Bill Helm
I started martial arts in 1965 in San Bernardino ,Calif.I became a Black Belt 3rd degree in 1972. I began to study Taoist practices including martial arts, meditation and qi gong, energy healing,Tuina Chinese massage, herbal medicine and Taoist Philosophy in 1973 with John Davidson and Taoist Master Share K.Lew at the Taoist Sanctuary of North Hollywood,Calif. Read more>>
Dana Zimbric
I am celebrating my 15th season as Artistic Director and Conductor of Classics 4 Kids! After graduating from the University of Wisconsin, I moved to San Diego for a one-year position with the San Diego Youth Symphony. At the end of the year in San Diego I was expecting to head back to the Midwest, but instead was offered a position with Classics 4 Kids. Read more>>
Katherine Harroff
Ever since I was very little, I loved all things performance-based. I acted in every school thing I could, sang in every choir, danced (badly) in every dance class, and couldn’t get enough. I had a rocky childhood, so it became my refuge. When I got to undergrad (UC Riverside) and majored in Theatre, I found myself feeling dismayed by the shallow/superficial/inaccessible parts of the performing arts. Read more>>
Lindsay Sherry
In my late 20’s I started to develop some symptoms that brought me into my doctors office. I had some black patches that were forming on my checks and forehead, I was also extremely fatigued to the point that I kept a pillow and blanket under my desk at my office and I would sleep during the lunch hour just to muster up enough energy for the afternoon. Read more>>
Maryanne McGuire
Driving a green VW Bug, and raising a dog. My dreams did come true, except for one minor detour, I changed career courses. With a camera always by my side, and a life-long passion for photography, I became a professional photographer. I’m grateful to my Mother who was a big influence in this decision. Read more>>
Ame Stanko
After graduating from UCSD in ’91 I worked as a volunteer on a reforestation project in Mozambique, Africa and then returned to San Diego because, well, San Diego! I love this city from the beaches to Balboa Park. As the internet developed I became fascinated with the ways in which it could bring people together regardless of geographical location. Read more>>
