JoAnne Allman has taught RAD for the college for the past two years. She received her training at American University in Washington, D.C.

Lena Almodamqa has been knitting for many years and is eager to share her love of the craft.

Kristen Arant is a performing artist, drummer and instructor. She is the founding director of the Young Women’s Drumming Empowerment Project. Her drumming workshops for young and old are held throughout the Washington D.C. area.

Dottie Arthur is an professional decorative painter who has been teaching theorem and floorcloth painting at Carrol County Farm Museum for the past nine years.

Lynne Bettinger is an American Red Cross Pet First Aid and CPR instructor. She has trained over 1,000 people in the pet first aid and has been featured in articles in the Washington Post and the New York Times.

Judy Billage, Attorney at Law has been practicing law in Maryland for over 30 years, currently in the areas of family law, adoption, wills and estates. She also works on community boards concerned with zoning and environmental issues.

Carleen Birnes teaches jewelry and wire wrapping. She is one of the creators of Mantra Gems jewelry and the former-co-owner of Bead Bungalow. Her jewelry is featured locally.

Pam Blum is the group fitness manager 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.

Sally Franceschina has been a financial counselor for the past 25 years. She began her own business, Organization Plus, and now works with Annapolis Accounting Services. She teaches individuals how to make sound financial decisions during challenging life transitions.

Melissa Frawley is a certified financial adviser with the Annapolitan Investment Group. She teaches a variety of finance classes at AACC.

Mary Fridley is board certified in gerontology and has more than 20 years experience in geriatric health. She speaks nationally on the topic and is a consultant to the Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities.

Anne Gleeson teaches landscaping and plant propagation in the college’s biology department.

Sandra Graybill teaches all levels of crocheting. She founded Operation CARES For Kids, which donates afghans to foster children.

Katie Katza has been a fitness instructor for over 20 years. She is the owner of Kat Dance Fitness and the creator of a strength and stretch training DVD.

Alison Kelly teaches and develops career change training material for Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation. She is a former personnel manager and training administrator.

Trish Kim is one of only two Accredited Staging Professional Masters-ASPM, in the Northern Virginia area. She has been in the design business since 1988 in the Washington D.C Metropolitan area and is the owner of Staged Interior.

Sue Lenderking has been the owner of Seams Sew Unique for the past 29 years. She is an experienced seamstress and instructor, and is the past president of the Association of Sewing and Design Professionals — Baltimore Chapter.

Lorian Lipton 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 experience.

Tina Marks is a certified instructor of integrative yoga therapy and Usui Reiki practitioner. She leads workshops in wellness, healing and relaxation.

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.

Annellen Moore is a musician, former science teacher and an experienced hike leader.

Satyam Nicholson is a Registered Yoga Teacher(RYT) with Yoga Alliance and the founding director and lead instructor of Renaissance Yoga. He received his yoga teacher training in India.

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