Fine Art Classes
Quality fine arts are difficult to find when you have a tight budget, and the constant running around can needlessly waste time and energy. ISA partners with professionals in each skill, giving your child the opportunity to be well-versed in each fine art offered.
Meet The Teachers
Ken Groff
Art Techniques | 3rd-6th Grades
Ken Groff is an Elementary Education graduate of Florida Southern College. During his senior year at FSC, he met and married his wife of 42 years, Lidia Fernandez Groff. They have 2 sons: Seth and Joel. Upon graduation, Mr. Groff
began teaching at Lincoln Elementary in Lakeland. Ken spent the next 33 years teaching in Lakeland’s public school system, with 10 years of his teaching career in the area of Elementary Art, and the last 5 years in STEM Science and
Math. For several years, he also taught private art lessons in his studio.
A highlight of his art career was painting murals, with a team of high school and college students, in schools, mission centers, and churches in several countries. After retiring in 2015, God had new plans, and Mr. Groff was hired as a Minister for Legacy Christian Church. He served for 6 years as a pastor wearing many different hats, but always maintaining an interest and love for working with children.
Amber Settineri
Art Appreciation | 1st-12th Grades
Amber Settineri's biggest passions in life have been for Jesus, children, and art for as long as she can remember. She has loved Jesus ever since she was a child, growing up with parents who were children’s pastors. The desire to work with children has been in her heart from a very young age, and she didn't wait until she was a “grown-up” to start. She created a VBS curriculum when she was just 11 years old, and her life has been a myriad of experiences volunteering and working with children of all ages ever since.
Amber obtained her Associate’s Degree in Elementary Education and also attended Rhema Bible Training College. In the past she has worked as a Children’s Director at her church, an art instructor at a paint-and-sip studio for seven years, and an art teacher at a Christian, homeschool co-op for four years. Currently, she and her husband run a faith-based nonprofit called Worth and Purpose. It is all about generosity and showing people their worth, which leaves lots of room for creativity. Amber loves to use art and creative experiences to bring people together and to teach the Word of God.
She is a living example of the impact a biblical foundation can have on a life. She believes no one is too young to experience the realness of God, to know His love and peace, and to live with purpose.
Camille Stratton
Dance | 7th-12th Grades
Camille Stratton is a graduate of New World School of the Arts with a BFA in Dance and an alumnus of Harrison School for the Arts. While at NWSA, she studied under Michel Foley, Gerri Houlihan, Peter London, and various other teachers. While in Miami, she guest danced with variety dance companies, performed in a music video, and a production company.
Camille also danced three years with a professional dance company in Central Florida, danced with Vital Sparks and traveled to Spain with them. She has taught at Florida Dance Theatre, Highlands School of the Dance, Rochelle School of the Arts, has guest taught at Harrison School of the Arts and Windermere Preparatory School.
Mandi White
Music Vocals | 7th-12th Grades
Mrs. White has conducted and performed with professional choirs and local school choirs across California and now Florida, bringing a wide range of real-world musical experience to her students.
She studied music performance and orchestral percussion at California State University, Northridge, and has performed with the Grammy Award-winning DC6 Singers, as well as provided background vocals for several A-list Grammy-winning artists and movie soundtracks. Mandi currently performs with Opera Orlando and the Orlando Sings Symphonic Chorus, while also teaching private voice lessons and singing in a worship band.
Outside of music, Mrs. White and her family enjoy weekly trips to Disney World, photography, and baking together. She is passionate about helping young people develop a genuine love for music and believes students grow best when they are encouraged to have a voice in the creative process of performance.
Katie Webb
Art Appreciation | 5th-12th Grades
Art Techniques | 7th-12th Grades
Katie Webb is an artist and designer who believes that everyone is an artist and that creativity is something worth carrying with us throughout our lives. She loves helping kids discover what they enjoy, find what they do best, and feel confident enough to experiment, make mistakes, and keep playing.
Katie holds a B.A. in Theatre from Florida State University and an M.F.A. in Fiber Arts from the Savannah College of Art and Design. Her creative practice has taken many forms over the years, from theatre and fiber arts to watercolor, acrylic painting, branding, and interior design. She is especially drawn to florals and color. Watercolor gives her a chance to loosen up and play, while learning acrylic painting has been a rewarding challenge that continues to push her creatively.
