MEET our team of COMPASSIONATE CREATIVES!
Jackie Kennedy - Art Therapist
Jackie is very excited to join the Art Indeed team. She is a Registered Psychotherapist and Art Therapist. She studied at the University of Windsor graduating with a degree in Visual Arts and Psychology and then graduated from Wayne State University with a Master’s degree in Counseling and Art Therapy.
Jackie has experienced the benefits of the healing arts first hand as art was what helped her work through personal losses and provided a safe space to build up her own inner strength and resiliency. She feels so grateful to be able to share the expressive arts process with children and teens – to enter into a creative space with them fostering their self-esteem and providing a nonjudgmental, safe space to discover something new about themselves. She believes in building on people’s strengths and thinks that art has a unique way of building up the whole person, not just a single issue or problem. Jackie has years of experience working in hospice with grief, loss, depression, and anxiety. When she has free time she loves spending it with her husband and daughter, reading and working with mixed media.
Katie Colborne - Child and Youth Worker and Creativity Facilitator
Katie is a recent graduate from the St Clair Child and Youth Work program. Katie's first experiences working were as a camp counselor for the City of Windsor recreation centers. She eventually moved on to become a Special Needs Integrator for many years. Katie has also spent time working in schools, residencies, respite care and alongside children with a spectrum of mental health and physical needs. It was clear early on that working with young people was something which motivated and inspired Katie so much that she chose to make it her career. From an early age Katie was immersed in theatre, dance, music and singing. Katie says: "art was a key role in fostering my confidence, self expression and enthusiasm. I am grateful to be part of Art Indeed as it gives me a space to work both with the arts and youth together to create positive change. While helping children to grow and trust in their abilities I also find myself constantly learning from them and creating meaningful experiences."
Katie is a recent graduate from the St Clair Child and Youth Work program. Katie's first experiences working were as a camp counselor for the City of Windsor recreation centers. She eventually moved on to become a Special Needs Integrator for many years. Katie has also spent time working in schools, residencies, respite care and alongside children with a spectrum of mental health and physical needs. It was clear early on that working with young people was something which motivated and inspired Katie so much that she chose to make it her career. From an early age Katie was immersed in theatre, dance, music and singing. Katie says: "art was a key role in fostering my confidence, self expression and enthusiasm. I am grateful to be part of Art Indeed as it gives me a space to work both with the arts and youth together to create positive change. While helping children to grow and trust in their abilities I also find myself constantly learning from them and creating meaningful experiences."
Marcie Roselle - Artist and Creativity Facilitator
Marcie is an artist, elementary teacher and yoga instructor.
Marcie is honoured to have facilitated numerous expressive art programs for Art InDeed over the years (2008-2013) including programs with children, teens and adults with special needs. She is eager to rejoin the amazing Art InDeed team this year. She loves seeing and encouraging participants to explore and learn through play and the creative process.
Marcie studied Visual Arts and Psychology from the University of Windsor, before obtaining a diploma in Early Childhood Education and a Bachelor of Education degree. She is currently a full-time teacher at a French Immersion school and enjoys bringing arts to life in the classroom.
Marcie is a certified yoga instructor (200 hour) and a Reiki Practitioner. She believes in combining yoga and mindfulness practices with the arts to support a holistic approach to self healing and personal discovery.
Marcie is an artist, elementary teacher and yoga instructor.
Marcie is honoured to have facilitated numerous expressive art programs for Art InDeed over the years (2008-2013) including programs with children, teens and adults with special needs. She is eager to rejoin the amazing Art InDeed team this year. She loves seeing and encouraging participants to explore and learn through play and the creative process.
Marcie studied Visual Arts and Psychology from the University of Windsor, before obtaining a diploma in Early Childhood Education and a Bachelor of Education degree. She is currently a full-time teacher at a French Immersion school and enjoys bringing arts to life in the classroom.
Marcie is a certified yoga instructor (200 hour) and a Reiki Practitioner. She believes in combining yoga and mindfulness practices with the arts to support a holistic approach to self healing and personal discovery.
