In 2015, Michele helped develop and lead an arts sampler program for young children as part of a broader sports & arts summer day camp. This initial program, dedicated to helping children explore different areas of the arts, planted the seeds for what is now Total Arts! Michele has a BA in Psychology and an MA in Speech-Language Pathology. She has worked as an SLP with children and adults in a variety of settings, taught piano, home-educated her children for 13 years, and created and taught a high school child development course. She is a supporter of the arts in the community and is a co-founder of Mile 54 Fine Art Studio, the parent company that launched Total Arts! Michele is excited to share her love of the arts with the community and facilitate artistic exploration through Total Arts! workshops and events.

Amy can be heard singing in local venues, contests, and fundraisers. Her love for the performing arts goes beyond the microphone as she served on the executive board of the BoSoma Dance Company, a professional modern dance ensemble dedicated to promoting dance and dance education. She has worked as a para-professional in the Peabody Public Schools and recently began a similar position with Plymouth Public Schools. Amy has over 20 years of in-home childcare experience having run a home daycare program for many years. Always excited to see different areas of the arts work together, Amy has enjoyed bringing Total Arts! to the community from the very beginning. With a recent move to the Plymouth area to be near family her daily presence at Total Arts1 will be missed but her insights and ideas will continue to be appreciated and valued as a program consultant.

Elizabeth is pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts at Endicott College in Beverly, MA, double majoring in Expressive Arts Therapy and Psychology with a minor in Human Resources. In addition to her studies, Elizabeth is part of the student-run dance club on campus, participates in a community service club, and is a member of the Alpha Lambda Delta honors society. Growing up, Elizabeth was involved with dance, music, and theater activities on a regular basis and was excited to bring her love for the arts and her passion to help others express themselves through the arts to our summer program. We were thrilled to have her on our team and are pleased that she has joined our party & event staff.

Andrew has a Master's degree in Broadcast & Digital Journalism from Syracuse University and a BA in Sports Communication from High Point University. He is using his communications talents at Total Arts! to help enhance our social media presence, creating videos and highlighting our programs. Andrew currently works at NESN (New England Sports Network) as part of the production team that brings us Red Sox and Bruins games. He has also worked as a journalist reporting on breaking news in Rochester, NY, has written articles for the Sports Illustrated online platform Fan Nation, and has worked as a copy editor. We are thrilled that he has joined our team!

Heather is a local artist, dancer, and choreographer currently pursuing an MFA in Choreography & Directing through Wilson College, combining her love of dance and art in an interdisciplinary program. She has a BFA in Studio Art: 2D with a minor in Dance from Endicott College in Beverly, MA and particularly enjoys working in oil paints. She has created commissioned pieces for individuals and organizations., and is also skilled in watercolors and drawing. In addition to teaching classes for children, teens, and adults at Total Arts! she also helps run our parties and events. Heather teaches ballet, tap, jazz, and musical theater at BoSoma School of Dance in Hamilton, MA and was a lead choreographer and assistant stage manager for Stage 284 at the Community House for several years. You can view Heather's portfolio here: Heather MacBeath

Meghan is currently pursuing a Master's of Architecture at Northeastern University and is a graduate of Mount Holyoke College having completed a double major in Architectural Studies and Dance. At Holyoke, Meghan performed with and created choreography for her fellow students in areas ranging from ballet, to modern, to tap, earning awards & recognition for her work. Meghan lends her talents to Total Arts! throughout the year as a guest instructor for children and adults, and in planning programs, editing for the website, assisting in our workshops, and leading art and/or dance classes. She was instrumental in preparing the curriculum for our summer 2025 programs. We are thrilled to have her join us at Total Arts! when she is available, as she shares her many talents with students of all ages.

Brenda is a visual artist, graphic designer, and creative mentor with a gift for making art approachable and fun for everyone. A graduate of Salem State university with a BA in Graphic Design, Brenda brings over three decades of experience in the visual arts, running a graphic design business, and mentoring young students in a wide range of artistic mediums. Brenda has been a long-term Visual Arts substitute teacher at Peabody High School with primary responsibilities teaching graphic design, photography, digital media, and film making and she has filled similar rolls at local elementary schools. At Total Arts! she teaches several classes including Creative Construction where she shares her skill at making amazing projects our of cardbaord & found items. She also joined our Party & Event staff helping run our birthday parties and community events throughout the year. 

Ailee is pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts at Endicott College in Beverly, MA, majoring in Expressive Arts Therapy with a minor in Dance.  She has been dancing since she was 3 years old and enjoys every form of artistic expression. She is a graduate of Essex Technical High School, graduating with a culinary arts specialization. There she learned leadership and communication skills as well as experience working with people of all ages.​ We are thrilled that Ailee brought her skills and creative passions to Total Arts! this past summer as part of our creative team. She has also joined our party & event team during the year.