Katie is also the co-owner of Notta Gallery in downtown Lakeland, where she works alongside local artists and helps create opportunities for the community to experience and engage with art. She is passionate about making art feel approachable and believes that creativity doesn't
have to be reserved for a studio or a classroom. It can be found in cooking dinner, sewing something by hand, arranging flowers, singing in the kitchen, or simply trying something new.
Outside of her creative work, Katie enjoys coffee, movies (especially going to the theater), Disney days with her family, rainstorms from the comfort of indoors, and cutting flowers from the garden her husband Andy grows for their home. She and Andy are raising three energetic boys in Lakeland, so their home is usually full of movement, jokes, games around the dinner table, and plenty of opportunities to practice staying creative in the middle of everyday life.
Lydia Real
Theater Techniques | 3rd-8th Grades
Music/Show Choir | 5th-6th Grades
Lydia Lea Real is an actor, teaching artist, and arts administrator with more than 30 years of experience on stage. In addition, she has 15-plus years as a Theatre Arts and Arts Integration teacher, working with various organizations all over the country, including La Jolla Playhouse, Arts for Learning, Orlando Repertory Theatre, National Players, Olney Theatre Company, San Diego Writers Ink, and Bravo School of the Arts. Lydia is the Co-founder of The Poolhouse Project Theatre Company based in San Diego and locally is the Executive Director of The Thru-Line Theatre, a Central Florida-based non-profit dedicated to expanding diversity and elevating marginalized voices in the arts. She currently is the program coordinator for the AGB Museum of Art Center Stage program, as well as the program director for the Ghostlight Lounge Staged Reading series at Theatre Winter Haven.
Local audiences may recognize her as Mulan in Disenchanted, Dr. Ana Sacco in Trafficked, Joy in The Tin Woman, and Dora Strang in Equus. Other favorite credits include A Few Good Men, American Hero, Laundry & Bourbon, No Exit, Couples, and Godspell. Off stage, Lydia is a creativity coach, personal chef, fur baby mama, stepmom, and loving wife.
She is so happy and grateful to have the opportunity to teach theatre to children. Her hope is that through theatre, children will grow not only as performers, but also in confidence, character, compassion, and faith.
Alea Green
Dance Fitness | 3rd-6th Grades
Alea Green is a seasoned dancer with over 12 years of rigorous training in various dance forms. Having honed her skills at esteemed institutions such as the Florida Dance Theatre and Highland School of Dance, she has cultivated a deep understanding of dance technique and performance. As the Dance Captain of Patel Conservatory's production of Disney's Descendants the Musical, Alea showcased her leadership and artistic prowess on stage, leaving a lasting impression. She also just wrapped, You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown, as Sally Brown - the much beloved and quirky little sister of Charlie Brown.
Beyond her performance achievements, Alea is driven by her passion for teaching and mentoring students in the disciplines of dance. Her dedication to nurturing young talent is evident through her involvement in choreographing the musical 101 Dalmatians Kids by Disney in February 2024, where she brought her creative vision to life while imparting her expertise to aspiring performers. Alea's multifaceted contributions to the dance community underscore her commitment to both artistic excellence and education.
Katie Halinen
Theatre | 3rd-6th Grades
Katie has received extensive training in puppetry, costuming, and Biblical dramatic production through the Academy of Arts at Logos Theatre, where she spent two years developing her craft. During her time there, she helped create, maintain, and perform with a variety of professional puppets, including the iconic giant Aslan puppet featured in the Logos Theatre's Chronicles of Narnia productions, which continues to tour throughout the East Coast.
In addition to her puppetry work, Katie served in costume design and wardrobe leadership for numerous productions, including the acclaimed production of The Cross and the Switchblade. Her passion for excellence behind the scenes is matched by her love for performing on stage.
When she isn't teaching, Katie can often be found auditioning and performing throughout Central Florida. She is passionate about using the gifts God has given her to shine the light of Christ within the entertainment industry, believing the arts are a powerful avenue for sharing truth, hope, and the love of Jesus.
Diane Berthold
Theatre | K5 Grades
Diane moved to Lakeland from Colorado in 2022 with her husband Mark and their 2 children, Kian (11) and Eshin (9), who both attend ISA. She has an eclectic background in education, performance, and career paths that have led her to happily land at ISA to work with our K5-2 homeschoolers this year.
