| Name |
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| Charles J. Adams III |
Local author and storyteller, Charles J. Adams III was born in Reading, Pennsylvania, in 1947 and resides there today. In addition to his books, Adams also writes regular features on travel and local legends in the Reading Eagle newspaper and has written travel stories for several other magazines and publications. He has also been the morning air personality on radio station WEEU in Reading, where he has been employed since 1978.
Adams has been a speaker at the International Ghost Hunters Alliance and GhostWorld conventions in Gettysburg, Pa., and at regional paranormal conferences in New Jersey, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. He has been interviewed on ghostly topics in England, Ireland, Northern Ireland, South Africa, and on several American radio and television stations.
He has also appeared on The History Channel's "Haunted America: New York" and "Haunted America: Philadelphia" programs and has served as consultant and on-air "expert" for programs on hauntings and ghosts on The Learning Channel, MTV, and The Travel Channel. His latest television work is a segment at the haunted Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia for The Travel Channel's "Mysterious Journeys" series. |
| Elizabeth Alakszay |
Liz is an avid organic gardener, naturalist, quality systems engineer in the pharmaceutical industry, and educator who has been gardening for over 40 years. The Penn State Extension Chester County Master Gardener Coordinator for over 6 years before retiring in 2017. She has also worked at Longwood Gardens continuing education instructor and course designer on vegetable gardening. Liz continues to lecture and hold numerous workshops throughout the region on horticultural topics including growing vegetables, pollinator gardens and landscaping with native plants. |
| Charlotte Ann Albertson Cooking School |
Charlotte Ann Albertson has been directing cooking classes in Philadelphia and Florida for twenty-seven years. In operation since 1973, her school's enviable status as the area's longest standing, owes much to her unique combination of talent, training and total dedication. A Master's degree in Education from the University of Pennsylvania plus graduate studies at Penn's Annenberg School of Communication and Wharton School of Business gives her the skills to both recognize and recruit the finest teachers from the world of food.
Extensive travel coupled with classes at prestigious international cooking schools, among them La Varenne and Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, in kitchens in the top European restaurants, a summer at the American Embassy in Switzerland, and Beringer Vineyards in California's Napa Valley, provide her with insight into current food trends. Her position as consultant to food and wine companies, libraries and cultural institutions is further evidence of the high professional esteem in which she is held. She earned the Delaware Valley Restaurant Association's Panache award for her significant contribution to promoting education within the food industry.
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| Phyllis Allen |
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| Annie Amoon Richard |
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| Chester County Art Assn |
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| Roger Arthur |
Roger Arthur has been a student of the Civil War and Abraham Lincoln his entire life. He has traveled extensively across America visiting most of the major Civil War and Lincoln sites. He holds a Bacherlor's and Master's degree in history. He is now a retired history teacher with 20 years classroom and 30 years experience lecturing to adults in libraries, civil clubs and night schools about a variety of history topics.. |
| Mita Barot |
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| Mark Bergkvist |
Mark is an accomplished, international award-winning photographer. Over 40 years ago Mark got hooked on photography developing black and white film in the darkroom. Today Mark's personal passion is for Landscape Photography and his work is available at many local art shows and galleries. Mark has extensive experience in all areas of photography from Macro, Sports, Portraits, Travel, Nature and video. Mark also teaches photography at several local camera clubs and community groups. Mark is certified if Heartsaver First Aid/CPR/AED.
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| Jason Bishop |
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| Bobby Bohrer |
Head Golf Professional and Director of Golf at Pickering Valley Golf Club, Phoenixville, since 1987; responsible for all professional golf lessons provided at the club. |
| Molly Borgese |
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| Joe Buglio |
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| Rich Buoni |
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| Kenneth Cadogan |
Fourth degree Black Belt Certified by the U.S. Aikido Federation; Certified Women's Self-Defense instructor; 16 years of Martial Arts teaching experience. |
| Barbara (Bobbi) Caley |
For the past 35+ years, Barbara (Bobbi) Caley has taught sign language to people of all ages-- infants, elementary students, high school students, adults, and grandparents. Bobbi has a Master’s degree in Deaf Education and was a teacher of deaf children for ten years before homeschooling her own children. She now works part-time for DeafCAN! a social service agency serving deaf and deaf-blind individuals. In addition, she teaches American Sign Language at Gwynedd Mercy University. Bobbi is deaf from measles she had as a baby.
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| Richard Calla |
Richard Calla has traveled extensively to Italy and has organized and led tour of 3 cities. He is President of Italian language and culture club of 100 members; teacher of Italian at Widener University, Exton; teaher of Italian small group; ESL English tutor of immigrants; public speaker and published author of "Father Injustice." |
| Francis Caracappa |
Francis Caracappa is the senior student (Sihing) at the Martial Arts and Fitness Center in Malvern, PA. He has 10 years of experience in Wing Chun. |
| Halyna Church |
Teaching Night School classes since 1979. Gardening knowledge is from hands on experience, plant merchandising, and Master Gardening certification. Enjoys company of people, plants, and natural world. |
| Gina Cincotta |
The first handmade bracelet Gina Cincotta made was for her Cabbage Patch kid doll. She never stopped creating jewelry from found objects, beads, and wire. She graduated from the University of the Arts, Philadelphia, in Silversmithing and Art Education. She owned Silver Wings Studio in Chester Springs for 10 years. She currently makes jewelry in her home studio. |
| Linda Collier |
Cellar Mistress, Collier's of Centreville |
| Maureen Collins |
Fun and energetic AFAA certified group instructor with 32 years of fitness training experience and 10 different certifications. |
| Tony Dahm, Associate Broker |
Tony Dahm is a Broker/Associate with eXp Realty, LLC. He has been a full-time real estate professional since 2004, having closed over $70 million in sales and more than 240 transactions during that time.
Mr. Dahm's background is in Contracts and Contract Negotiations. Prior to making real estate his full-time profession, he spent 21 years writing and negotiating contracts for an engineering firm and a major international software firm. He has also managed rental properties in Pennsylvania and Maryland.
Education:
- B.S. Widener University, Business Management
- M.S. Widener University, Industrial Management.
Tony is a real estate instructor at Chester County Night School and Delaware County Community College.
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| Shawn Dempsey |
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| Jeff Dippel |
Jeff is a career art instructor and lifetime calligrapher and designer, involved in signpainting, photography, sculpture, ceramics, woodworking, and everything art. He is a retired art teacher, having taught for 27 years at East High School in West Chester. |
| Edmund Dracup |
Masters Degree in Financial Services (MSFS), Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Certified Financial Planner Practitioner (CFP®), Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP), Certified in Long-Term Care (CLTC), and Investment Advisor with MML Investors Services, LLC. Ed has over 34 years of relevant experience.
Ed Dracup is a registered representative of and offers securities, investment advisory and financial planning services through MML Investors Services, LLC, Member SIPC, 100 Sterling Pkwy, #307, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050, 717-76791-3300
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Registered Representative of and securities offered through MML Investors Services, LLC. (MMLIS). Home office located at 1295 State Street, Springfield, MA 01111 (413) 737-8400. Member SIPC (www.sipc.org). |
| Jay Erb |
Jay Erb, a Chester County park ranger and adventure education facilitator, is also the chair of the North Coventry Parks & Recreation Commission. Jay has been involved with challenge course facilitation, environmental education, and resource management since 1998. He's also the founder and Chief Instructor of the Tae Kwon Do Academy, a not-for-profit martial arts school established in 1987. |
| Roger Gaskill |
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| Brooke George |
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| Ingrid Guthrie, RYT, CPT |
Igrid Guthrie is a Cerftified Yoga instructor and a retired Professional Ballerina. |
| Phil Haddad |
Tai Chi instructor since 2009; studied under Master Charles Brynan of the Pear Garden School of Tai Chi, where he learned the Yang style long form, along with the sword and fan forms. He has been teaching in the adult education program for Chester County Night School for the last five years. |
| Jan Herbster |
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| Julia Inslee |
Julie is an English tutor at Delaware County Community College and a dairy sheep farmer in Chester County. For the past couple of years, eager crafters have come to the farm to learn the art of needle felting. My needle felted critters, table mats, and other fiber arts can be found around the county at various craft shows and farmers markets. |
| Carousel Instructor |
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| Brannon Johnson |
Brannon Johnson has been rowing for over a decade and coaching for the last 6 years. She is a former City National Jr. Champion and was a four-year Division I Collegiate athlete at the University of Texas. |
| Malcolm Johnstone |
Malcolm Johnstone is the Community Engagement Officer for Arts, Culture
and Historic Preservation with the Cultural Alliance of Chester County,
an initiative of the Chester County Community Foundation located at the
historic Lincoln Building in downtown West Chester. He has been a
presentor for many local and statewide organizations. He is also a
trained classical guitarist, having graduated from the San Francisco
Conservatory of Music and performed throughout the US and Spain.