Olivia Markou - Artist and Creativity Facilitator
A recent graduate from the University of Windsor with a degree in Visual Arts, Olivia believes through the act of creating, using a variety of mediums, we are able to further explore our inner selves and experience arts' healing powers. She enjoys being a part of a community and is inspired to share and accompany others in the transformative discovery of creating art. Olivia is so grateful and happy to be a part of the Art Indeed team! Currently, Olivia is facilitating programs at Hospice, Alzheimer's Society, Extendicare, and Christian Horizons. In her spare time, Olivia enjoys drawing, painting, hiking, reading, and travelling.
A recent graduate from the University of Windsor with a degree in Visual Arts, Olivia believes through the act of creating, using a variety of mediums, we are able to further explore our inner selves and experience arts' healing powers. She enjoys being a part of a community and is inspired to share and accompany others in the transformative discovery of creating art. Olivia is so grateful and happy to be a part of the Art Indeed team! Currently, Olivia is facilitating programs at Hospice, Alzheimer's Society, Extendicare, and Christian Horizons. In her spare time, Olivia enjoys drawing, painting, hiking, reading, and travelling.
Corinne Garrett - Artist and Creativity Facilitator
Corinne is very excited to be on the team at Art Indeed! She is honored to assist in various programs offered and to work in the studio. Her passion and love for the arts is what inspired her to join the Art Indeed team, and further pursue her education in the arts. Corinne has experience teaching independent art lessons, has facilitated many solo and collaborative art exhibitions and has worked and volunteered for numerous art businesses in the community.
Corinne says: “From the first time I recall holding a pencil, I loved to draw. From this, I have developed an inherent strive to expand and cultivate more knowledge as a visual artist. I have been submerged in an environment with passionate, like minded students in school and work where I was given the subsidy of others, encouraging me to grow as an individual and develop an even deeper passion for the arts. My mission in creation is to convey to the world all that I perceive through my personal artistic eye – the things that excite, soothe, disgust, the beautiful, the ordinary and practically all the elicits emotion for the greater good. The ability to share my passions, interests and perception, not only from an aesthetic but also a technical and conceptual viewpoint is truly what drives me to create. Art Indeed has provided me with the opportunity to share my love and passions with so many!”
Corinne is very excited to be on the team at Art Indeed! She is honored to assist in various programs offered and to work in the studio. Her passion and love for the arts is what inspired her to join the Art Indeed team, and further pursue her education in the arts. Corinne has experience teaching independent art lessons, has facilitated many solo and collaborative art exhibitions and has worked and volunteered for numerous art businesses in the community.
Corinne says: “From the first time I recall holding a pencil, I loved to draw. From this, I have developed an inherent strive to expand and cultivate more knowledge as a visual artist. I have been submerged in an environment with passionate, like minded students in school and work where I was given the subsidy of others, encouraging me to grow as an individual and develop an even deeper passion for the arts. My mission in creation is to convey to the world all that I perceive through my personal artistic eye – the things that excite, soothe, disgust, the beautiful, the ordinary and practically all the elicits emotion for the greater good. The ability to share my passions, interests and perception, not only from an aesthetic but also a technical and conceptual viewpoint is truly what drives me to create. Art Indeed has provided me with the opportunity to share my love and passions with so many!”
Nico - Art Studio Cat
Nico was born in West Windsor, Ontario. He ventured out on his own - the curious cat he is - and ended up at one of the residences on Maryvale's campus where Art InDeed's founder, Danah Beaulieu, was working. He was bound for a life of creativity and colour. It was adoration at first sight when Danah first met Nico! At five months old, Nico was friendly and funny. He was a skinny little kitten with a very big, puffy tail! He greeted each newcomer to the residence in his curious manner! Nico moved into Danah's art studio very soon after they met! Nico has his four favorite pastimes: sitting in the art studio window watching the world go by, rolling around and stretching, getting into the chalk pastels (his favorite colors are green and blue), and visiting the art classes and participants in the studio. He especially loves the all girls and ladies classes. He likes to show off his tail and loves the sounds of pencil on paper. He will attack your pencil when you're drawing, so make sure you are "staying loose" . If he wore a hat, Nico would wear a burgundy-coloured fedora with a big, blue feather in it. He is discriminating in his fashion taste - he prefers to wear a tuxedo everyday! He is intelligent and playful, he has a gentle personality but also is naughty and curious. He goes crazy for bling and sparkling things. He likes to perform his "attack and roll" routine if sparkles are in view! We have found him full of sparkles on numerous occasions, especially after Girl's Group is finished. His love for sparkle reflects Nico's entrepreneurial spirit, and his attack and "roll with it" business acumen, it allows him great insight! He signs off on all of our big accounts, approves our community partnerships, and makes final hiring decisions. He is the Big Boss at Art InDeed. ~ He can't wait to meet you!!
