Since the age of 3, dance has always been part of Mary Ann’s life. A graduate of Westfield State College, she continued her studies in dance while obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. She later received a Master’s degree in Special Education and has taught within the Hampshire Regional, Northampton and Easthampton Schools as a preschool and elementary special needs educator. Mary Ann continuously travels to workshops and conventions throughout the year to combine her professional teaching experience with the love of dance, movement and fi tness. She holds certifi cates in Aerobics, Pilates & Holistic Counseling. She is a member and certifi ed through the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA). Mary Ann is also a Licensed Director and Instructor for Music Together®. In the healing arts, she has been a Reiki Master practitioner for over 5 years. Most recently, Mary Ann has completed her certification as a Kripalu Yoga Teacher through the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health in Stockbridge, MA

As the Band Director for South Hadley’s Middle School, Brooks leads over 160 students in grades 4-8 in pursuing their dreams within instrumental music. His concert & jazz bands are well known throughout the local and state community.for their versitility, discipline and technique. A strong advocate for implementing music technology into his teaching, Brooks also enjoys playing trumpet for weddings and concerts throughout the state as both a soloist and with the New England Brass Quartet. He earned a Master’s degree from UMASS Amherst and has been an adjunct faculty member of Bay Path College where he’s taught history courses in Western Music & American Jazz. For the past 5 years, Brooks has offered Jazz Workshops that are great opportunities for music students throughout the valley.