
Miriam Capellan
Vocal Music Teacher
My name is Miriam Capellan. I am from Cleveland, OH. An interesting fact about me is I love to garden, especially working in my local community garden and starting plants from seed. My favorite children’s book is “Bunnicula” by James and Deborah Howe. My favorite place to visit is my husband's hometown in the Dominican Republic. What I love about the ATS family is our school-wide celebration of reading and the arts.

Emily Stenson
Vocal Music Teacher
My name is Emily Stenson. I am from Tokyo, Japan. An interesting fact about me is II collect and love playing boardgames. I have over 25 boardgames! My favorite children’s book is “Dragons Love Tacos” by Adam Rubin. My favorite place to visit is Nikko, Japan. What I love about the ATS family is the strong support and advocacy for the arts!

George Whichard
Instrumental Music Teacher
My name is George Whichard. I am from Arlington, VA. I graduated from James Madison University with a degree in Music Education. An interesting fact about me is I have a twin sister. My favorite children’s book is “Horton Hears a Who” by Dr. Seuss. My favorite place to visit is Bethany Beach in Delaware. What I love about the ATS family is the strong association with the arts and community.