<commit_before>- name: <NAME>
  photo: instructor-byron-rogers.jpg
  content: As an educator and artist, Byron has worked with St. Louis ArtWorks for the past decade, offering apprentices instruction in drawing and painting. But more than that, Byron is invested in the success of our youth - and the apprentices know it! Byron was recently featured in <a href="https://issuu.com/alltheartstl/docs/winter2016-17upload">ALL THE ART</a>, a local arts publication highlighting the exceptional work of St. Louis area artists. 

- name: <NAME>
  photo: instructor-deb-wheeler.jpg
  content: Deb has been active with St. Louis ArtWorks since 2008, in addition to exhibiting her own work internationally and throughout the U.S. In that time, she has created countless bike racks for commissioning clients and provided learning opportunities to hundreds of apprentices. Deb holds a BFA in Sculpture and a BS in Art Education, both from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, as well as an MFA in Sculpture from Michigan State University. Deb is a member of the <a href="http://www.collegeart.org/">College Arts Association</a> and the <a href="http://www.sculpture.org/">International Sculpture Center</a>.
  
- name: <NAME>
  photo: markclark2.jpg
  content: <NAME> is our Digital apprenticeship Guru, leading apprentices in the creation and development of photos, graphic design, videography, and documentary filmmaking. Mark's apprentices apply to work in digital media again and again, because of his patience, support, and professionalism. When not at ArtWorks, he goes by Mr. Clark, and teaches music in St. Louis Public Schools (SLPS). Mark has been named both "Teacher of the Year" and "Music Teacher of the Year" during his 16 years at SLPS, and is also an instructor with the Opera Camp of Opera Theatre of St. Louis.
  
- name: <NAME>
  photo: stajahcurry.jpg
  content: ArtWorks apprentices relate to Stajah, because they know she's been in their shoes! Stajah started as a St. Louis ArtWorks apprentice in 2008, went on to graduate from Central Visual and Performing Arts High School, and graduated from The Art Institute of St. Louis, with a B.A. in Fine Art. Stajah's work can be seen all over 5959 Delmar, and also in her influence on apprentices' creativity! To learn more about Stajah, please <a href="http://mysticlegendsink.wixsite.com/stajahccurry">visit her website</a>.
  
- name: <NAME>
  photo: stacywest.jpg
  content: In 1988, <NAME> started as a dancer with the Modern American Dance Company (MADCO) in St. Louis, and was named its Executive and Artistic Director in 1994. Throughout her 27+ year career in dance, she has used movement to express the unexplainable, and now brings that energy to St. Louis ArtWorks. Among her many awards, Stacy was named <a href="http://alivemag.com/for-visionary-award-winner-stacy-west-dance-was-a-gambol-that-paid-off/">Outstanding Teaching Artist</a> for the 2016 Visionary Awards in St. Louis.

#- name: <NAME>.
#  photo: Instructor-william-burton.jpg
#  content: <NAME>r. has instructed ArtWorks apprentices since 2011. His easy smile and versatile talent inspire every apprentice he teaches. Working in a variety of mediums, William specializes in painted murals and canvases, pyrography, illustrations, and airbrushing. As a 1985 graduate of Central Visual and Performing Arts High School, he received four art scholarships. After attending the Kansas City Art Institute (KCAI), William returned to St. Louis and opened his own art studio. He has instructed youth art programs as well as collaborated with multiple arts and cultural organizations, including St. Louis ArtWorks.  William's client list includes private collectors, local businesses, and community organizations. To learn more about <NAME> Jr., please visit <a href="http://undergroundart.weebly.com/">his website</a>.
  
- name: <NAME>
  photo: ville-05.jpg
  content: <NAME> has been a Teaching Artist with St. Louis ArtWorks since 1999. Robert has exhibited widely, both nationally and internationally. His art is in significant corporate and private collections, and he has participated in numerous solo and group exhibitions. Robert has recently completed a large scale mural of the Olympian Jesse Owens, commissioned by Focus Films and located in the historic Old North area of St. Louis city. He has various works in progress, including a large scale mural project for the Missouri History Museum, and an exhibit at the newly opening National Blues Museum. For more information, please visit his website at <a href="http://www.raketchens.com/">raketchens.com</a>
  
#- name: <NAME>
#  photo: catharinemagel16.jpg
#  content: While you may not know her face, you definitely know <a href="http://catharinemagelpa.com/commissions/>her work</a>! <NAME> has a distinguished career as a studio artist spanning over 30 years of National exhibitions in Museums and Galleries. She has been the recipient of numerous awards, including a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship Grant and a Connecticut Commission on the Arts Grant. She is also listed in Who’s Who in American Art.
 
