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Our Teachers
ARTery teachers are creative, inspiring, and fun! They are certified educators as well as experienced visual artists. The teachers craft lessons that combine educational art concepts with artistic expression. Our instructors guide our students to create things they never knew they could. Children will focus on the process of creating art and explore a variety of art mediums. We believe that every child (and adult!) is an artist.
"It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression & knowledge." -Albert Einstein
Marisa Corry
Owner & Teacher
Marisa is the Founder and CEO of The Pineland Arts Center. She has owned the ARTery Studio since 2020, which was originally located on Main Street Medford. Marisa had a vision for creating a home for the creative arts (art, music, and movement) in Medford. Together with her family, Marisa has embarked on the journey of transforming an old firehouse into The Pineland Arts Center. Marisa is a NJ state certified music teacher K-12. She taught PK-5 Music and Chorus in Marlton from 2014-2021. Marisa currently teaches music at Stepping Stones Nature School. She enjoys playing the piano and spending time with her toddler and dogs. Marisa loves bringing creative minds together and is so grateful for this opportunity.
Susanna Saluga Pannone
Art Teacher
Susanna received her Bachelors of Science in Art Education from Kutztown University in 1985. Soon after, she was hired by the Pemberton School District. During her 34 years with the district, she has taught art to grades K - 8. Susanna also designed curriculum, instructed art in many after school and summer programs. She received the honor of Teacher of the year for her school in 2015. Susanna has instructed painting and private art lessons throughout the area for many years. She is a lifelong Medford resident and is so excited to continue her passion for teaching at the ARTery!
Jessica Phelps
Art Teacher
Miss Jess received her Bachelor’s Degree in fine arts from Moore College of Art and Design, graduating with departmental honors in 2006. She studied printmaking, textile design, & 3D sculpture, majoring in 2D painting, and drawing. She has taught private lessons, women’s retreats, and group lessons. Her work has been shown both locally and internationally. Miss Jess has been a Medford resident since 2018, recently has been working in the district as a substitute teacher.
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Helen Driggs
Art Teacher
Helen is a Teaching Artist and a NJ State Certified K-12 Art Teacher. She has written two books on the jewelry arts and has more than 20 years experience teaching the craft of studio jewelry creation at art workshops across the country. She is skilled in many types of art making, including drawing, painting, printmaking, paper and book arts, fiber arts and ceramics, and loves learning and teaching new skills.
Corinne Cargen
Art Teacher
Corinne holds an associates degree in Fine Arts & is currently working towards a degree in computer graphics. She worked at Starchild nature school as a Preschool teacher and an Art teacher for 3 years. She is well versed in nature based education and nature based art projects. Her hobbies include painting, claymation, and taking walks in the woods with her dog Addie.
Kate Mathiesen
Art Teacher
Kate Mathiesen holds a Masters in Visual Arts Teaching from the University of the Arts and has been teaching elementary art education for 24 years. Kate has experience teaching grades pre-K-12. Before becoming a teacher in a public school, Kate taught art to children ages 4-6 at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, where she gained a strong love of art history. When Kate is not teaching or searching for new ideas, she enjoys time with her children and 3 legged Chihuahua, Frida.