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INSTRUCTOR BIOS
of experience researching and editing in writing groups.
She has taught writing classes for Needham Adult
Education for several years and is an instructor for
Intuitive Writing Workshops (www.intuitivewriting.com).
LAVONNE SUWALSKI graduated with a BA in Fine
Arts from Emmanuel College, and received a MA in
the Liberal Arts with a Watercolor Focus from Clark
University. Lavonne has taught all levels and ages of
artists, from elementary age children to adults. For
a gallery of Lavonne’s work, and more information
about her philosophy and teaching style go to www.
lavonnesuwalski.com
KATIE SWEGAN has an undergraduate degree in
Spanish from the University of Mary Washington, and a
MEd with a concentration in Spanish from Framingham
State College. She teaches Spanish at Needham High
School, and has taught SAT Prep classes for Needham
Community Education since the fall of 2006.
SANDRA THORBJORNSEN has been teaching
Zumba and Hip Hop classes at area health and
recreation programs for many years. Her classes have
an enthusiastic and loyal following.
BRIAN WASIK is co-owner, with his family, of the
Cheese Shop in Wellesley, a well-known and popular
shop started in 1979 by their father and mother, Steve
and Carol. Born into the business and raised in the
back room of his family’s cheese shop, Brian now
serves as head cheese buyer and cellar manager.
Brian has devoted his life to the knowledge of
procuring, ripening, and selling cheese. His Cheese
classes, done for private parties and events, are known
to be informative, delicious, and most of all fun. For
more information on the Cheese Shop, go to www.
wasiks.com
KEN WAX, a Needham resident and marketing
consultant to technology companies, has studied magic
with many of the world’s greatest close-up magicians.
He has entertained at Children’s Hospital, scout troops,
parties, and in front of hundreds of people. He is a
25-year member of the International Brotherhood of
Magicians and enjoys teaching children and adults how
to do impossible things anytime.
MIKE WOLOSHYN is a professional upholsterer and
has taught upholstery in Needham Adult Education
for many years, and has developed a following of very
satisfied students.
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