Graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a BA in English Literature and a minor in Creative Writing. She had a a great career being a Montessori Assistant Teacher for over sixteen years and is influenced by her Montessori background while working at Art Spark! She enjoys the spontaneity and joy that children find at our studio. When Terri is not teaching, she enjoys gardening, reading and having fun with her two silly dogs, Phoebe and Phaedra. She’s also Jacquelyn’s (co-owner’s) mom!

Caroline is pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts with a minor in Art History and an Art Education Certificate at the University of Cincinnati's DAAP program. Her primary focus is sculpture, but she also enjoys drawing and painting. Passionate about encouraging children to explore the limitless possibilities of their creativity, Caroline brings her enthusiasm to The Art Spark. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, creating multimedia art, and spending time with her new cat, Cinder.

Maddie is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Fine Arts with a certificate in Art Education at the University of Cincinnati’s DAAP program. She enjoys working with a variety of mediums, including ceramics, painting, and sculpture. She is passionate about inspiring children and fostering their love of art. In her free time, Maddie enjoys reading, hiking, and spending quality time with her friends and family.

Marley is a third year undergraduate at the University of Cincinnati, she is pursuing to be a Master of Fine Arts at DAAP, as well as earning a certificate in Art Education. Marley’s primary focus is in Printmaking, she also enjoys working with 2D medias. She is committed to creating an environment where kids of any age can develop a passion for art. Marley creates these kinds of environments and moments  at the Art Spark. When not working, Marley enjoys going on hikes, making sourdough, and spending time with her cat Pumpkin. 

A Junior in the UC DAAP program, she has taken an interest in art from a young age and incorporates it into her every day life. While Esther loves making all kinds of art, she tends to lean towards oil painting and drawing when she sells her art. She works with lots of kids inside and outside of Art Spark as she babysits and coaches gymnastics each week. She enjoys watching kids creativity run wild and problem solve on their own. When Esther isn’t making art, she enjoys gardening, hiking, and spending time with her two cats, Sushi and Basil.

A Freshman at the University of Tennessee, who loves creating art projects with a variety of mediums from clay to watercolors. So far in her school career, she has taken many art classes and hopes to continue to take more. Abby loves to watch students at The Art Spark express their creativity and discover a love for art, just like she did when she was their age (she herself was a Sparkler from age 5-10!). When she is not at The Art Spark, Abby enjoys running cross country, spending time with friends, and being outside.

Stella is currently a high school student and has always had a love for arts and crafts since she was young. Stella attended many Art Spark Camps herself as a child and continues to increase her knowledge of art. She hopes to be a middle school art teacher one day. When Stella is not creating art, she loves golfing, swimming, track and spending time with her family, friends, and her Goldendoodle named Patrick.

Leah is a third year at the University of Cincinnati DAAP, pursuing her BFA with a certificate in Art Education. Her mediums of choice are painting and sculpture, with a special love for metalwork and welding. As a child she spent time creating with her grandmother, and remembers what it felt like to be seen, understood, and encouraged. Leah believes children are the real, unabashed artists of this world and that their bold creativity should be nurtured. When not working or making art, she’s usually reading, thrifting, or hanging out with friends and family. 

Anna is an incoming junior at Syracuse University. She is studying Interior and Environmental Design and Industrial Design, designing both spaces and the furniture within the space with human interaction in mind. Anna’s main medium is ceramics, but also enjoys utilizing unconventional materials and methods, such as whittling wood. She loves to express herself through of all kinds of art processes and techniques, and enjoys drawing inspiration from nature!

A freshman at The Ohio State University, Molly has been surrounded by art her whole life. Growing up, she attended various classes and camps provided by The Art Spark, where she found her love for art, specifically watercolor and drawing! When not at The Art Spark, Molly loves to travel, be with family and friends, and spend time with her 2 dogs and cat. 

Miriam is currently a student at Mount Notre Dame High school and has been doing art her whole life. As a child she attended The Art Spark and enjoys doing art in her free time. When she’s not doing art Miriam is an avid member of Mount Notre Dame’s theater program, the Moeller/MND band, and plays guitar. She would like to shout out her family, friends and golden doodle, Goldie, for supporting her!

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Audrey is a junior at Ursuline Academy who loves to do art in all sorts of mediums but specifically pencil. She also plays tennis for her school and is in publications. In addition to working with little Sparklers, she loves to babysit and hang with her little cousins! She enjoys seeing kids grow up with creative mindsets and learn new ways to make friends and art. Outside of work she enjoys reading and hanging out with friends. She has two French bulldogs names Percy and Nora who she love so much!

Molly is a student at the University of Cincinnati pursuing a master's in art education. She has a BFA from Xavier University with concentrations in sculpture and ceramics. Molly’s main medium is ceramics, but she loves to work with multiple media in multiple different styles. She loves getting to share art with others and teaching different techniques and mediums. When she's not at The Art Spark, she loves hiking, running, and spending time with her cat and dog, Hurman and Lucy.

With over 30 years in early childhood education, Dena brings creativity, patience, and joy into everything she does. She holds a degree in education and has spent her career helping children learn through exploration and hands-on experiences. Outside the classroom, she enjoys watercolor painting, gardening, camping, water aerobics, and exploring new places with my husband, three young adult children, and her furry baby, Ginny.