All of our teachers are passionate about music and the development of children.
They create a fun, informal, social setting that spurs engagement and supports each child's musical development.
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Mary
Mary Aloia is the Director of the program, and a professional singer and actress. Before becoming a wife & a mommy, she could be seen on commercials, soaps & in theaters across the country. She has toured the United States with Theaterworks USA, a children's theater company and is the founder of Kidzrobics, a Manhattan-based children's dance & exercise program. Mary has studied vocal performance and theater for over 20 years. She is the proud mommy of Alexandra - 11 years old, Christopher - 10 years old, and Ava - 5 years old. They were all singing before they could talk and dancing before they could walk...thanks to Music Together®! |
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Jodee
Jodee Lord is the director of The Oakwood Heights Community Church Nursery School. The nurturing and loving environment that she has created at the preschool has touched hundreds of children over the years. Her reputation as a director and an early childhood educator is outstanding. Her musical background follows her roots in the church, playing the guitar and singing in various choirs throughout her life. Jodee has a bluesy voice, a folksy style, and spontaneous personality. It is an honor to have her on our terrific teaching staff! |
AnnMarie
Ann Marie Keane joined our teaching staff after enjoying two years as a Music Together mom with her two amazing children, Shayla & Paul. Before becoming a mommy, AnnMarie spent many years as a professional ballet dancer, working and studying in Manhattan. She has years of vocal training and has been teaching dance to children, preschool through high school age, for many years...all of this making her an exciting addition to our teaching staff!
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John
John Watson Stewart is an award winning international director, choreographer, writer and performer. He is the Artistic Director for both the Weathervane Theatre (NH), and ArtBridge (Central America); he is founder of WINDSOCK Theatre camp for children aged 6-16. He has performed all over this hemisphere from Off Broadway to Regional and stock. |
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Marlaina
Marlaina Triolo is a veteran Music Together mom, enjoying singing & dancing & being silly with her two beautiful daughters, Priscilla & Gabriella. Marlaina's many talents include: soccer coach, assistant dance instructor and jazz & tap dancer! Marlaina's love of music began when whe was just a little girl - her dad played the keyboard & guitar - filling her home & heart with his music. Her natural musical gifts, endless energy, and kooky spirit is an inspiration to us all! |
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Anne
Anne Sweeney has many years of experience as a music teacher on Staten Island, having taught Pre-K through Eighth Grade music at St. Teresa's School, and The Petrides School. Anne is a professional singer, working club dates with various bands across the tri-state area, Atlantic City and NYC. She has entertained the US Armed Forces around the world on USO tours! She is a soloist with The Richmond Choral Society and a cantor for St. Teresa's Church. |
Lisa Ann
Lisa Ann Williamson came to Music Together through her daughter, Sydney, and is the newest addition to our staff. Singing and dancing at home is a joyous daily occurrence. Lisa Ann also teaches Music Together at a Staten Island preschool. Before being a mommy, Lisa Ann balanced life as a journalist with professional acting, appearing in Stock, Dinner Theater, Regional, Off-Broadway and local stages. She's studied and taught piano and looks forward to more fun in Music Together. Welcome Lisa Ann!
