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EXPERTS 8BIT EDUCATION offers a variety of digital media classes ranging from game design to cinematography. Adrian R. Sanchez, owner of 8Bit Education, is an ITT Graduate with Honors in the area of media technologies. He has been teaching throughout the Dallas Metropolitan area and has been working with Dallas International since 2011. His goal is to prepare students for the ever-growing IT markets. Adrian creates fun, interactive, and educational courses, which can be viewed on Facebook @8BitEducation and on Twitter @8BitEdu. Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since June 2013. ABRAKADOODLE® strives to provide a dynamic learning environment that actively sparks children’s imagination. Strategically designed lesson plans are based upon popular children’s books and are aimed to build cognitive, fine motor, and language skills. Kids are encouraged to explore their originality through process art and build confidence in their own creativity. Abrakadoodle provides adventure into art education and helps develop an appreciation of art.
ANDERSON PERFORMING ARTS
is owned and operated by Kristine Anderson. Mrs. Kristine was born and raised in Orange County, California, where she began her dancing journey at the tender age of 3. She continued dancing and competing with local dance studios throughout her childhood. In 2007, Mrs. Kristine began teaching classes. Her vision is to share her love and passion of dance, cheer, music, and theater with children. She hopes to inspire her students and create performers of tomorrow. Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since June 2017.
ALEXIS ARMSTRONG offers craft
instruction. She has been working for the Senior Recreation Center since 2017. Alexis has always enjoyed crafting with family and friends. She has helped with the holiday craft projects and decorating for parties and luncheons, and has even taken on the role of bingo caller since becoming a member of the team. Alexis enjoys helping others expand their creative expression and have fun. Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since January 2018.
CARYL BOOKER has been sharing
her passion for music with children since 2004. She learned to play piano as a child from her mother who was the church pianist. Caryl loves to see her students conquer new songs that boost their confidence. She strives to make a positive impact in children’s lives through the gift of music.
PATTI BRADLEY is a 200-Hour
Yoga Alliance-certified instructor with additional training from CorePower Yoga, YogaFit, and the Cooper Institute for Aerobics Research. Patti mixes several types of yoga into her teaching style, including Vinyasa, Power, and Hatha, paying special attention to transitions, alignment, safety, and fun. She loves that participants of all ages and mobility levels can enjoy the exploration and practice of yoga. Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since October 2012.
CHEFSVILLE® has been owned by
Scott Horwitz, executive director, since May 2006. His program empowers kids to make healthier food choices by providing opportunities to experiment with various flavors and food groups while learning about nutrition. Scott brings his years of chef experience to the classroom to give youngsters the opportunity to play with food because food should be fun! Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since September 2015.
JARED CHONTOS has been playing the drums since 2004. His passion for percussion led him to earn his Bachelor of Arts in Commercial Music from Trevecca Nazarene University. After graduation, he quickly began teaching private and group drum lessons. He currently serves as the Head of the Music Department and Drumline Instructor for Lucas Christian Academy. Jared loves to see children get excited and enthusiastic about drumming. KATHLEEN CLOWERS teaches Let’s Paint at the Senior Recreation Center. She began painting and drawing at a young age and has continued to develop her talent by learning from others her entire life. Kathleen loves to share her passion through hands on teaching with her students. She is most rewarded by helping others translate what they visually see into paintings. DAWN COOK teaches Creative Confections and has been working at the Senior Recreation Center since 2018. Dawn enjoys cooking and baking for her family and is always interested in trying new recipes. She enjoys working with others and looks forward to finding quick and delicious treats to make and share. Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since 2019.
NANCY CUNNINGHAM teaches Balance and Strength at the Senior Recreation Center. She began teaching group exercise classes in 1988, and earned her certification with Silver Sneakers in 2012. Over the years Nancy has led classes such as Silver and Fit, Zumba Gold, Jazzercise, and Chair Yoga. Nancy is passionate about balance, strength, and low impact aerobics classes. She incorporates body, mind, and spirit during her classes. Nancy believes that exercise, health, and happiness is vital for whole body wellness. ANGELA DANIEL teaches Creative
Confections and Card Making. She has been working for the City of Wylie since 2010 and at the Senior Recreation Center since 2016. Angela loves sharing her creativity and recipes with those around her. She has many great memories of cooking and baking with her grandmother, mother, and children. Her favorite quote is, “The fondest memories happen while gathered around the table.” Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since September 2016.
BEE EGAN is a certified USA Level
1 Archery Instructor. Bee began participating in the sport recreationally in 2013. She gained her love of archery through her family who taught her about the sport. Bee enjoys shooting with her family and participating in friendly competitions. Bee’s objective is to share her passion for archery with others.
SANDY ELKINS offers fine art painting classes. She started painting as a hobby in 2005. In 2011, she became a Robert Garden Certified Instructor. Her lessons include using oil paint, acrylic paint, watercolors, oil pastels, and charcoal. She teaches several techniques using the different mediums, through monthly classes and camps. She teaches perspective, color theory, and timesaving brush strokes, so students may develop a greater understanding of the visual world. Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since July 2012. ENGINEERING FOR KIDS®
brings math, science, technology, and engineering to children in a fun and challenging way. They encourage children to have fun while using their knowledge of engineering and science to design, create, and improve solutions to engineering problems. Programs are designed to meet national standards in STEM education from science, technology, engineering, and mathematics-affiliated associations. Engineering for Kids® engages students in hands-on, real-world engineering experiences. Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since June 2014.
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