. Philly Free Range creates programming for all ages in a variety of ways: school and homeschooling groups, family programs, local events, and summer camps. Rose has collaborated to create programs for HRT, The Schuylkill Center, Echo Hill Outdoor School, The Land Health Institute, Yo! Just Ride, and more.
Gina Henry	created Go Global, Inc. to empower people to travel as much as they want. She has been taking about ten free vacations per year over the past quarter-century. Gina teaches this online class while she is traveling all over the USA & worldwide.
Rebecca Hoenig	has been an artist and art teacher for several decades. She is particularly inspired by nature and begins most of her work with drawing and observation from life.
Anne Johnson	, a certified teacher of the Alexander Technique and Art of Running instructor, joyfully teaches in-person and online classes worldwide, through MALT (since 1995!) and for her private local students in Mt Airy. She taught at the Boyer College of Music and Dance at Temple University for 15 years. She continues her outreach to people of all ages, professions, skill levels and diverse backgrounds. Anne is a graduate of The Sacred Science of Sound Crystal Alchemy Training with Jeralyn Glass. She brings her wisdom and experience from 25 years teaching the Alexander Technique into her explorations with sound healing with her Crystal Alchemy Bowls and her own voice.
Rachel Kriger	For Five Elements Class: Rachel has been practicing Five Element-style acupuncture for 15 years, and is continuously amazed by the wisdom of nature and how it guides her to align within herself and with the world around her. She loves helping others do the same. For Fire Building and Dutch Oven Cooking- Rachel and Nick Corso have cooked many meals on open fires in their backyard over the past 10 years. Before living in Philadelphia, they lived at Healthcote Community in Maryland, where they shared community meals every night, and Nick's famous cob oven pizza (perhaps a future cob biulding class is in order to get that experience here!). They cherished the connections they had there and want to share that experience with you. So come cozy up by the fire and let's nourish ourselves.
Jessica Liddell	is the owner of Bella Mosaic Art. It is the only studio in Philadelphia dedicated to the ancient art of mosaics. Artist-run and operated, we offer classes, facilitate community art projects, and create commissions.
Janice Lion	This workshop will be facilitated by a team of educators and organizers, including Linda Bell of East Mt. Airy Neighbors, Janice Lion, MSS, Lis Bass, Ph.D. and Sukey Blanc, Ph.D. https://mtairydiversityinitiative.notion.site/MANDI-Directory-c5ca920bec9f434aa92249fc815f20a8
Nathan Long	grew up in rural Appalachia, earned a BA in literature and an MFA in creative writing, and now lives in Philadelphia while teaching at Stockton University in NJ. Their work appears on NPR, and in over 100 publications, including Best Short Fictions 2023, Best Microfictions 2020, Tin House, Master’s Review, Electric Lit, and Witness. The Origin of Doubt, their collection of fifty short fictions, was a 2019 Lambda Award finalist. Nathan has been writing and teaching about flash fiction for over 20 years and still loves reading a new flash story. Nathan Alling Long has been baking bread for 30 years. He has worked at a commercial bakery as well as cooked at an organic restaurant, a commune, and for a meditation retreat. During the pandemic, he took on making sourdough when he was gifted a 15 year old starter, which he will share with the participants.
Vanessa Lowe	can be heard on G-Town Radio and the Spotify podcast, Vanessa's Money Hour. She spent 21 years in federal service supporting access to capital for underserved communities. Retired at age 56, she continues that work by leading Invest for Better circles – Impact Investing Learning Circles for Women, and financial coaching via VLL Consulting and Financial Education. She’s committed to moving personal and institutional money in pursuit of justice.
Paul Martin	has been teaching regularly since 2000. He has trained under internationally recognized Masters in QiGong, Tai Chi, and Healing Arts. He has taught several times at the prestigious National QiGong Association Conference.
Paul Mladjenovic	is an educator, national speaker and author of Stock Investing for Dummies and the owner of RavingCapitalist.com. He has taught with MALT for over 25 years
Susie Moore	is a licensed therapist, with 8 years of experience working with teenagers and adults. She utilizes active listening skills with her clients on a daily basis, believes strongly in the power of these skills, and is eager to share her knowledge about this topic with others. Susie is also teaching Journaling. She is a lifelong journal writer, and is eager to share her knowledge and experience with others.
Karl Morris	, Ph.D., is a professor of computer science at Temple University. He studies software development, smart systems, and education. He also has over 20 years of experience as a technologist and consultant in private, public, and non-profit sectors.
David Murphey	has pursued family genealogy for 15+ years, in the process of which he discovered links with many of the first immigrant settlers of Germantown. A published author of social history, his aim is to make the past come alive for others.
Sara Robbins	is an award winning fiber artist who resides in Mt. Airy. Sara weaves the traditional brooms and baskets of the Appalachian Mountains. She loves teaching the art of basket weaving and broom making and is grateful to those who take her classes with the desire to learn about and perhaps carry on these unique traditions.
Carin Sauerwein	is a natural dyer, artist, and educator with over 25 years of experience in botanical dyeing. After leaving the corporate fashion world, she founded Dye on the Side to reconnect with nature, creativity, and community. Her teaching practice is rooted in sustainability, sensory play, and creating calm through color.
Orr Shtuhl	is a James Beard-nominated food writer and educator. He has taught beer classes at Murray's Cheese, the Bedford Cheese Shop, and with his own beer tours project, The Bestest. He was the Washington City Paper's first beer columnist, and his writing has also appeared in The New York Times, Gastronomica, Serious Eats, and NPR.
Briana Smith-Torres	is owner of Growin Up Torres, a small family owned plant nursery in New Jersey. In addition, she lives with her family in an apartment, where indoor and outdoor space is extremely limited. However they manage to provide fruits, veggies, and herbs for their entire building. They have been doing this for the last 5 years and have gained the critical knowledge and the practical experience she hopes can benefit so many others.
Kaniesha Thomas	, MSW has been an entrepreneur for the last seven years. The mission of her business is to create art that embodies spirituality, healing and self care. www.revolutionaryratchet.com
Muyiwa Togun	is the Founder and CEO of Roy Urban Kollection (RUK), an African textile, art and fashion manufacturer and brand. He is an artist, textile and fashion designer, pulling inspiration from his Yoruba roots and his lived experience as a Nigerian youth.
Deb Williams	earned a BA in Art in 1976 at Rutgers University. She has been teaching pottery and sculpture to all ages for over 30 years in the greater Philadelphia area and NJ, both enrichment courses and on the college level, as well as providing workshops and residencies in public schools. Her passion for creating functional stoneware is only surpassed by her love of teaching this medium, and sharing in the joy and satisfaction with her students.
Lynne Williams	, EdD candidate is the Executive Director of the Philadelphia Area Great Careers Group, which provides online career education and networking. She writes resumes, LinkedIn profiles and company pages, and focuses on keywords. She is writing her doctoral dissertation on LinkedIn. Connect on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/lynnewilliams