Independent Teachers

 

Noel Levan

Masters of Arts. Occupational Therapist (45 years), Family Mediator (11 years).

 

Facilitator of The Journey: A Creative Approach to the Necessary Crises of Adolescence Adolescence is (always) a tumultuous time in every life.

 

 

Noel has engaged adolescents in their struggles and issues for nearly forty years. In his role as an occupational therapist at the Psychiatric Institute of Richmond in 1988, he met David Oldfield, the creator of The Journey, and was trained as a facilitator. Since, he has engaged teens, young adults and older adults as an occupational therapist, college professor and community activist, in the search for purpose and meaning in an ever-chaotic journey toward self-awareness and personal growth. For the past ten years Noel has functioned, in the community of Harrisonburg Virginia, as a mediator at the Fairfield Center. He assists families to plan how to best meet the needs of their children; whether via court-ordered mediation of custody, visitation and child support, or via self-referral of individuals who need to have difficult, emotionally-charged conversations with family members. Noel is married, has two grown children and one grandchild. He enjoys his projects, and may be pried from his home and community to engage in worthwhile endeavors and play. He has clowned with Dr. Patch Adams and clowns from the world over, in Iquitos Peru, and has thoroughly enjoyed travels in Europe, Central America, and Canada.

 

Alena Rose Solenne

Masters in Education, Public and Waldorf certification

 

Currently offering Intenational Cooking as well as  Midieval History

 

 

Alena is an artist and teacher based in Charlottesville. She has a passion for exploring culture, history, geometry and art, and then finding the interesting and patterns hiding within them. She has her Masters in Education from Antioch University, and has completed training in both Integrated Learning and Waldorf teaching modalities. She has a love and appreciation for each unique developmental stage,including those that we continue to experience as adults. In each class, there is a focus on aesthetics and beauty, while also gently integrating social, developmental, and academic skills. Adults are welcome to take any class she offers, even those for the littles.

Please feel free to contact her with any questions at  alenaroses@gmail.com. 

 

Mary Hahn

I taught in Rockingham county in middle school, 6th grade social studies and English. After the SOL's came in and we all know what SOL really stands for, I got certified in elementary gifted ed. and finished my career in that field. I am now retired and enjoy many activities but especially enjoy family.

Stay tuned for future class offerings with Mary!

 

Are YOU interested in being an independent teacher for Prism Learning Community?

Non member teachers may choose to volunteer or may charge for their services (as many do!). If you are interested in offering a class, please go to the 'Class Proposal and Planning Guide' under the Classes tab. The guide will walk you through the process of submitting a class proposal and give you all the information about teaching as an independent contractor for Prism Learning Community. You may also contact us at info@prismlearningcommunity.org. We deeply value members of the larger community who are willing to share their passions, talents and interests with the Prism community!