Diane was classically piano trained for 13 years as a child and young adult. She picked up violin, clarinet, and guitar along the way, and played in several rock bands, most recently with her husband, and now enjoys playing with the whole family. She developed a passion for theater in middle school and that led to her working and performing at a dinner theater for 10 years with her father and sister.
Throughout her career, she has worked in various aspects of leadership, finance, and coaching in multiple industries. Currently she is working as a COO for a call center: Booked by PSP, and the Director of Quality Assurance for a customer service coaching company: Power Selling Pros. Her whole family loves the beaches, springs, weather, parks, fellowship, and everything else about Central Florida, except for the traffic. She’s very excited to work with our children this year, and is grateful for the opportunity to be a part of our growing, faith filled homeschooling community.
Angela Brown
Sewing & Costume Design | 3rd-12th Grades
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Jamie Palau
Theatre | 1st-12th Grades
Jamie Palau was born and raised in New York City where she began acting at a young age and was involved with groups like Kids On Stage who connected her with an agent for modeling, acting and singing. She graduated from the University of Buffalo with a Bachelor of Theatre Arts with an Acting Concentration.
After working in several local theaters as a Stage Manager and Guest Director, she landed her dream job as Stage Manager and Assistant Director at The Theatre of Youth, in Buffalo, New York, a professional theater performing for young audiences. There, she not only had the opportunity to help produce exceptional theatre, but also began to teach acting classes to youth as well as perform in a multitude of exciting roles on stage.
Jamie has since been blessed with a husband of 20 years and seven amazing children. In between momming and homeschooling, she has taught children's theatre classes at Fredericksburg Theatre Company as well as various homeschool and church venues. She is so excited to get back to it this year at Integrity School of the Arts!
Master Troyan
Martial Arts | 3rd-12th Grades
Jahireh Chevalier
Dance | 3rd-6th Grades
Originally from Lakeland, Florida, Jahireh began dancing at the age of three and trained at Rochelle School of the Arts and the Lois Cowles Center for the Visual and Performing Arts. After graduating high school in Daytona Beach, she continued her dance education at Valencia College in Orlando, where she was a member of the Valencia Dance Theatre (VDT) program and company.
Jahireh has taught throughout Central Florida in schools, studios, and enrichment programs, sharing her love for dance with students of all ages. Her experience also includes opportunities with Nexstar, LK Studios, and Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP).
In pursuit of both artistic and personal growth, Jahireh later joined the Zion Dance Project Residency in Dallas, Texas, where she trained in Horton technique, classical ballet, contemporary dance, and ministry through movement. During her 2 seasons of residency, she also contributed to work-study programs, mentoring and teaching the next generation of dancers.
Jahireh is passionate about creating a positive environment where dancers can grow in both confidence and artistry. She believes dance is a gift and a powerful way to honor God and worship Him through movement. Her heart is to encourage the next generation of dancers to use their gifts with excellence, purpose, and joy.
Shaylyn Wise
Music Vocals | 3rd-4th Grades
Music Theory | 3rd-12th Grades
Shaylyn Wise is a native Floridian with a lifelong passion for music and performance. Affectionately known by family and friends as “Songbird,” she has been singing from a young age and finds joy in sharing her musical gifts at every opportunity. She currently serves as the music director of the Moccappellas, an a cappella ensemble at Florida Southern College. Her performance experience spans a wide range of theatrical and operatic works, including roles such as Sarabi in The Lion King Jr. and Aquata in The Little Mermaid. She has also performed in opera productions at Florida Southern College, with her most recent role being Madame Goldentrill in The Impresario.
While she enjoys musical theatre, her greatest passion is singing in choir, both in academic settings and within her church community. Shaylyn is currently a senior at Florida Southern College, majoring in music. She has been recognized for both her academic achievement and vocal talent, receiving the Danforth Academic Scholarship as well as the Pryor Music Scholarship. She aspires to earn her Bachelor of Arts in Music and pursue a career that includes teaching private voice lessons and exploring other music-centered opportunities.
Shaylyn has a creative spirit and believes that children learn best through hands-on, engaging instruction in an environment where learning is both meaningful and fun. She is so proud to be a part of the ISA family and looks forward to sharing her God-given gift and passion for music with your children!
Gabi Drumheller
Dance | K4-2nd Grades
Gabrielle Drumheller grew up in Lakeland and attended University of South Florida. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. She teaches dance, movement, and Mommy & Me at several locations and has been with ISA 3 years now!
She is an active member at Presbyterian Church in the Highlands where she often leads children’s church on Sunday and Wednesday. She loves spending time with her family, friends, and dog Watson. She also loves coffee, chocolate, and a great book.
Kelly Kowalski
Theatre Techniques | 5th-12th Grades
Kelly Kowalski has been acting in Central Florida for over 25 years. Starting in second grade on a community theatre stage, to studying theatre at Harrison School for the Arts, and continuing her artistic endeavors in college and beyond. Miss. Kowalski is a professional actress and is specifically skilled in improvisational comedy and character development.
Miss. Kowalski has worked with actors like Jordan Woods-Robinson (The Walking Dead, Loki, Hunger Games Mocking Jay: Part One, Homeland, Nashville), Jeremy London (Party of Five, Mall Rats), Mark Atteberry (Curb Your Enthusiasm, Yellowstone, This is Us), and Lee Perkins (Foxcatcher) on Film and Television training. Additional training includes stage combat, Shakespearean acting, play/script writing, sketch comedy, and church drama. She is also a skilled singer and enjoys being part of Musical Theatre productions in her free time. You may have seen her in ISA’s Little Mermaid in November of 2025. Having the opportunity to bring Ursula, the sea witch, to life was a dream come true for Kelly. However, Miss. Kowaski has spent most of her time training with improv professionals from around the country. Including professionals from cities like Dallas, San Antonio, Nashville, Chicago, Boston, New York City, and Los Angeles. Miss. Kowalski fell in love with improv comedy, and she immersed herself in the craft and learned every form imaginable.
Over the past couple of decades, Miss. Kowalski has had the privilege to watch the young adults that she has worked with go on and perform on Broadway stages & professional stages on both land and sea! She is so excited to be bringing her love for improv to the next generation. But most importantly, she is thankful that she gets to bring the joy of the Lord into the classroom. Let’s honor the Lord and bring him praise by using our talents to glorify his name and further his kingdom!
Proverbs 3:15 | Esther 4:14
Alex RIvera
Photo/Film/Media | 7th-12th Grades
Alex has over seven years of experience in camera work and editing. Before pursuing filmmaking, Alex excelled in sound engineering by attending and graduating from the F.I.R.S.T. Institute of Orlando, where he received his degree in Recording Arts & Show Production, which advanced his foundational understanding of storytelling through sound and piqued his curiosity about learning the visual arts. Alex accumulated his storytelling knowledge and experience by working with many media companies, reading books that challenged his understanding of what it means to make a great film that marks people, and being mentored by wise video marketers who taught him the art of storytelling. Throughout his filmmaking career, Alex has created visual pieces in fitness, corporate culture, dance, music, weddings, automotive, studio work, documentary, short film, travel, and YouTube.
Alex adores his beautiful, lovely wife named Adina, for whom he films, edits, publishes, and manages her YouTube presence. He also has a Bernedoodle dog named Oso, whom he and his wife have been training since Oso was 10 weeks old. If Alex isn't editing his latest YouTube video, he's either reading his Bible, spending time with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, or exploring a new restaurant his wife found on TikTok.
Alex loves board games like Catan, and if you watch a film with him, he might stop multiple times to rewind and elaborate on why a specific frame was so good. Alex looks forward not only to helping students learn and understand storytelling but also to teaching and marking them, showing them that committing to the art of storytelling grants them the responsible power to impact millions.
Nikki Morris
Culinary Arts | 3rd-12th Grades
Nikki has been cooking with passion and purpose for more than 15 years, finding joy in preparing meals that bring family and friends around the table. What began as a love for serving those closest to her has grown into an ongoing pursuit of learning, as she continually explores new cooking techniques, recipes, flavors, and cuisines from around the world. She believes the kitchen is one of the best places to foster creativity, practice problem-solving, and build practical life skills that students will carry with them for years to come.
Nikki earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from National University, equipping her with a deep understanding of how people learn, grow, and connect with one another. She believes cooking is about far more than simply preparing food—it's an opportunity to serve others, build confidence, encourage teamwork, and create meaningful memories. Nikki is passionate about helping students develop both essential culinary skills and a lifelong appreciation for the joy of gathering around the table, all while encouraging them to use their God-given gifts to bless those around them.