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| Russ Jones |
Russ Jones is a past commander of the Main Line Sail and Power Squadron. He holds a Senior Navigator rating from the United States Power Squadron, a US Coast Guard Captain's License, is a Navy veteran, and also has extensive experience in sailing on the Chesapeake Bay and elsewhere. |
| Erin Kane |
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| Jackie Kane |
Jackie Kane is an Artist / Photographer who specializes in realistic paintings of various subjects with an emphasis on color.
Educated in Art and Design along with Photography, Jackie’s artistic journey includes college Art studies along with Figurative Painting at Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art and studies in Atelier Style Oil Painting. A vivid color palette, realistic painting and sharp photo images, reflect her personal fine art painting and photographic style.
Her architectural photography reflects expertise in Historic Interior Design and includes Hagley Museum, Wilmington, DE, The Read House, New Castle, DE, and various historic Cape May properties, as clients.
Jackie Kane is a member of Oil Painters of America (OPA), National Oil & Acrylic Painters Society (NOAPS) and Delaware Valley Art League (DVAL). She resides in S. E. Pennsylvania with her blonde Labrador, Daisy Violet. WEBSITES: jackiekanefineart.com and jackiekanephotography.com |
| Larry Kaufman |
Larry Kaufman has bee teaching Comedy Improv for seven years. He is lso a Driving Instructor who has used Improv on the road with his students. He has learned to think fast with beginner students! He has been performing since 2000 with groups such as Full Circle Improv, Second Circle, and has been the leader of Open Circle for the past eight years. He brings a relaxed but enthusiastic attitude to the teaching of improvisation.
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| Robert Korbonits |
Bob has a MS in Agriculture Economics and has worked as a Director at the Department of Agriculture in Harrisburg. He has been raising chickens at his home for the past 3 years. |
| Katie Lembo |
Senior Creative Director of Voice Coaches, John Gallogly has been involved in acting, voice work, singing, and performance since he was featured in the "New York's Finest" ad campaign at age nine! John's industry experience, including his work as a professional announcer, allows him to provide broad perspective to our clients. John has been
part of the Voice Coaches team since our beginning and has trained and developed demos for aspiring Voice Actors across the country.
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| Martin Liebhardt |
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| Reggie Loper |
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| Alexandra Loufik |
Alexandra is a native Russian Language teacher who also gives private lessons. She does work as a Russian voice over and proofreader/translator for many pharmaceutical companies. |
| Jessica Lowenadler Sontag |
ADVENTUROUS EATER • PASSIONATE COOK • LIFELONG ARTIST
Growing up in a Swedish home, my food was different from my classmates’ weekly meatloaf and shake-n-bake dinners. In addition to the Swedish dishes that were staples, my mom was constantly trying new recipes that my dad, brother, sister and I all enthusiastically tasted and rated.
Jessica Lowenadler Sontag
As for art, it’s just always been a part of me. As a child, I was quiet and
loved to read and draw. I didn’t care about climbing trees with my brother &
sister. Instead, I’d be up in my room with a notebook, happy to be alone.
This passion for variety and trying new things has been passed on to me and now to my three children and husband. As a mother, my approach to food is as much about nutrition as it is about the flavor. I get really inspired by food from different cultures and learning about the countless ingredients and techniques. |
| Mary Ann Maggitti |
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| Elise Mattie |
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| Peter Mavrides |
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| Bryan McCloskey |
Bryan McCloskey, MS, CASL & W. Marshall Pearson, Attorney at Law
Phone: 484-517-4422
Email: bryan@revisionistwealth.com
Address: 107 E. Lancaster Ave., Suite 102, Downingtown, PA 19335
Website: https://revisionistwealth.com/ Jointly taught from two perspectives. Legal perspective by Marshall Pearson, attorney who has been practicing in the area for over 20 years. Financial perspective from Bryan McCloskey, local retirement and investing advisor, specializing in Retirement accounts and Tax Strategy in retirement, over a decade in the business, local to Downingtown. |
| Cindy McMenamin |
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| David Megay |
David Megay David Megay has been an attorney in Pottstown and Phoenixville for over 31 years. David is currently with O'Donnell, Weiss & Mattei, P.C. Law firm and specializes in Real Estate and Business Planning |
| Nick Montalto |
United States Power Squadron (USPS) Senior Navigator, Certified Instructor, and assistant Education Officer. Courses taught include Sail, Piloting, Weather, and America's Boating Course. Mr. Montalto has crewed or captained on boats from 17 ft. runabout to 46-foot sailing catamaran. |
| Sherin Motawea |
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| Eo Omwake |
Eo Omwake, a multifaceted painter residing in Oxford, PA has a lot to offer his viewers. After his graduation in 1964 from the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art, in Philadelphia, PA he has had many exhibitions worldwide. His paintings have been featured at the Philadelphia Art Museum, Whitney Biennial in NYC, Germany, Canada and Iran, as well as published in multiple magazines such as Art Forum and Art News. Eo has been a founding member in the “Golden Age” of Philadelphia art. He has also been one of the first to experiment with “bad taste” art such as incorporation of glitter and fur into his paintings, as well as the creation of pattern paintings. He has been teaching at the Delaware Art Museum since 1974, and started his own Fine Arts Academy in Chadds Ford in 2003.
