Director and Staff

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  Toby Dewey - Director

  Toby Dewey comes to Summer Arts at Fayerweather from The Cambridge School of Weston (8 years) and the Charles River Creative Arts Program in Dover MA where he was director for 30 years. Toby was the the founding Artistic Director of Urban Improv/Rehearsal for Life in Boston. He holds a BA in English from Beloit College and a MEd from Antioch College. The Freelance Press has published six of his musicals written for young people.
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  Alex Joseph

  Alex (she/her) is a student at Skidmore College studying psychology. She was previously a CIT and is very excited to be returning this summer as a counselor. You can often find her in the textiles room or reading in the library during festival period.  Outside of camp, Alex loves to cook and bake, listen to music, and hang out with friends!
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  Amy Walrod

  Amy is an artist and a teacher living and working in the Boston area with her son Lucas, and her two dogs, Mojo and Rex. After a number of years as a freelance illustrator, Amy came to the field of teaching with the same enthusiasm that she has for making art. She is passionate about storytelling and making art accessible to all. Amy is excited to be joining Summer Arts at Fayerweather and is looking forward to working with such a talented group of students.
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  Andre’a Victorian

  Andre'a (she/her) is an artist, writer, and a graduate of Bennington College. She loves art and expression in all forms, seeing them not only as ways to create but also as powerful tools for reflection and healing. Andre'a is excited to share her love of art with campers at the Fayerweather Summer Arts program, and can’t wait to make this summer full of creativity, laughter, and unforgettable moments!
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  Andrew McCarroll

  Andrew is a student of mechanical engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. He is thrilled to be returning to Fayerweather after nine years as a student, one year as a camper, and three as a Summer Arts staff member! He treasures sharing his love of flyable crafts, youth rock bands, and tastefully competitive sports with the Fayerweather community.
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  Bella Takata

  Bella is so excited to be a film instructor at Fayerweather this summer! She is currently a student of English, Theatre, and Film at Grinnell College. Bella is a maker of all things, and can always be found cooking up a script, playing on the stage, or styling elaborate outfits. Her artistic mission centers around having fun and being passionate about creative work, and she can't wait to share her love of film and creation in camp this summer! 
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  Bran Trice

  Bran is looking forward to returning to Summer Arts for his third summer as the Health Practitioner. Outside of Summer Arts, he has worked in the Health Office at Fayerweather for 4 years and has coached Fayerweather's basketball program for 9 years. He is skilled in assessing health needs, implementing treatment plans, and educating students, families, and staff on a wide range of health topics. As a dedicated and compassionate healthcare professional, he believes in a holistic approach that combines clinical expertise with empathy and clear communication to ensure that students are healthy, supported, and ready to learn. He has a deep respect for each student and family's unique experience and approaches his work with care, inclusivity, and a little bit of humor.
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  Carlos Paronis

  Carlos received a BFA from Massachusetts College of Art and Design in 2024. Since then, he has been teaching and mentoring at locations such as Cambridge Community Television, Hunt’s Photo & Video, and Mass Art. He embraces the power of photography to share real life stories with others. Carlos’ work addresses themes such as a lineage, and community and how one's lived environment shapes their individuality. His work has been included in group exhibitions at the Cambridge Art Association, Photographic Resource Center at Lesley University, Mass Art and Lex Art in Lexington MA. Carlos was recently awarded the “Art For Social Justice Grant” which was disturbed by the Cambridge Art Council.
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  Conor Toland

  Conor is an artist and animator based in Brookline. Since graduating with a BFA in Animation in 2023, he has worked alternately in children’s programs leading art activities and on various professional animated projects. He has a passion for visual art and storytelling and hopes to inspire the next generation of artists at Fayerweather!
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  Cy Perkins

  Cy is attending Skidmore college. His sports accolades include playing Varsity sports in high school where he won an MVP award in ultimate frisbee. Cyrus plays intramural basketball at Skidmore and can't wait to play sports with everyone this summer. 
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  Dana Douglas

  Dana is a recent graduate of MassArt’s Art Education program and completed her student teaching at Ruth Batson Academy. Her art has crossed many mediums, but her favorites are collage, printmaking and zines - and while Dana’s personal work focuses on themes of identity and media culture, she highly encourages her students to embrace their own passions in their art. When she’s not making art, she can be found reading, taking walks in nature, or playing video games.
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  Emmett Wiley

  Emmett is an economics major at Colgate University and has just graduated.  Emmett grew up playing as many sports as he could and loves to have fun and laugh with everyone he meets. He is excited to return for his 3rd year at Summer Arts as a sports teacher.
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  Jared Hall

  Jared is an award-winning animator, filmmaker and illustrator. Born and raised in Jamaica, he left to study illustration at RISD and Experimental Animation at CalArts. He is also the first Jamaican to be inducted into the Princess Grace Foundation, an art fellowship that recognizes emerging talent in animation, film and theatre. He loves cartoons, anime, reading and baking banana bread with chocolate chips.
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  Jason Patanao