Nico was born in West Windsor, Ontario. He ventured out on his own - the curious cat he is - and ended up at one of the residences on Maryvale's campus where Art InDeed's founder, Danah Beaulieu, was working. He was bound for a life of creativity and colour. It was adoration at first sight when Danah first met Nico! At five months old, Nico was friendly and funny. He was a skinny little kitten with a very big, puffy tail! He greeted each newcomer to the residence in his curious manner! Nico moved into Danah's art studio very soon after they met! Nico has his four favorite pastimes: sitting in the art studio window watching the world go by, rolling around and stretching, getting into the chalk pastels (his favorite colors are green and blue), and visiting the art classes and participants in the studio. He especially loves the all girls and ladies classes. He likes to show off his tail and loves the sounds of pencil on paper. He will attack your pencil when you're drawing, so make sure you are "staying loose" . If he wore a hat, Nico would wear a burgundy-coloured fedora with a big, blue feather in it. He is discriminating in his fashion taste - he prefers to wear a tuxedo everyday! He is intelligent and playful, he has a gentle personality but also is naughty and curious. He goes crazy for bling and sparkling things. He likes to perform his "attack and roll" routine if sparkles are in view! We have found him full of sparkles on numerous occasions, especially after Girl's Group is finished. His love for sparkle reflects Nico's entrepreneurial spirit, and his attack and "roll with it" business acumen, it allows him great insight! He signs off on all of our big accounts, approves our community partnerships, and makes final hiring decisions. He is the Big Boss at Art InDeed. ~ He can't wait to meet you!!
Stephanie Carroll - Volunteer
Stephanie has been a part of the creative process with Art InDeed since she was eleven years old! She is now proud to be one of the many staff who help make Art InDeed grow and inspire creativity and healing for all people. She loves being able to work alongside the
wonderful staff who are always in the creative flow, touching lives and inspiring imagination and self- expression. Stephanie believes that there is no good or bad way, and no right or wrong way when it comes to being creative. Stephanie says: “Art is for everyone. I’m 18 and I have been with Art InDeed since grade six. I have had a lot of ups and downs. I feel art has really helped me and I’m not just saying that because I work at an art studio! Art is an amazing thing to have in your life. Creating opens your mind, and I don’t mean open your mind in the sense where you have to think about it…it is about letting go and being in a different world where colors are more than just painting your walls, and sharpies are more then something bold to label: art at Art InDeed is about expression. My favorite part of working at Art InDeed is that I get to see the children’s faces light up when they accomplish something they have worked hard on. Working at Art InDeed makes me feel like I’m a part of something bigger than myself, and because of Art InDeed I’m on the right track to following my dream of becoming a fashion designer. I’m headed in the right direction. Art is for everyone. Never stop creating!"
Stephanie has been a part of the creative process with Art InDeed since she was eleven years old! She is now proud to be one of the many staff who help make Art InDeed grow and inspire creativity and healing for all people. She loves being able to work alongside the
wonderful staff who are always in the creative flow, touching lives and inspiring imagination and self- expression. Stephanie believes that there is no good or bad way, and no right or wrong way when it comes to being creative. Stephanie says: “Art is for everyone. I’m 18 and I have been with Art InDeed since grade six. I have had a lot of ups and downs. I feel art has really helped me and I’m not just saying that because I work at an art studio! Art is an amazing thing to have in your life. Creating opens your mind, and I don’t mean open your mind in the sense where you have to think about it…it is about letting go and being in a different world where colors are more than just painting your walls, and sharpies are more then something bold to label: art at Art InDeed is about expression. My favorite part of working at Art InDeed is that I get to see the children’s faces light up when they accomplish something they have worked hard on. Working at Art InDeed makes me feel like I’m a part of something bigger than myself, and because of Art InDeed I’m on the right track to following my dream of becoming a fashion designer. I’m headed in the right direction. Art is for everyone. Never stop creating!"