#- name: <NAME>
#  photo: kamilitton16.jpg
#  content: Since 2012, Kami has led apprentice groups in printmaking and fiber arts disciplines at St. Louis ArtWorks. She holds a BFA from Fontbonne University, and is a member of <a href="http://missourifiberartists.org/">Missouri Fiber Artists</a>. She currently teaches art in the Hazelwood School District, and is a member of the National Art Education Association.
  
- name: Harry "Hap" Phillips
  photo: happhillips16.jpg
  content: A well-known regional artist, Hap has worked with SLAW apprentice groups to create large and small-scale sculptures and installations. He holds a BFA from Instituto Allende and has created works for both public and private collections with a variety of media over the last three decades.  He and his partner, <NAME>. are the co-founders of <a href="https://articafest.wordpress.com/">Artica</a>, an annual, multi-media, outdoor, participatory arts festival which provides metro St. Louisans with the opportunity to come together as a community through creative self-expression. 
 
- name: <NAME>
  photo: robertpowell.jpg
  content: Meet <NAME>, co-teaching artist of the new Robotics program at St. Louis ArtWorks. Robert is the Education Director for the Challenger Learning Center-St. Louis in Ferguson, and is responsible for all education programs beyond the simulated space missions. Robert has 20 years of experience in informal science education. He has always considered himself a lifelong learner and loves sharing his passion for science and math with others. Robert graduated with a B.S. in mathematics at North Carolina Central University.

#- name: <NAME>
#  photo: daynakriz1.jpg
#  content: Dayna works with apprentices in fiber arts and sculpture. She holds a BFA from Iowa State University, an MFA from Washington University in St. Louis, and is a graduate of Community Arts Training Institute through the Regional Arts Commission.
  
- name: <NAME>
  photo: kelseyviolawiskirchen.jpg
  content: Meet <NAME>, artist and co-teacher of the Batik Textiles discipline. Kelsey holds a BFA in Studio Art and Fibers from Truman State University and an MFA from the Herberger Institute for Design & the Arts at Arizona State University. She returns to St. Louis ArtWorks after teaching silkscreening and murals in 2013 and 2014 respectively. "In communities worldwide, women have found camaraderie and empowerment through the creation of textiles. When I weave and sew, I become aware of my connection to people across cultures and to those who create textiles as an act of survival. The repetitive nature of these processes allows me to reflect on time spent with others." 

- name: <NAME>
  photo: treasureshieldsredmond.jpg
  content:  A poet, educator, and advocate for social justice, <NAME> holds a Masters in Creative Writing from the University of Memphis.  She has published poetry in such notable anthologies as Bum Rush the Page - A Def Poetry Jam and Breaking Ground - A Reader Celebrating Cane Canem’s First Decade.  Her recent published work, chop - a collection of kwansabas for fannie lou hamer, was co-winner of the Winged City Chapbooks RA/AM chapbook contest.
 
- name: <NAME>
  photo: mike-pagano.jpg
  content:  <NAME> is an artist, designer, and facilitator based in St. Louis City focusing on video and music production, multi-media art, and performance. Since 2000, he has worked with many of the leading arts institutions in the St. Louis area including COCA, Craft Alliance, the Saint Louis Art Museum, the Contemporary Art Museum, Regional Arts Commission, and most recently the Nine Network of Public Media. At the Nine Center for Public Engagement, Mike managed and developed the NineLAB Digital Storytelling program which offered training to community members and organizations to develop 21st century communication and production skills. For the past year, GoodVoice has occupied Mike’s primary creative and community engagement focus. Mike is the creative director and lead facilitator of GoodVoice- a program that aims to develop youth voice and agency through team-driven creative experiences that utilize innovations in design process, social and emotional learning, and digital storytelling. Mike also serves on the board and as a lead instructor with Continuity, a young non-profit that is expanding diversity in media production through skills-based training, mentoring, and opportunities for untapped talent. 
<commit_msg>Updated '_data/instructors.yml' via CloudCannon<commit_after>- name: <NAME>
  photo: instructor-byron-rogers.jpg
  content: As an educator and artist, Byron has worked with St. Louis ArtWorks for the past decade, offering apprentices instruction in drawing and painting. But more than that, Byron is invested in the success of our youth - and the apprentices know it! Byron was recently featured in <a href="https://issuu.com/alltheartstl/docs/winter2016-17upload">ALL THE ART</a>, a local arts publication highlighting the exceptional work of St. Louis area artists. 
  
