About Us
Cobblestone is Changing Arts Education
The Cobblestone Arts Center is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization providing day programs for adults with disabilities. We believe that everybody has an inner artist, and it is our mission to bring out the inner light of each one of our students through visual art, dance, and musical instruction. All ages, cultures, and abilities have always been welcome at Cobblestone.
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We are proud to host theater performances, cultural events, and musical performances at our theater in beautiful Farmington, NY.
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We are also the home of the Cobblestone Players, a nonprofit theater organization that provides community outreach in rural areas, showcasing the arts and art productions.
History:
Cobblestone began as a wheelchair dance company, Wheels In Motion, in 1986 and gave inspiration to form an all day arts classes for adults with disabilities. Through music, dance, visual arts, and theater, students gained a great sense of value and accomplishment connecting with each other and the community. We are proud to bring all the arts to the community, a unique after school program, and a new theatre space for the whole area to enjoy live performances.
Mission Statement:
It is our unique mission to use the Arts as the common denominator in our vastly diverse community, to let Art be that unspoken language of the heart that breaks through prejudices and stereotypes, that nurtures the soul and brings every member of the community together to appreciate each other's gifts. We can accomplish this by hiring and retaining first class employees, maintains skilled construction professionals and by approaching the growth of our organization with honesty and integrity.
Vision:
Cobblestone Arts and Educational Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of the community for all ages and abilities through Art, Education, and Participation. Our classes in Music, Dance, Theater, Visual Arts, Public Speaking, and Media Studies are aimed to help students achieve a higher potential while developing a sense of involvement in the community.
Our Team
Administration
Supervisors
Teachers, Aides, and Drivers
Jacob Brown
Theater Teacher
Josue Lopez
Art Teacher
Naomi Sprague
Art Teacher
Emily Edwards
Art Teacher
Melanie Johnson
Paraprofessional
Brent Siwak
Paraprofessional
Jamie Colf
CNA
Dan Foley
Transportation
Tim Partington
Transportation
Cathy McCullough
Transportation
Melissa Yonker
Building Sanitation
Specialist
Esmay Davenport
Art Teacher
Paul McArdle
Music Teacher
Tess Stiffler
Art Teacher
Eric Russel
Music Teacher
Julia Keener
Paraprofessional
Sparrow Constantino
Paraprofessional
Robert Burrows
Transportation
Dave Fulmer
Transportation
David Quigley
Transportation
Bob Nantais
Transportation
Jacob Faunce
Media Teacher
Dana McLaughlin
Art/Theater Teacher
Bernie VanEpps
Movement Teacher
Sue Benson
Paraprofessional
Makayla Knights
Paraprofessional
Kathleen Fenton
Paraprofessional
Larry Decarolis
Transportation
Jaylin Green
Transportation
Madison Royal
Transportation
Barbara Flora
Fiscal Assistant
Carissa Henkel
Theatre Teacher
Sara Palmisano
Movement Teacher
Drew Bellavia
Music Teacher
Louise Foley
Paraprofessional
Karima Ramirez
Paraprofessional
Amanda Hastings
Paraprofessional
Tom Denninger
Transportation
Maggie Hallinan
Transportation
John Drennan
Transportation
Scott Benson
Maintenence
Spencer Hunter
Wild Life Teacher
Abby Sheahen
Music Teacher
Matthew Drooby
Teacher
Lily Hoefler
Paraprofessional
Abbie Sandburg
Paraprofessional
Kim Heusler
Paraprofessional
Bill Evancho
Transportation
Ryan Henkel
Transportation
Mark Gedek
Transportation
Dean McLaughlin
Maintenance & Mechanic Specialist
Board of Directors
Madelaine Baader, President
Jan Veomett, Secretary
Adam Bull, Treasurer
Aaron Outlaw-White
Diane Sandburg
Gaetan Wyman
Shaun Speicher
Kim Voss