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| Marshall Pearson |
W. Marshall Pearson, Attorney at Law
Phone: 484-517-4422
Address: 107 E. Lancaster Ave., Suite 102, Downingtown, PA 19335
Website: https://revisionistwealth.com Jointly taught from two perspectives. Legal perspective by Marshall Pearson, attorney who has been practicing in the area for over 20 years. Financial perspective from Bryan McCloskey, local retirement and investing advisor, specializing in Retirement accounts and Tax Strategy in retirement, over a decade in the business, local to Downingtown.
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| Nancy Plummer |
I am a survivor of stage 4 ovarian cancer and two cases of metastatic brain cancer. As a Wellness & Relationship coach, I've helped hundreds of people have a more empowered life through individual sessions, group seminars, and as a guest speaker. I have also been an award-winning documentary filmmaker, PBS on-air personality, and have a masters degreee in education. I am currently a columnist for the Chester County/Unionville Times, and am writing a book about becoming the best U.
My website is: www.BecomingThe Best U.com |
| Reba Price |
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| Monica Rhoten |
AHA Certified Instructor with 13 years CPR teaching experience |
| Camilo Rodrigues |
Angela has a bachelor degree in Education of Languages from La Salle University in Colombia and a Master Degree in Human Resources and Employment Relations from Penn State University. I have been working for banking / finance as small business consultant for around five years in Philadelphia area and California Orange County Market. |
| Matt Schillizzi |
Co-owner and Tour Director, City Food Tours.
Eric Matzke is a self-proclaimed food nerd. From his study of sustainable agriculture and economic botanicals in college to advanced pastry courses at The Philadelphia Restaurant School, he has an insatiable appetite to learn about delicious foods. Eric has a solid background in not only wine, beer, cheese, and chocolate, but also Brazilian Rodizio cuisine and Aphrodisiac foods.
Eric has extensive tour-guide experience and has planned events for non-profits and convention groups across the US. He received his Bachelors of Science Degree in Zoology from Eastern Illinois University and his Masters in Fine Arts at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia.
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| Mike Simmons |
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| Michael Skiff |
 Michael Skiff, CFP®, ChFC® is a registered representative of and offers securities, investment advisory, and financial planning services through MML Investors Services, LLC, Member SIPC • 5001 Louise Drive, Suite 300, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 • 717-791-3300. |
| Heidi Terrels |
Popular CCNS instructor of beginning crochet for over 20 years, Heidi Novino has been instrumental in getting literally hundreds of West Chester area women “hooked” on crochet! |
| Stephen Vignovich |
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| Joanne Vitali |
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| Heather Wadsworth |
Heather Wadworth is a certified group fitness instructor who has worked in the field of group exercise for over 17 years. She is also a certified pilates instructor, a licensed Zumba instructor, a certified water aerobics instructor and an Arthritis Foundation exercise and aquatics group instructor. Heather is owner and director of GOING Fit, Inc., a company that sends certified, trained and insured group exercise instructors to different sites to teach exercise classes, particularly to retirement communities for the 55 + and elementary and pre schools for children's programs. All of GOING Fit exercise classes are based are Arthritis Foundation-friendly. |
| Pam Walsh |
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| Linda Watjen |
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| Tina Welsch |
Tina graduated with a college degree in translation from the University of Saarland in Germany and has been working as a freelance translator in German, French and English and has translated for various organizations such as Habitat for Humanity. She is also a private German tutor. She has lived in Germany for over a decade and is a native speaker. |
| Dawn White |
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| Nancy White |
computer instructor at Main Line School Night in Radnor, PA and Delaware County Community College in Media, PA and loves to teach others how to make the very best use of technology for life and work. Find Nancy's contact info at www.partnercomputing.com. Call her at 610-357-1525 or email nwhite@partnercomputing.com
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| Paul Wilburn |
Professional dance instructor since 1985. Owner of Cut-A-Rug DJ Dance Enterprises since 1993. |
| Staff Winterthur Museum |
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| Tim Young |
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