Staff and Faculty

The Wooden Floor would not be successful without the dedication of its highly qualified and compassionate staff and faculty.  From teaching, to tutoring, to counseling – everything that happens at The Wooden Floor depends on the talents of staff and faculty who create and maintain nurturing, supportive relationships with students and parents.

Melanie Ríos Glaser, Executive and Artistic Director

Dawn S. Reese, General Manager/Chief Financial Officer

Mayra Avina, Student Activities Leader

Veronica Avzaradel, Finance Manager/Controller

Derek Bruner, Executive Assistant

Teresa Farias, Family Services Manager

Michael Fernandez, Student Support Services Advisor

Jessie Johnston, Development Assistant

Payal Kumar, Director of Communications and Marketing

Nathan Lammers, Communications and Marketing Assistant

Wendy Mendoza, Academic Coordinator

Fabiola Ortiz, Student Activities Leader

Nelie Ramirez, College Preparatory Coordinator

Ellen Reader, Senior Development Officer

Sarah Swenson, Director of Dance Education

Ben Tusher, Director of Production and Operations