- name: <NAME>
  photo: markclark2.jpg
  content: <NAME> is our Digital apprenticeship Guru, leading apprentices in the creation and development of photos, graphic design, videography, and documentary filmmaking. Mark's apprentices apply to work in digital media again and again, because of his patience, support, and professionalism. When not at ArtWorks, he goes by Mr. Clark, and teaches music in St. Louis Public Schools (SLPS). Mark has been named both "Teacher of the Year" and "Music Teacher of the Year" during his 16 years at SLPS, and is also an instructor with the Opera Camp of Opera Theatre of St. Louis.
  
- name: <NAME>
  photo: stajahcurry.jpg
  content: ArtWorks apprentices relate to Stajah, because they know she's been in their shoes! Stajah started as a St. Louis ArtWorks apprentice in 2008, went on to graduate from Central Visual and Performing Arts High School, and graduated from The Art Institute of St. Louis, with a B.A. in Fine Art. Stajah's work can be seen all over 5959 Delmar, and also in her influence on apprentices' creativity! To learn more about Stajah, please <a href="http://mysticlegendsink.wixsite.com/stajahccurry">visit her website</a>.

- name: <NAME>
  photo: kelseyviolawiskirchen.jpg
  content: Meet <NAME>, artist and co-teacher of the Batik Textiles discipline. Kelsey holds a BFA in Studio Art and Fibers from Truman State University and an MFA from the Herberger Institute for Design & the Arts at Arizona State University. She returns to St. Louis ArtWorks after teaching silkscreening and murals in 2013 and 2014 respectively. "In communities worldwide, women have found camaraderie and empowerment through the creation of textiles. When I weave and sew, I become aware of my connection to people across cultures and to those who create textiles as an act of survival. The repetitive nature of these processes allows me to reflect on time spent with others." 

- name: <NAME>
  photo: treasureshieldsredmond.jpg
  content:  A poet, educator, and advocate for social justice, <NAME> holds a Masters in Creative Writing from the University of Memphis.  She has published poetry in such notable anthologies as Bum Rush the Page - A Def Poetry Jam and Breaking Ground - A Reader Celebrating Cane Canem’s First Decade.  Her recent published work, chop - a collection of kwansabas for fannie lou hamer, was co-winner of the Winged City Chapbooks RA/AM chapbook contest.
 
- name: <NAME>
  photo: mike-pagano.jpg
  content:  <NAME> is an artist, designer, and facilitator based in St. Louis City focusing on video and music production, multi-media art, and performance. Since 2000, he has worked with many of the leading arts institutions in the St. Louis area including COCA, Craft Alliance, the Saint Louis Art Museum, the Contemporary Art Museum, Regional Arts Commission, and most recently the Nine Network of Public Media. At the Nine Center for Public Engagement, Mike managed and developed the NineLAB Digital Storytelling program which offered training to community members and organizations to develop 21st century communication and production skills. For the past year, GoodVoice has occupied Mike’s primary creative and community engagement focus. Mike is the creative director and lead facilitator of GoodVoice- a program that aims to develop youth voice and agency through team-driven creative experiences that utilize innovations in design process, social and emotional learning, and digital storytelling. Mike also serves on the board and as a lead instructor with Continuity, a young non-profit that is expanding diversity in media production through skills-based training, mentoring, and opportunities for untapped talent. 
  
- name: <NAME>
  photo: aziza-binti.jpg
  content:  <NAME>, born in Kansas City, Missouri and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, is a photographer, filmmaker, educator, speaker and passionate storyteller. Aziza's passion for documentary film particularly surrounding the need for positive narrative shifts in black and brown communities began after local protests surrounding the death of black teen Trayvon Martin in 2012 and increased after the history making Ferguson Movement in 2014 following the death of Mike Brown Jr. Aziza has worked with organizations such as Sistakeeper STL, Washington University's Center for Humanities, the National Benevolent Association, and Metropolitan Congregations United and many other non-profit organizations and artists. Her most recent work includes the 2016 social justice documentary film "Injustice Anywhere.", documentary short, "Animate My Park." and MCU's "Break the School to Prison Pipeline." documentary short. Aziza continues to engage the community in her capacity as a licensed Peer Support Specialist with St. Louis area non-profit Places for People Inc, working with individuals recovering from serious mental and physical illness and or substance use challenges.  
  
