SOTA Board Members

Board President

  • Barry is a graduate of Warrior Run High School (1960) and a Veteran of the U. S. Navy. Barry and his wife Brenda have three children, two grandsons, and one granddaughter who has become an experienced ballet dancer.

    Barry has been a full time independent Life Insurance Agent for the past fifty-eight years. He is currently with Kent A Bennett & Associates of Montoursville. Barry and Brenda reside in Loyalsock Township.

    At age 21, Barry developed what has become a life-long passion to say "THANK YOU" to the many helping hands that came forward in 1952, assisting his family after his father was afflicted with Polio at the age of 35, and would live his life in a wheelchair. Barry has a long history of volunteering his time to numerous non-profits in Lycoming County.

    Barry and Brenda have been donors to the Saint John's School of the Arts for a number of years. Barry believes SJSOTA is an excellent organization in which to continue sharing his deep passion to serve others.

Secretary

  • Becky holds a Bachelor's Degree in History from Mount Holyoke College. She teaches Psychology and Sociology at Williamsport Area High School where she is also the Model UN Advisor. Becky also teaches preschool Sunday school at First Church, Williamsport and volunteers with Vacation Bible School.

          SOTA is important to Becky because of the influence it has had on all three of her children. They have all taken music lessons and two of them have taken dance classes. "The instruction they received is top notch and I love so much that it is a Christian environment to encourage their faith."

  • Mike holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Lock Haven University and a Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Bloomsburg University, where he earned his Supervisory and Administrative certifications.  He is currently employed by the Williamsport Area School District, Williamsport Area Middle School as a seventh-grade math teacher where he serves as the club advisor of the WAMS Builders Club, co-advisor for the WAMS National Junior Honor Society, and has coached multiple sports (in Williamsport and surrounding communities) for more than 30 years.  He also serves as a Board Member of the Williamsport Area School District Education Foundation.  Mike attends First Church where he is active with various youth programs.  In 2009, Mike began volunteering as a Team “Uncle” Host for the Little League World Series each August and enjoys the opportunity to practice his Spanish with baseball teams from around the world.

    Mike lives in Williamsport with his wife Melissa and children: Elizabeth (graduate of the SOTA dance program), Nathan, and Madelyn (current member of the SOTA dance program), dog Hershey and cat Cuddles. He enjoys cooking, grilling, fishing, and all things Penn State.  SOTA has been an important part of the Lundy family since 2006 when Elizabeth began dancing for Him.  “We have been blessed to be part of the Christian based SOTA family.  The Nutcracker and Spring Dance Recitals have been gifts to our family (and community) each year and will be for years to come.”

  • Amanda is a Jersey Shore Area High School graduate. Amanda and her husband Kenny have two daughters, where one is passionate about soccer and the other is passionate about dance. She and her family are devoted Christians and active members at Nippenose Bible Fellowship.

    Amanda currently holds the role of Client Success and Marketing Manager for Real IT Care in Williamsport. She has also owned and operated a newborn photography studio for over 13 years. Within the Williamsport area, she has served various non-profit organizations such as Shutterbugs as their Secretary and The Junior League of Williamsport, where she most recently was honored to serve as their President for two years.

    “SOTA has been a blessing to our family – especially our daughter that attends various dance classes. We could not imagine having our children involved with any other organization.”

Vice President

  • Denise holds a M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction from Bloomsburg University and B.A. in Mathematics from Duquesne University.  She has been an Adjunct Instructor at Pennsylvania College of Technology and the Bookkeeper/Office Manage for Casale, Bonner, Hillman & Southard, P.C. where she is also a Notary Public. 

    Denise has served on the JV Brown Library Friends of the Library as a board member since 2020 and lector at St. Jospeh the Worker Parish since 2021.   In prior years, she was active in Odyssey of the Mind, Girl Scouts of America, the Junior League of Williamsport and a variety of other volunteer organizations. 

    Denise has been married to her husband Bret for 30 years. Together, they raised two wonderful young women, Amy Olson, who is a pediatric nurse practitioner living in New Jersey with her husband Bill, an attorney and their little boy, Declan; and Amanda Southard, who is a lieutenant in the US Army stationed in Fort Bliss, TX as a helicopter pilot.

    "SOTA was a huge part of my daughters’ childhood.  They both danced and took piano lessons for many years.  Amanda danced with Miss Theresa from the time she was 3 until she graduated from high school. They still speak very fondly of Miss Theresa and all the life lessons she taught them. Being able to dance in the wonderful Christian environment helped shape who they are today."

