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Women's Institute Fall 2008 Instructors
Lena Almodamga has been knitting for many years and is eager to share her love of the craft.
Maryrose Barron is an avid crafter who sells her work locally. She also has extensive experience refurbishing antiques.
Lynne Bettinger is an American Red Cross Pet First Aid and CPR instructor. She has trained over 1,000 people in pet first aid and has been featured in articles in the Washington Post and the New York Times.
Carleen Birnes teaches jewelry and wire wrapping. She one of the creators of Magntragems jewelry and the former co-owner of Bead Bungalow. Her jewelry is featured locally.
Pamela Blum is the group fitness manger at the Severna Park Racquetball and Fitness Club. She is a Master Trainer for both Spinning ®, Resist –a-Ball®, and Power Pilates Level 1.
Constance Bosna has been teaching private voice instruction for over 10 years. She is a coach to both a `chorus and quartet in the local area.
Rhonda Falcon has been the owner of Saucy Salamander, a restaurant and catering business in Annapolis, for the past 27 years. Her business philosophy is to offer creative, fresh, healthy foods.
Lorna Fitzgerald-Morris teaches in the college’s History department. Her degrees are in history and in international relations. Her master’s thesis was “Women in Espionage during World War II." She also developed programs for the Aspen Institute.
Melissa Frawley is a certified financial advisor with the Annapolitan Investment Group. She teaches a variety of finance classes at AACC.
Sandy Graybill teaches all levels of crocheting. She founded Operation CARES For Kids, which donates afghans to foster children.
Janet Hall is a professional decorative artist whose credentials include certification in faux painting. She has taught a wide variety of decorative painting and art courses.
Pamela Jones is a tour director for Women Traveling Together and a licensed travel guide in both Annapolis and Washington D.C. She is a member of the International Association of Tour Managers.
Alison Kelly teaches and develops career change training materials for Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation. She is a former personnel manager and training administrator in the private sector.
Lorian Lipton is the worldwide program manager for a well-known multinational computer business. She is a published author and public speaker with more than 30 years of demonstrated experience.
Stephanie McBee is a social worker in private practice in the Annapolis are. She works with both children and adults.
Trish McGarty is the director of IT and planning for the Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities. She has taught numerous workshops on the local and national level.
Debi McKibben is a certified personal trainer who has been teaching for the past 17 years. She is the owner of Simply Stronger L.L.C. in Arnold, MD.
Michael Meganhardt is a private contractor who specializes in residential improvements.
Last Updated: Sep 3 2008 12:29PM