| Name |
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| Joanne Bell |
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| Charles Boles |
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| Joshua Borths |
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| Trisha Brown Leweke |
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| Gardening Connection |
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| Jennifer Cottrell |
Jennifer Cottrell is a Certified Zentangle® Teacher and has been an arts-and-crafts lover from early childhood. She provides instruction in this wonderful meditative art through JMU Lifelong Learning and through private lessons and parties. |
| Pamela Drake |
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| Judith Dreyer |
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| Russ Eanes |
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| Lee Anna Farrall |
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| Jackie Gerrard |
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| Bill Howe |
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| Nathaniel Kirkland |
Nat Kirkland is a retired Primary Care Physician and graduate of the UVA Medical School. |
| Mary Louise Loe |
Louise Loe, Professor Emerita at James Madison University, has taught in the History Department since 1973. Her fields of specialty include Russian History, European History, and Modern Human Rights. She earned her B.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and her M.A. and Ph.D. from Columbia University. |
| Tom Mack |
Tom Mack is a former elementary school teacher who ran a weekly after-school chess club for 30 years. He now spends his days creating, maintaining, and giving tours of his 3-acre botanical garden in Luray, which allows visitors a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of life while taking in a variety of picturesque gardens, mountain vistas, strolling paths, water features, and al fresco dining. (http://www.birdsongpleasuregarden.info/) |
| Barbara Martin |
The music of vocalist and songwriter Barbara Martin solidly reflects the greats of traditional jazz, never forgets the blues, but relates to the world today. Based in the peaceful Shenandoah Valley, her skillful song crafting and solid guitar chops set her apart. Her performances seamlessly cross genres, reflecting her unique blend of styles. She has taught music history classes and workshops for Road Scholar and Lifelong Learning at JMU, as well as at the elementary, middle school, high school and university level. Over a 20 year career Barbara has produced seven recordings, impressing critics with her original songs and the vocal stylings to put them across: "...slice of life songs that ring with truth, wit and experience." The Washington Post, "a songwriter with an unexpected gift for sultry melody and a singer with a penchant for smoldering seduction." Geoffrey Himes, Howard County Sun, Baltimore. She was chosen as one of ten recent releases by worthy jazz singers by Alexander Gelfand, Jazziz Magazine. Her songs have been placed in two national TV programs and two documentaries. She has performed at numerous festivals and concerts including The Kennedy Center, Washington, DC. Barbara's commitment to carrying on the traditions of American music to the next generation is reflected in her Parent's Choice Silver Honor Award for her children's recording, From Ragtime to Rock and Roll. For Barbara music is about learning, growing and creating an experience for others to enjoy.
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| Jennifer Perry |
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| Dave Pruett |
Dave Pruett is an emeritus professor of mathematics at JMU, a former NASA researcher, and the author of Reason and Wonder. |
| Keala Timko |
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| Claudia Veysel |
Claudia Hanna Veysel teaches Eat Like a Greek cooking classes at the University of Virginia, James Madison University, the local Children's Museums and within her vibrant community. She teaches people ages 5 - 80+ in simple, comprehensive and easy-to-follow steps for developing a healthy palate using natural, local, and sustainable products. She leads culinary and cultural tours to Cyprus, Turkey, and Greece, where she loves sharing the warm culture and foods of these ancient lands. Claudia raised her two older children in Cyprus, where she learned the art of eating simply, and living authentically. After returning to her home state of Virginia in 2014, she made it her mission to introduce slow and simple recipes that are affordable and accessible to all. In 2021, Claudia partnered with Virginia Public Media to fulfill her dream of creating a foodie podcast for kids. As the Executive Producer of Y Foodz, she is thrilled to entertain and educate families all over the world about the cool, wacky stories of the origins of foods. If we can also get families to cook, eat, and connect together, then her mission will be completed. |
