Jennifer Huang is a practicing fine artist and designer from Bay Area, California. She received her BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago with a focus on Painting and Visual Communications Design. Through the exploration of different mediums, Jennifer’s work touches on themes of belonging, home, and self-discovery. She is an experienced acrylic and oil painter. She loves teaching and is very positive and loves being able to inspire creativity in the classroom from all of her students.

Ariana J. Perez is a graduate of California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB) with a B.A. in Art Education. She is a self-taught fine arts figurative painter who specializes in oil portraiture. Her work has been displayed in multiple art shows at CSUB and at the Bakersfield Museum of Modern Art (BMoA). Ariana has also curated shows in her community to bring light to many artists. She has a background in educating diverse groups of children in Spanish and English during her internships. She is an energetic person who has a passion for art and art history — she truly believes that every child is an artist and hopes to share her knowledge in an effective classroom environment.

Esther Choi is a graduating senior from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She majored in Biology and double minored in Anthropology and Society & Genetics. Although her main area of focus was in the life sciences, her education has lent her a strong foundation in Mathematics. Her background in Education consists of 4+ years of Tutoring experience in private and public institutions, internships with multiple local middle and high schools, as well as seminar-based instruction for Education through UCLA (Cal Teach). She hopes to use her unique background to teach Math and Science in engaging and fun ways for students!

Andrew Aghadjanians is a mixed-media artist from Pasadena, California. He completed his BFA in Illustration at ArtCenter College of Design in 2022. Andrew is experienced in life drawing and painting from a variety of mediums as well as teaching sports and art to K-12. He loves teaching and hopes to motivate and support students on their creative journeys. He believes that art is a powerful tool for self-expression and personal growth. He strives to create a classroom environment where students feel safe and supported to take risks and explore their creativity. He believes that all students have the potential to be artists, and he loves helping them discover their unique talents.

Kathleen Lopez, a San Fernando Valley native, attended the University of California, Riverside where she obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Studio Art in 2015. She previously worked in a sculpture workshop where she learned and taught woodworking, welding, and ceramics. Recently, she began teaching an afterschool art program to students ranging from preschool to 2nd grade. Kathleen’s specialty lies in hand built ceramics and she enjoys creating whimsical pieces. Her full-time job consists of being a sign artist for Trader Joe’s which allows her to continue her passions on a daily basis. Additionally, she is in the process of building a ceramic studio from scratch to establish her own business and eventually teach classes. She always brings a positive attitude to the classroom with a focus on fun and learning.

Stephanie Diamond attended Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, GA where she received her Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education and obtained her Master’s Degree in Adolescent Education and Social Studies. There, she also became an Education Specialist in Secondary Education as well as a Doctor of Education in Teaching and Learning in Social Studies in Education. Stephanie has been a dedicated teacher for 18 years. She has had experience with teaching privately as well as in several public schools, having worked with students from K-8th grade. Stephanie also has experience in creating lesson plans and curriculum. Her passion for working with children has helped her continue her teaching career throughout the years. She maintains a well managed, safe, and open learning space for all her students.

Esther Choi is a graduating senior from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She majored in Biology and double minored in Anthropology and Society & Genetics. Although her main area of focus was in the life sciences, her education has lent her a strong foundation in Mathematics. Her background in Education consists of 4+ years of Tutoring experience in private and public institutions, internships with multiple local middle and high schools, as well as seminar-based instruction for Education through UCLA (Cal Teach). She hopes to use her unique background to teach Math and Science in engaging and fun ways for students!

Mylinh Nguyen graduated with a BFA in Illustration from California State University Long Beach. Ever since she was a child, creating has been a great love of hers. While Mylinh’s recent practices have now shifted towards 3D Design, she is still passionate by utilizing her fundamental skills in Painting and Drawing. The quality of all of her work is intricate, professional, & neat, and she strives to impart these traits to all of her students.

Christopher Shelton is a result-oriented educator with over eleven years of experience in education. He graduated with Latin Honors from the University of California Los Angeles with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature.

Throughout his career, he has worked as an in-classroom teacher, an online instructor, and a one-on-one personal tutor. He has taught students in age ranges from preschool to adults. He has also taught in South Korea for two years as well as at the Shanghai High School International Division for five and a half years. During his time there he worked as both a homeroom teacher and a college admissions mentor. He not only created his own syllabus and curriculum for the year but also taught honors-level core English, intermediate-level core English for 9th and 10th-grade students, and taught 12th-grade optional economics class, Global Perspective. He has also worked as an educational consultant, language and dialect coach, and test prep instructor. He deeply enjoys exposing his students to various English language authors while also aiding in their development of crucial writing abilities. He looks forward to sharing his skills with all of his future students.