Caroline Clancy - Executive Assistant
Caroline is a former A-Z Creativity Summer Camp Counselor and passionate educator who is dedicated to helping children learn and grow. With experience as both an assistant teacher and nanny, Caroline has honed her skills in creating engaging and fun learning experiences that inspire children to explore the world around them. Caroline's specialty lies in arts and crafts, an area in which she has extensive knowledge and experience. She believes that creativity is a crucial aspect of a child's development, and she is committed to providing opportunities for children to explore their artistic talents and express themselves through various mediums.
Caroline is excited to continue to help A-Z Creativity grow in an administrative capacity while she finishes school on the East Coast for Nursing.
Anna Antonova - Classroom Educator
Anna's passion for understanding child development sparked during her Sociology Master's program, where she found herself fascinated by how kids learn and grow. Since childhood, Anna has been a creative spirit, always crafting and exploring different art forms. Having run a daycare in San Francisco and being a mom to two lovely girls, Anna knows firsthand the joys and challenges of nurturing young minds. For Anna, creativity isn't just a hobby – it's a way of connecting. She believes in the power of teaching kids through fun and creative activities, learning just as much from them as they do from her. With Anna's down-to-earth approach, genuine love for teaching, and belief in the importance of creativity, she's committed to creating engaging learning experiences that inspire children to be their best selves.
Cassandra Santoyo - Classroom Educator
Cassandra believes in the impact of the ‘art of teaching’ and ‘teaching through art’. With ancestral lineages of caretakers, artisans and earth workers ~ service driven duty is a lifelong journey for Cassandra. They strive to provide a nourishing atmosphere for children and youth to supplement their creative development. They believe a child’s imagination deserves kind nourishment and practical outlets for expression. Cassandra is in constant practice to learn how to facilitate wholesome experiences for children and youth in their expansive exploration.
Sonia Vo - Caregiver & Me Facilitator/Educator
Sonia has been doing arts and crafts with children in the South Bay since 2006. From volunteering with Girl Scout troops to being a docent for a ceramics program at her children's elementary school. She also enjoys sewing her own clothes and has worked as a sewing instructor for many years. Most recently she has been working with preschool children, seeing their delight when exposed to different art media while they develop their fine motor skills in the process. Sonia loves exploring colors and textures and she says her dream job would be to name the colors at the crayon factory.
Evangeline Ford - 2024 Assistant Classroom Educator/ Support Camp Counselor
Evangeline is a passionate artist and writer. She is dedicated to sharing her passion for creating with the children she works with in hopes of encouraging kids of all ages to have faith in their ideas and execute them. Evangeline is devoted to her personal art practice and hopes to make it a more significant part of her life. Evangeline believes that every child deserves access to quality arts education and is thrilled to be a part of a community of people dedicated to achieving that. She has recently graduated from San Mateo High School and will be continuing her education as an artist at the University of California Santa Barbara.
Caroline Tang - 2024 Lead Camp Counselor
Caroline is a proud educator who has worked with children for several years. She believes in creative expression and encourages students to use visuals to fully gain conceptual understanding in all subjects. Her BA in Biology taught her to push the boundaries of what is possible while her MEd in Elementary Education influenced her love for the process of learning. As a child, she grew up learning about the plight of her grandmother's teaching career in China. Despite the hardships of her grandmother, Caroline became intrigued by the idea of following in her grandmother's footsteps. In Caroline's eyes, creativity allows students to express themselves regardless of their primary language. It crosses the language barriers as everyone can find ways to connect to a work of art. As an educator, Caroline believes strongly in the ability of all to succeed and demonstrates such through learning with her students.
Gabriella Udelhoven - 2024 Lead Camp Counselor
Gabriella has been working with kids for 5+ years now! She is very passionate about art and creativity, and is a writer herself. Gabriella is committed to sharing her love of art and creation with the next generation, and fostering an appreciation for creative expression among students. As an SJSU student herself, she understands the importance of art and creativity, not simply to express oneself or relieve stress, but also as a way to communicate. Art is something that transcends speech. Gabriella is excited to help students expand their creative minds and make memories to last a lifetime!
Zoë Smith - 2024 Lead Camp Counselor
Zoë's enthusiasm and creativity were evident during her time with A-Z Creativity, where she discovered the profound impact of nurturing young minds. As an ELD teacher, Zoë is dedicated to helping students overcome language barriers, fostering a love for learning in every child she teaches. Her optimistic and energetic nature shines through in her work, making her a beloved figure among her students and colleagues.
A true environmentalist at heart, Zoë is passionate about protecting the planet and incorporates eco-friendly practices into her teaching and daily life. Outside the classroom, she loves to travel and explore new cultures, especially through their cuisine. Her adventures have enriched her understanding of the world and deepened her empathy and kindness towards others.
Proud cat mom to Sesame Seed and Louise, Zoë's home is filled with love and playful energy. She believes in the importance of balance and bringing joy into all aspects of life. Zoë is incredibly excited for this summer and eagerly anticipates meeting all the campers. She looks forward to creating unforgettable experiences and inspiring each camper to embrace their unique potential.
Haley Rubia - 2024 Support Camp Counselor
Haley has always had a passion for the arts and a love of working with children. As a current art student at San Jose State University, she is excited to share her education with her campers and ensure every day is as fun as the last! Haley is thrilled to join A-Z Creativity and can’t wait to aid in each student’s creative journey. Ultimately, she hopes to see students express themselves through creative means and grow as young artists!
Justin Kim - 2024 Support Camp Counselor
Justin is a firm believer in nurturing today's youth for a better tomorrow. He has several years of experience working with children as a seasonal camp counselor and aftercare associate/substitute at local school districts in the Bay Area. Having graduated the University of the Pacific with a degree in Business Administration, he hopes to connect with students of all ages to help foster creative thinking and overall excitement for life. Justin still remembers his favorite teachers and counselors throughout his childhood, and aims to follow in their footsteps by providing children with the right resources and support to become the best versions of themselves.
Sofia Martin - 2024 Junior Camp Counselor
Sofia has been assisting in art classes for children for over a year at the Palo Alto Art Center. She loves helping children figure out ways to express their creativity through different media. It’s important to her to make a one-on-one connection with each child to develop trust and empower them to express their individuality.
Sofia is excited about joining the A-Z Creativity team because art is her passion! Being surrounded by art and artists all day is a dream job. She hopes to learn about new art styles, methods, and projects, as well as meet a lot of new people.
Sofia will enter her sophomore year of high school in the fall. Her personal art goals focus on fiber arts, fashion design, and ceramics. She plans to study art and design in college.