Juan Goodson
Site Director, SE DC THEARC Campus
Juan Goodson, currently resides in Charlotte NC. Juan is married to J. Nicole Goodson and they have 2 beautiful and talented daughters and 1 grandson. Juan is an educator at Hornets Nest Elementary School in Charlotte. He also is the Senior Pastor at Restoration Ministries C.O.G.I.C. Juan is a lover of music and the fine arts. He has participated in several chorus’ and performed in musicals. In his spare time Juan is an avid golf player.
Graziella Guilli
Assistant to the Site Director, SE DC THEARC Campus
Graziella is a recent graduate from American University. She plays the alto saxophone and has worked in music education spaces for the last eight years. Graziella grew up in Oakland, CA and moved out to DC for college. She can’t wait to meet all of you and assist campers and their families in all things Camp Levine!
Annabelle Berthomé-Reynolds
Violin Teacher, SE DC THEARC Campus Session 1
Meet Your Teacher: Annabelle Berthomé-Reynolds! 🎻
Get ready to level up your playing with Annabelle, a great violinist who makes learning feel like a superpower! A graduate of the Royal Academy of Music in London and the University of Cambridge, Annabelle isn’t just an incredible performer-she’s a “”brain expert”” for musicians.
She loves helping students discover how their own minds work. At Camp Levine, she uses cool science (like neuroscience!) to help you master tricky pieces faster, improve your reading skills, and feel totally confident on stage. Whether you’re developing your technique or exploring “”forgotten gems”” of music, Annabelle’s student-centric approach ensures every lesson is tailored to you.
When she isn’t teaching at Levine, Annabelle is performing on her stunning 19th-century violin or recording award-winning albums. Fun fact: She absolutely loves Camp Levine, and this one will be her fourth one!
Get ready for a Summer of high-energy music-making, body awareness, and creative breakthroughs. Let’s make some noise!
Evan Bossenbroek
Brass Teacher, SE DC THEARC Campus Session 1
This is Evan’s second year at Camp Levine! He recently graduated from the University of Maryland with his master’s degree in music education and will be teaching instrumental music in Maryland next school year. He is originally from Illinois and taught band for grades 5-12 for three years before moving to the DC area.
Rachel Chen
Piano Teacher, SE DC THEARC Campus Session 1
Currently, she serves as the Core Faculty at the Levine School in Washington D.C. as well as the piano adjunct professor at Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA). Her commitment to education extends to students with special needs, and her recent focus has been on teaching students with autism. As an active member of the Music Teacher National Association (MTNA), Rachel has played pivotal roles, serving as the president of Indiana University’s MTNA Collegiate Chapter. Under her leadership, the chapter launched initiatives such as The Lunch Break Series, Peer Partnership Program, and Keys to the Future Concert Series. Rachel has also presented her academic work at MTNA conferences, addressing topics such as teaching piano to students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. This year, Rachel is on the Board for the Washington DC Music Teacher Association (WMTA) as the Newsletter Chair, actively contributing to the local music education community. Beyond her academic and teaching roles, Rachel is the Co-founder of Musical Time, a community-focused project based in Brown County, Indiana. She has earned a Doctorate of Music in Piano Performance from Indiana University, a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance, and a Masters of Music in Piano Performance and Pedagogy from the University of Michigan.
Roniqua Pestano
Art Teacher, SE DC THEARC Campus Session 1 & 2
Hello, my name is Ms. Pestano. I currently work with DC Public Schools and previously worked with Prince George’s County Public Schools. This summer, I will be serving as the art teacher at The Arc in Washington, DC. I have a passion for the arts and enjoy helping students express themselves through their creativity. I truly value children’s imagination and individuality, and my goal is to create a safe, supportive space where every child feels comfortable, confident, and free to be themselves. I can’t wait to work with you all this summer!
Adriene Jones
Snack & Break/ After Care Teacher, SE DC THEARC Campus Session 1 & 2
I have worked with children for over 23 years and love it. I have a passion for children.
Lauren Lewis
PreK/K Teacher, SE DC THEARC Campus Session 1 & 2
Lauren is an Educator with more than 25 years of experience. She is passionate about instilling a love of learning using stories/picture books, music and art.
Lauren is the rare native Washingtonian but has also lived and taught in Alaska and Florida.
She enjoys public speaking and has created and presented a number of storytelling workshops to her peers.
Lauren’s hobbies include reading and anything to do with yarn.
