Team Category: Instructors

Christopher Balzano is a writer, folklorist, and host of the podcast Tripping on Legends. His work combines storytelling and history to tell the complete tale of local legends throughout Florida.

Freddie Forward is a Mental Wellness Speaker – Coach – Rapper – Writer with a degree in Clinical Psychology and a certification in Life Coaching working to build a nonprofit called Forward Vibes Only whose mission is to nurture a culture of mental health around arts and entertainment in Southwest Florida. A focus on self-awareness and personal growth is central to his coaching, speaking, music & writing.

More info: www.FreddieForward.com

Tiani Rosado is a painter and versatile artist based in Fort Myers, Fl. Tiani’s artwork is known for it’s bright colors and dream – like subjects. She finds inspiration in the simplest things in life such as the colors of the sky or the sounds of nature at night. When she is not showcasing her artwork at local shows and galleries, she is teaching classes for the youth with her latest initiative, The Rising Artist Experience.

With a background in education and 8 years of experience making and selling her artwork, Tiani provides the perfect safe space to create, have fun, and learn something new about art.

Lori Swick is an author of historical novels about women whose contributions to religion and culture have been grossly disregarded. She also writes nonfiction books about sacred arts. Lori earned her Ph.D. in Religion and Philosophy with a concentration in Women’s Spirituality from California Institute of Integral Studies. Her specializations are Women’s Sacred Arts and Women in World Religions. Lori currently lives in Ft. Myers, Florida. When she is not writing, she presents webinars in sacred arts topics, and works as an adjunct online university professor in religion and philosophy.

Pam Signorelli is a National Board Certified Visual Art teacher for young adolescents and adults, a Certified Zentangle Teacher and a Neurographica Specialist. Pam taught art for 40 years at all levels, K-College and says  “I LOVE teaching. My belief is that everyone is artistic in their own way, they just need to find their passion.”  She is excited to be relocating to the area and looks forward to teaching at the Alliance for the Arts.