Amy Bilson, MA CCC/L-SLP/TSHH was born in Buffalo NY, Amy attended the University at Buffaloachieving her B.A. in Speech and Hearing Science, and her M.A. in Speech-Language Pathology.She has been working in the EA school district for five years, and takes part incommunity events like the Variety Club Telethon, and EA Schools’ charitable events.
Thomas Kegler, a native New Yorker who grew up in West Seneca, has been an art teacher at the East Aurora High School for the past 12 years.He worked for his degrees in Graphic Design and Art Education at State University College at Buffalo, and teaches a variety of subjects from “Studio in World Art” (International Studies), drawing and painting, to animation and videography.Most of his classes contain a mix of students from grades nine through twelve.Many of his students eagerly help out with art related community events as part of their community service requirement for graduation.From mural creation and videography documentation, to volunteer work, his students have taken an active part in the East Aurora community for many years.He models the importance of “giving back” by helping students with many projects, and by donating his paintings to fundraising events for charitable organizations.
Brian Hill, East Aurora Middle School’s special education teacher works with sixth grade students.He is originally from Clarence, New York, where he attended school from kindergarten through grade 12.His Bachelor’s Degree is in business from the University at Buffalo, but after working in that field for six months, he went to D’Youville College and graduated with his Master’s Degree in special education.
Alissa Nanna, East Aurora Schools’ string orchestra teacher, works with students in grades five through twelve.She received her bachelor’s degree in music from Ithaca College, and her master’s degree in education from the University at Buffalo.She was born in Buffalo, New York, and hails from a family of musicians.Her brother plays clarinet and saxophone, and she has a cousin who is a violinist with the Buffalo Philharmonic
In the Corner With...is a monthly interview with one of East Aurora's teachers, prepared by Heidy Arts, a sixth grade teacher at the Middle School. If you have an idea for an interview, or would like to be interviewed, please contact Heidy through artsholland@verizon.com
In the Corner With...is a monthly interview with one of East Aurora's teachers, prepared by Heidy Arts, a sixth grade teacher at the Middle School. If you have an idea for an interview, or would like to be interviewed, please contact Heidy through artsholland@verizon.com