Carleton Bailiff III
Games & Sports/Before Care, SE DC THEARC Campus Session 1 & 2
Greetings! My name is Carleton Bailiff III. During the academic year, I work as a School-Based Mental Health Therapist, and during the summer, I’m the Games & Sports Teacher! I have enjoyed making music my whole life as a singer, songwriter, saxophonist, and oboist, but I have also enjoyed playing sports, being active, and coordinating intramurals for my friends in college. This will be my 3rd consecutive summer working with Camp Levine, and I look forward to serving your children this time around!
Michelle Seaward
Drama & Dance, SE DC THEARC Campus Session 1 & 2
Michelle Seaward is a professional dancer, actress, choreographer, model, and educator born and raised in Washington, DC. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Humanities with concentrations in Vocal Music Performance and Theater Arts from Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach, Florida. With more than 15 years of performance experience, Michelle began her artistic journey at just five years old, traveling and performing with gospel choirs and production companies throughout her high school and college years. Her talent and dedication have led her to stages across the United States.
Kate Shrimpton-Knoll
Music+ Teacher, SE DC THEARC Campus Session 2
Ms. SK (formerly known as Ms. Shrimpton) is excited to be at THEARC for her third summer with Camp Levine. She has a bachelor’s in music from George Mason University and a masters in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Virginia. She has taught general music, band, and elementary choir in Loudoun, Fairfax, and Prince William Counties, and specializes in percussion and piano. She is looking forward to making music with new and returning students!
Jonathan Velsey
Cello Teacher, SE DC THEARC Campus Session 2
Jonathan Velsey has been introducing campers to the wonders of the cello at Levine’s Music & Arts camp since 1999. A Levine alumnus himself, Jonathan received a B.A. from Bard College, and got his Master of Music degree at Northwestern University. During the year, Jonathan teaches strings in Howard County, Maryland, is on the faculty as a studio and group cello instructor at Levine and is an active freelance cellist in the Washington area. Jonathan’s musical journey has allowed him to travel and perform as solo, chamber and orchestral cellist, giving critically acclaimed recitals at home and abroad. When not teaching or performing, Jonathan enjoys reading, hiking, cooking, composing and arranging music, learning new languages and spending time with his sons.
Michael Ounallah
Percussion Teacher, SE DC THEARC Campus Session 2
Michael Ounallah comes from a varied and vast array of musical experiences. He has a bachelor’s of music in jazz studies from UNC Wilmington and a Masters of Music in Jazz Studies from the University of Maryland. A highly trained performer on traditional and contemporary drum set and percussion as well as classical and modern piano give Michael an edge in his teaching abilities. He is also able to teach and perform on guitar, ukulele, voice, music production and composing.
Since graduating with a Masters in Performance, Michael has toured the country and abroad in several working groups that have played large festivals, clubs, venues, and notably the Kennedy Center, Strathmore and Presidential Luncheon at the White House. It is this experience, that gives Michael an edge and understanding of what it takes to not only succeed in an academic setting but also in a ‘real world’ situation.
Studying under great teachers himself, has given Michael the tools to design lesson plans specific to the student and be attentive to each students needs. Being a teacher of 20 years of all ages, he understands what it takes to make lessons fun, engaging, and all around great musical experience’s that keep his students motivated and excited to get better on their instrument.
Harrison Benford
Piano Teacher, SE DC THEARC Campus Session 2
“Born in Washington, D.C., Harrison Benford is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Piano Performance and Music Theory at the Cleveland Institute of Music under concert pianist Antonio Pompa-Baldi. He has been a recitalist at Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage, Kaufman Music Center’s Merkin Hall, Strathmore Mansion, NIH, and the Steinway Gallery Annex. He has been first prize winner in many competitions including MTNA Senior Duet, the Rubato International Piano Competition, the Nora Lichtenberg Piano Scholarship Competition, and the Ylda Novik Memorial Concerto Competition. Benford has participated in masterclasses and worked with such esteemed musicians as Emanuel Ax, Jerome Lowenthal, Lang Lang, and Marc-Andre Hamelin, to name a few.
Benford takes great pleasure in collaborative piano and community outreach, and with other passionate musicians has brought live music to civic and senior centers throughout the D.C. and Cleveland metropolitan areas. One of his greatest joys is spending each summer collaborating with other musicians at summer music camps and festivals including Tanglewood, Rebecca Penneys Piano Festival, and Pianofest in the Hamptons. He ultimately aspires to become a conservatory professor of music theory, as well as a touring chamber musician. He also takes great pleasure in competitive scrabble, D&D, and taking scenic late-night walks.
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