Education Staff

Ashlea Harrington has dedicated her life to the performing arts. As a child, she spent a decade traveling professionally in the country and bluegrass music industry. During that time, she discovered her love for musical theatre, and she has now been  involved in the performing arts for nearly 30 years. After graduating  with a degree in child psychology and a minor in music performance, she has happily dedicated her adult life to helping students of all ages find their voice on stage and off.

Gabby Bradshaw was born and raised in northwestern Pennsylvania, where she began her dancing journey at the age of four. She has received comprehensive training in tap, jazz, ballet, musical theatre, and hip hop. At the age of 14, she debuted in a production of 42 Street and her passion for musical theatre ignited! During these two decades of performing arts experience, Gabby also spent 14 years competing as a figure skater. She cannot wait to help guide the passions of her students. 

Lucy Circosta was introduced to the performing arts at age four and, since that time, has fostered her love for the stage. As she grew in age, Lucy found her true passion in working with young children in the performing arts community. As a nursing student and local hospital employee her heart knows no bounds when caring for others. Lucy cannot wait to combine her love for children and performing arts as she continues inspiring and guiding those around her.

Grace Deaton is a recent graduate of Franciscan University where she majored in English education and minored in theatre performance. She now teaches 8th grade ELA at Concord Jr. High. Her love for theatre began at age nine, and she has spent the entirety of her young adult life cultivating this passion. She is so excited to be back home, in the community she loves, and she looks forward to sharing her love for theatre with the next generation!  

Zak Harrington has a reputation in the arts community that is dedicated to innovation, quality, and growth. He  attended the Young Americans College for the Performing Arts in California, where he was able to cultivate his own performing arts training while traveling around the world to teach youth the art of  theatre. After returning home from California, he has spent over a decade working with the youth of our area and inspiring the next  generation of thespians. 

Quinci Julian has been involved in the performing  arts for 25 years. She has been classically trained in ballet,  contemporary dance, tap, and jazz since the age of three, and added hip-hop to her repertoire years later. She has personally  performed in venues across the nation and now has found her love for  choreographing and teaching. With a degree in interior design, Quinci has a true passion and an eye for detail -- her talents shine brightly on stage and off. 

Sean Leyes is a graduate of The University of Notre Dame with a degree in theatre. He has spent over 25 years performing in the musical theatre circuit -- four of  those years were spent performing professionally in New York City.  Sean’s favorite part about singing is finding the connection between the vocalist and their character’s song. He cannot wait to get started with his students and immerse in music together! 

Allysa Romano is a 4th grade ELA teacher at Concord Intermediate. This year will mark her seventh year in the classroom. She has been involved in the performing arts since  she was 6 years old, and she now uses arts-integrated learning to inspire her students to find the passion behind expanding their minds. Allysa loves helping students cultivate their growth mindsets in all facets: socially, emotionally, and mentally! 

Cody Smith began his theatre journey as a high school student. From the moment he hit the stage, he knew he had found his true calling. He spent his college experience at the Young Americans College for the Performing Arts in California, where he was given the opportunity to travel around the world, teaching children the art of theatre. After college, he returned home to continue working with youth in the area as a hip-hop instructor and choreographer. He is excited to continue what he loves!