SOTA Director

  • Todd is a graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Messiah University with degrees in Music Education and Instrumental Conducting. He is recently retired from the Williamsport Area School District where he was a Band Director for 32 years, is an ordained Elder at Lycoming Centre Presbyterian Church, and is an adjunct faculty member at Lycoming College and Pennsylvania College of Technology.

    Todd is passionate about Arts Education and pleased to lead the SOTA team as they pursue excellence in a Christian atmosphere. 

  •  Kelsey holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Science with an Art History Minor from Muhlenberg College and is a Biology Teacher at Hughesville High School, having previously taught Biology at St. John Neumann Regional Academy. She is a volunteer at Camp Susque and City Church in Williamsport. 

          Kelsey has been involved with SOTA since 2004: first as a dance student, and now as a parent. She is passionate about SOTA because she wants future generations of students to benefit from the loving and supportive Christian environment she has experienced here for twenty-one years.

  • Romey holds a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Lycoming College, and a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from Baker College. He is the President/Owner of RDF Tax Service in Williamsport, PA. Prior to his current firm, Romey was the Finance Director for the Lycoming Housing Authority and a CPA for William R. Hoffman, Ltd.

          Romey has been involved in and around Central Pennsylvania in a number of positions including: Current Board Member of Lycoming Economic Development Foundation; Past Treasurer and Board Member of Konkle Library in Montoursville, PA; Past Member of Finance Council of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Montoursville PA; Past Board Member of the Northcentral PA Estate Planners Council; Past Treasurer and Board Member of Northcentral Pennsylvania Conservancy in Williamsport PA & served as the Past President of Northcentral Chapter of Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

  • Amanda, graduated from Susquehanna University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis in Finance and a minor in Information Systems. Her professional journey began in 2011 when she joined Hudock Capital Group and became a Relationship Manager there in 2014.

    Outside of the office, Amanda enjoys being involved in the community. Her dedication to giving back was evident during her time at Susquehanna University, where she actively participated in community service through Alpha Phi Omega. Currently, she contributes her time and expertise to the Junior League of Williamsport as an active member and Fund Development Committee Co-chair.

    In addition to Amanda’s professional and philanthropic pursuits, she is a devoted mother and military wife. She has three daughters of whom two are currently involved at the School of the Arts. Her oldest two daughters attend WASD and youngest is finishing her preschool year at Williamsport Christian School. Amanda’s husband, Bill, is a Unit Readiness NCO with B Co. 1/109th Infantry serving in an AGR position at the Williamsport National Guard Armory. Two of Amanda’s greatest passions are coaching the Roniettes for the Balls Mills Soccer Club and camping with her family and friends. Her multi-faceted approach to life reflects her values of dedication, compassion, and a commitment to making a positive difference. SOTA’s mission to provide quality music and dance education, guided by the love of Christ resonates with Amanda's personal commitment to acts of service and compassion.

Treasurer

  • Bonita “Bonnie” Mahoney earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Recreation and Parks Administration in 1974 and spent the next 46 years serving several communities and non-profit organizations in Kentucky, Indiana and Pennsylvania. In 1981, Bonnie and her husband Tim made their home in Williamsport PA and raised their three daughters.  All three daughters grew up attending the dance education program at Saint John’s School of the Arts. 

    Bonnie currently volunteers as the Treasurer of the Board of Saint John’s School of the Arts.

  • Jillian MacInnis, CSP is a risk control professional with 13 years of experience in safety. She is passionate about the well-being of her community and has dedicated her career to improving the safety of healthcare workers so they can be their best at home and at work. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the Pennsylvania College of Technology and is pursuing her MBA at Carlow University.

     Jillian and her family have been part of the SOTA community for seven years. She appreciates that SOTA offers children training that fosters self-confidence and a positive self-image, while also emphasizing the importance of using one’s talents to serve others and glorify God. In her leisure time, Jillian enjoys gardening, hiking, reading, and volunteering as a Sunday school teacher at her church.

  • Danny Hess holds a bachelor’s degree in strategic communications and a minor in sports outreach from Liberty University. He currently works at the Community Giving Foundation in the marketing department. He has enjoyed working with kids in the past as a volleyball coach with the Maranatha Tippers and as a summer camp counselor at Camp Mantowagan. Danny enjoys volunteering at Dwell Orphan Care and is passionate about non-profit work.

    Danny’s family has been involved at SOTA for over 20 years. He has spent 14 of those years taking dance classes at SOTA. He is passionate about SOTA because he has created so many friendships and memories over the years, he wants everyone to experience the love and joy here.