Mission

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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.

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.

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.

With equal love for creating art and exchanging knowledge with students of all ages, Parker is thrilled to be partnered with A-Z Creativity! He discovered his passion for education while working at The Lawrence Hall of Science, where he was inspired by the way both children and their caregivers came alive when given creative and interactive learning tools. A newly graduated Sociology major from UC Berkeley, Parker hopes to foster creativity and belonging within a fun and empathetic community, working individually to meet each student at their level. As a life-long artist, Parker finds joy and mindfulness in the process of creating and sharing art, and spends his free time working on murals throughout the Bay Area. He strongly believes that all it takes to be an artist is the will to pick up a brush, and is delighted to be a part of his students' artistic journey. 

Abeni Pierson is a basketry artist and educator with a passion for creativity and sustainable craft. Originally from the Midwest, she’s spent the past seven years in the Bay Area, sharing her love for hands-on making. She studied fashion design at Columbia College but shifted her focus after seeing how much waste the industry creates. Now, she’s dedicated to passing down folk arts, teaching kids and adults skills they can use for life. 

Ney brings focus, creativity, and a strong eye for detail to the A–Z Creativity team. A Studio Art major at San Francisco State University, Ney combines traditional art foundations with strong digital fluency, working confidently in programs like Procreate, Adobe Photoshop, and Illustrator. As a commissioned artist, Ney has completed many custom character illustrations, building positive client relationships and developing a thoughtful, responsive creative process. Highly organized and quick to learn, Ney thrives on turning ideas into polished work and enjoys connecting with others through art. Ney’s reliability, initiative, and enthusiasm for creative problem-solving make them a wonderful addition to our community.

Danielle brings technical skill, creativity, and a polished eye for visual storytelling to the A–Z Creativity team. A summa cum laude BFA graduate in Digital Media Art from San Jose State University, she is highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Blender, and other digital tools to produce graphics, motion graphics, video content, and 3D models. Her experience spans designing promotional materials for exhibitions, boosting engagement for social media platforms, producing short-form video content, and managing professional graphic production workflows, including quality control and mentoring team members. With a strong foundation in visual communication, organization, and collaboration, she combines precision with creative problem-solving, making her a dynamic addition to the A–Z Creativity community.

Isabelle brings imagination, leadership, and a strong foundation in media arts to the A–Z Creativity team. A magna cum laude graduate of University of California, San Diego with a B.A. in Visual Arts Media, they also completed animation studies through the University of California, Los Angeles Summer Institute. Their experience includes serving as Vice President of the UCSD Animation Club, where they organized materials, co-created educational presentations, and fostered a welcoming creative community, as well as working as a Junior Producer for Triton Television, managing sets and independently producing an award-selected mixed media film. Working across animation, filmmaking, comics, painting, and digital illustration, they combine technical skill with playful storytelling and collaborative energy. We’re excited to welcome their creativity and enthusiasm for art to the A–Z Creativity community.