About

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

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!

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

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!

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.

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, & 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. 

Bran is pleased to return for his 3rd summer as the Summer Arts Health Practitioner, reaffirming his dedication to supporting our community. With 4 years in the Health Office at Fayerweather and 9 years coaching basketball, he brings a wealth of experience to his role. Bran takes a holistic approach to care by blending clinical expertise with empathy, clear communication, inclusivity, and a little humor. 

Carlos received a BFA from Mass Art in 2024. He has been teaching & mentoring at Cambridge Community Television, Hunt’s Photo & Video, and Mass Art. His work has been included in group exhibitions at the Cambridge Art Association, Photographic Resource Center at Lesley University, Mass Art & Lex Art. Carlos was recently awarded the “Art For Social Justice Grant” by the Cambridge Art Council.

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!

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. 

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. 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. 

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.

Jared is an award-winning animator, filmmaker & 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.

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!

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!

Leeza Arakelian is an adjunct professor of broadcast journalism at Suffolk University. A graduate of UCLA & Emerson College, Leeza has written & produced for local & network television news stations, including Boston 25 News & 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 son on a soccer pitch or a baseball field.

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! 

Mariposa Ribon (she/her) is a student at UMass Boston, where she is studying Journalism. She has been part of the Summer Arts community since age five, beginning as a camper and later joining the staff. Mariposa is passionate about working with children and is committed to helping them explore creative outlets and develop their individual forms of self-expression. 

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! 

Merle Perkins received training at Boston University & Walnut Hill School of Performing Arts. She is an actor/educator & director with Urban Improv, an interactive, social emotional learning program for young people. She has taught singing & acting at Charles River Creative Arts Program, Wheelock Family Theatre, Zumix, & Walnut Hill School, & has acted at theaters in New England. 

Patricia Biagini is trained in many styles of dance, including jazz, tap, musical theatre, & modern. She has danced professionally in New York City, Boston, & the Caribbean. She has taught in such schools as Boston Arts Academy, Concord Academy, & Plymouth State University & has taught in dance programs including Aileycamp Boston, New Friends Through Dance & the METCO program. 

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

Sally is looking forward to creating goofy magic at Summer Arts. 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 & is currently stashing ideas & brewing up plans for this summer.

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. 

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. 

Zenday has a degree in Fashion Design from MassArt and a master’s in Art Education. She has always been passionate about immersing herself in art & creativity. With a multicultural background, Zenday enjoys exploring diverse styles & 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