- name: <NAME>
  photo: robertpowell.jpg
  content: Meet <NAME>, co-teaching artist of the new Robotics program at St. Louis ArtWorks. Robert is the Education Director for the Challenger Learning Center-St. Louis in Ferguson, and is responsible for all education programs beyond the simulated space missions. Robert has 20 years of experience in informal science education. He has always considered himself a lifelong learner and loves sharing his passion for science and math with others. Robert graduated with a B.S. in mathematics at North Carolina Central University.
  
- name: <NAME>
  photo: stacywest.jpg
  content: In 1988, <NAME> started as a dancer with the Modern American Dance Company (MADCO) in St. Louis, and was named its Executive and Artistic Director in 1994. Throughout her 27+ year career in dance, she has used movement to express the unexplainable, and now brings that energy to St. Louis ArtWorks. Among her many awards, Stacy was named <a href="http://alivemag.com/for-visionary-award-winner-stacy-west-dance-was-a-gambol-that-paid-off/">Outstanding Teaching Artist</a> for the 2016 Visionary Awards in St. Louis.
  
- name: <NAME>
  photo: instructor-deb-wheeler.jpg
  content: Deb has been active with St. Louis ArtWorks since 2008, in addition to exhibiting her own work internationally and throughout the U.S. In that time, she has created countless bike racks for commissioning clients and provided learning opportunities to hundreds of apprentices. Deb holds a BFA in Sculpture and a BS in Art Education, both from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, as well as an MFA in Sculpture from Michigan State University. Deb is a member of the <a href="http://www.collegeart.org/">College Arts Association</a> and the <a href="http://www.sculpture.org/">International Sculpture Center</a>.

#- name: <NAME>.
#  photo: Instructor-william-burton.jpg
#  content: <NAME>. has instructed ArtWorks apprentices since 2011. His easy smile and versatile talent inspire every apprentice he teaches. Working in a variety of mediums, William specializes in painted murals and canvases, pyrography, illustrations, and airbrushing. As a 1985 graduate of Central Visual and Performing Arts High School, he received four art scholarships. After attending the Kansas City Art Institute (KCAI), William returned to St. Louis and opened his own art studio. He has instructed youth art programs as well as collaborated with multiple arts and cultural organizations, including St. Louis ArtWorks.  William's client list includes private collectors, local businesses, and community organizations. To learn more about <NAME> Jr., please visit <a href="http://undergroundart.weebly.com/">his website</a>.
  
- name: <NAME>
  photo: ville-05.jpg
  content: <NAME> has been a Teaching Artist with St. Louis ArtWorks since 1999. Robert has exhibited widely, both nationally and internationally. His art is in significant corporate and private collections, and he has participated in numerous solo and group exhibitions. Robert has recently completed a large scale mural of the Olympian Jesse Owens, commissioned by Focus Films and located in the historic Old North area of St. Louis city. He has various works in progress, including a large scale mural project for the Missouri History Museum, and an exhibit at the newly opening National Blues Museum. For more information, please visit his website at <a href="http://www.raketchens.com/">raketchens.com</a>
  
#- name: <NAME>
#  photo: catharinemagel16.jpg
#  content: While you may not know her face, you definitely know <a href="http://catharinemagelpa.com/commissions/>her work</a>! <NAME> has a distinguished career as a studio artist spanning over 30 years of National exhibitions in Museums and Galleries. She has been the recipient of numerous awards, including a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship Grant and a Connecticut Commission on the Arts Grant. She is also listed in Who’s Who in American Art.
 
#- name: <NAME>
#  photo: kamilitton16.jpg
#  content: Since 2012, Kami has led apprentice groups in printmaking and fiber arts disciplines at St. Louis ArtWorks. She holds a BFA from Fontbonne University, and is a member of <a href="http://missourifiberartists.org/">Missouri Fiber Artists</a>. She currently teaches art in the Hazelwood School District, and is a member of the National Art Education Association.
  
- name: Harry "<NAME>
  photo: happhillips16.jpg
  content: A well-known regional artist, Hap has worked with SLAW apprentice groups to create large and small-scale sculptures and installations. He holds a BFA from Instituto Allende and has created works for both public and private collections with a variety of media over the last three decades.  He and his partner, <NAME>. are the co-founders of <a href="https://articafest.wordpress.com/">Artica</a>, an annual, multi-media, outdoor, participatory arts festival which provides metro St. Louisans with the opportunity to come together as a community through creative self-expression. 
 

#- name: <NAME>
#  photo: daynakriz1.jpg
#  content: Dayna works with apprentices in fiber arts and sculpture. She holds a BFA from Iowa State University, an MFA from Washington University in St. Louis, and is a graduate of Community Arts Training Institute through the Regional Arts Commission.
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