Mason Community Arts Academy Faculty and Staff

  • Samantha Clarke

    Instruments in the Attic (IiA) Coordinator, Mason Community Arts Academy, CVPA

    Alumna, Dewberry School of Music, DMA in Conducting, '23

    Dr. Samantha Clarke, conductor and flutist, is a Long Island native of East Rockaway, New York. She has a Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) degree in conducting fron George Mason University. 
  • Matt Geske

    Operations Manager, Mason Community Arts Academy, CVPA

    With a Bachelor of Arts in Music Industry from Minnesota State University — Moorhead and a Graduate Certificate in Arts Management from George Mason University, Matt has enjoyed a varied and well-rounded career including dancer, choreographer, dance instructor, booking agent, art gallery sales, marketer, program manager, event coordinator, grant writer and more.
  • Morgan Jordan

    Registration & Programs Coordinator, Mason Community Arts Academy, CVPA

    Morgan serves as Coordinator of Private Music Lessons at Mason Community Arts Academy. With a background in arts management, music & audio engineering, and arts operations, she has held many diverse roles within the arts.
  • Mary Lechter

    Executive Director, Mason Community Arts Academy and Assistant Professor, School of Theater, CVPA

    Mary Lechter, (BA University of Maryland) is a graduate of University of Maryland, College Park with a BA in Theater and Speech Communications, Mary has been working professionally as an actor since 1985 in the Metropolitan Washington area, Los Angeles, and New York.
  • Kaity Cookson Ormesher

    Coordinator/ Data & Programs, Mason Community Arts Academy, CVPA

    Kaity graduated from George Mason University with a Bachelor of Arts in Theater in 2011 and a Master of Arts in Arts Management in 2019. Kaity has been a part of the Acting for Young People team since 2008, working as a Teaching Artist in after-school, summer camp, and showcase programs, and as the resident stage manager for all of AFYP’s educational and touring productions.
  • Alaina Talley Santos

    Director of Programs, Mason Community Arts Academy, Mason Community Arts Academy, CVPA

    Alaina graduated Magna Cum Laude from George Mason University with a Bachelor of Arts in Theater in 2012. Having previously worked with Mason Community Arts Academy as Coordinator of Private Music Lessons, Alaina now joins us as Coordinator of Programs & Registration supporting MCAA’s year-round classes and summer programming.
  • Regina Schneider

    Marketing & Communications Coordinator, Mason Community Arts Academy, CVPA

    Regina serves as the Marketing and Communications Coordinator at the Mason Community Arts Academy. With a higher education background, Regina uses her knowledge and skills to help the Academy to fulfill its mission.
  • Ariel Williams

    Assistant Coordinator of Programs and Operations, Mason Community Arts Academy, CVPA

     

    Ariel serves as the Assistant Coordinator of Programs and Operations at Mason Community Arts Academy. She graduated with a Bachelor’s of Music Education from George Mason University and a Master’s of Music Performance from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville.