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Steve Swinburne was born in London, England. When he was 8, he left England with his family and sailed on the Queen Elizabeth to New York City. Steve holds a bachelor of arts degree in biology and English from Castleton State College, VT. He has worked as ranger in a number of national parks. He loves to travel and observe nature and wildlife.

Hi! I’m Sophie Laffey, a UK-qualified educator with over 10 years of experience working with children aged 5 to 10 across both mainstream and alternative learning environments. I hold a BA (Hons) in Learning and Teaching from the University of Northampton (2016–2017), and a Foundation Degree in Learning and Teaching (2014–2016).

Amanda Page is a writer, editor, and filmmaker from southern Ohio. Her work appears in Belt Magazine, The Daily Yonder, 100 Days in Appalachia, and Literary Hub. She is the editor of The Columbus Anthology from Belt Publishing and The Ohio State University Press, and founder of Scioto Literary, a nonprofit that supports writers and storytellers in Scioto and surrounding counties…

Rhys Lovell is a theatre artist whose work has been seen throughout Central Illinois for the past 35 years. As an actor, he has appeared in dozens of productions at Heartland Theatre Company, Prairie Fire Theatre, the Illinois Shakespeare Festival, and the Evergreen Cemetery Walk, which he directed for six years.

We're excited to offer online classes in cooking, fiber arts, music, dance, painting, woodworking and writing. Join instructors from John C. Campbell Folk School for classes that can be enjoyed from the comfort of your home.

I am a passionate and dedicated music educator, vocal coach, and songwriter with a strong background in both music and academic training. I currently teach vocal performance, piano, and music theory, helping students develop strong technical foundations while also building confidence and personal expression.

Hi, I’m Phoebe, an Australian IELTS and ESL specialist based in Sydney. With over 25 years of experience helping English learners succeed, I specialise in IELTS preparation and professional English communication. I support candidates preparing for both IELTS Academic and General Training across all four skills with structured, practical coaching tailored to their goals.

About Me & My Teaching Approach Professional Background With over 30 years of professional performance and 25 years of teaching experience, my musical journey has spanned across Mexico, Canada, and Brazil. I am a multi-instrumentalist (Bass, Guitar, Piano, and Drums) and a composer currently preparing for an international performance contract with Disney.

I'm originally from the DC metro area. My first dance training was breakdance. I battled and worked with Hip Hop styles until 2010 in Orlando, Florida. I received college dance education and training in Ballet and modern dance techniques, eventually receiving an MFA in Dance Performance and Choreography from Florida State University in 2016.

Dana has been a Folk School instructor since 2004. Her most recent collection of poems is One Light, Texas Review Press. Her environmental memoir, "Back to Abnormal: Surviving with an Old Farm in the New South," was finalist for Georgia Author of the Year.