  Hello! My name is Jason and I'm especially looking forward to teaching art classes this summer! I have a college background in animation, and specialize in 3d sculptural art. With animation, I'm versed in both 2d hand drawn and stop motion fabrication!
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  Kate Martenis

  Kate is so excited to be back at Summer Arts! This year she'll be teaching drama classes as well as a new course about all different kinds of puzzles. She loves to be creative and is looking forward to an amazing summer!
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  Leeza Arakelian

  Leeza Arakelian is an adjunct professor of broadcast journalism at Suffolk University. A graduate of UCLA and Emerson College, Leeza has written and produced for local and network television news stations, including Boston 25 News and Al Jazeera America. She has also served as the assistant editor of the Armenian Weekly. When she's not teaching, she's cheering for her 10-year-old son on a soccer pitch or a baseball field.
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  Logan Kisiel

  Logan Kisiel (She/They) is an artist, musician, and theatre teacher based in Jamaica Plain. She holds a BFA in Animation from Northeastern University and has been playing guitar for 18 years. Logan believes deeply in the importance of art and music as a driving force for community and self-expression and can't wait to share that passion with Fayerweather this summer! In her free time, you can find Logan drawing, playing in her jazz band, and skateboarding (when Boston weather permits...) .
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  Mariposa Ribon

  Mariposa Ribon (she/her) is a student at the University of Massachusetts Boston, where she is studying Journalism. She has been part of the Summer Arts community since the age of five, beginning as a camper and later joining the staff at sixteen. Mariposa is passionate about working with children and is committed to helping them explore creative outlets and develop their individual forms of self-expression. She is excited to continue contributing to Summer Arts and looks forward to another enriching summer.
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  Max Moline

  Max Moline is an artist/educator/playwright from Davenport, Iowa. Max received training in theatre and art at St. Ambrose University and has worked as a youth educator and director at Davenport Junior Theatre, Wheelock Family Theatre and Arlington Children's Theatre. Max is also a trained improviser and playwright and premiered his most recent musical at Fayerweather last year! When not working in the arts, Max can be found playing tabletop,roleplaying games, attending a wrestling show, or enjoying a cup of good coffee.
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  Merle Perkins

  Merle Perkins received training at Boston University and Walnut Hill School of Performing Arts. She is an actor/educator and director with Urban Improv, an interactive, social emotional learning program for young people. She has taught singing and acting at Charles River Creative Arts Program, Wheelock Family Theatre, Zumix, and Walnut Hill School. She has played a variety of roles at regional theaters in New England. Merle has been requested to sing at city and state events by the Mayor of Boston and the Boston Red Sox organization. This summer Merle will be teaching acting and singing.
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  Patricia Biagini

  Patricia Biagini is trained in many styles of dance, including jazz, tap, musical theatre, and modern. She has danced professionally in New York City, Boston, and the Caribbean. She has taught in such schools as Boston Arts Academy, Concord Academy, and Plymouth State University and has also taught in dance programs including Aileycamp Boston, New Friends Through Dance and the METCO program. Patricia is very excited to be on the staff at Summer Arts and can't wait to meet and get to know the students.
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  Rishi Gollerkeri

  Rishi is thrilled to be back at Summer Arts, where he has worked for four years and previously attended as a camper! He has been part of several music ensembles ranging from rock bands to jazz groups to large orchestras, primarily as a trombone player. Outside of performing music and taking classes as a student at Northwestern University, you might find Rishi playing pickup baseball and basketball games or rollerblading around for fun!
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  Sally Campbell

  Sally is looking forward to creating goofy magic at Summer Arts at Fayerweather. She loves all forms of Drama-- from clowning to Shakespeare to musical comedy. Making and tinkering are another one of her passions, and she enjoys helping kids build and craft the creatures of their imaginations. Sally has been teaching/directing for many years and is currently stashing ideas and brewing up plans for Summer 2025. Can't wait!
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  Serena Campbell

  Serena Campbell is an artist and art educator based in East Boston. She holds a masters in Visual Arts Education and a bachelors in Fine Arts 3D. Her educational approach centers around the idea that the child is the artist and can engage in the artistic process critically. Serena finds joy in helping students to creatively express what is important to them. She enjoys making fiber art with friends, strolling galleries, and educating families, via social media, about the Montessori method.
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  Theo Sloan

  Theo is going into their fourth year at Oberlin college, where he is majoring in music education. When not at school, he lives in the Boston area with his parents, brother, and three cats. Theo is happiest when he's playing music. He has worked as a music director on a number of musicals, and plays the piano and clarinet in a variety of genres. Theo also loves biking, long walks, and writing about movies. Theo is so excited to be back for their ninth year at Summer Arts (sixth as a staff member) and cannot wait to make some music this summer!
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  Zenday Wong

  Zenday graduated from MassArt with a degree in Fashion Design and later earned her master’s in Art Education. She has always been passionate about immersing herself in art and creativity. With a multicultural background, Zenday enjoy exploring diverse styles and techniques, finding new ways to create meaningful art. Her goal is to inspire those around her to use art as a powerful tool for self-expression