“Music chose me at a young age. I perform, write, arrange and teach music because it’s who I am and my gift to the world.”
Anthony L. Reed
Instructor in Theater & Dance
Education
B.S. Northwest Missouri State University M.F.A. Southern Illinois University
“I hope students are able to see the direct connections between what they learn in their science or mathematics classes and real world applications, especially in Theater and Dance.”
Jacob D. Hiser
Instructor in Music
Education
B.M. New England Conservatory B.M. Missouri State University
What do you hope students will take away from your interactions with them?
That music-making doesn’t have to be centered around achievement or “perfection”, but can exist in a place of playfulness and freedom and love
Jameel Moore
Associate Director of College Counseling
Education
B.S. Endicott College M.A. Endicott College
“I am fortunate to work alongside and partner with bright, motivated, thoughtful, and creative students every day. They inspire and educate me far more than they realize and it is truly a gift to be even a small part of their growth and development toward young adulthood.”
Patrick A. Kelly
Instructor in Religion, Ethics & Philosophy
Education
M.Theological Studies Harvard Divinity School All But Dissertation Drew University B.A. Fordham University
Humberto Delgado Velazquez
Instructor in Modern Languages
Education
M.A. Harvard University Ph.D. Harvard University B.A. Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico
Dionna Richardson-Alayyubi
Assistant Dean of Faculty
Education
B.A. Kent State University Ph.D. University of Akron
“I love the “aha” moments when a student beams with pride after they’ve figured out something they’ve been struggling with.”
Louise F. Kandle
Instructor in Music
Education
M.Mus. Malmo Musikhogskola, Sweden
“Music is for everyone -all levels and genres are welcome. Music is a lifelong endeavor and anything is possible if you put your heart and mind into it. Each student play an important part of the make up of the inclusive, warm, friendly, diverse and rich musical community at PEA and beyond.”
Diana J. Davis
Instructor in Mathematics
Education
B.A. Williams College M.S. Brown University Ph.D. Brown University
Jason A. Baseden
Director of Athletics & Physical Education
Education
M.A. Ohio State University B.S. St. John’s University – Staten Island