Stephanie Larsen, President

Stephanie Larsen, President of Children’s Art Classes, studied art at the University of Colorado–Boulder. Her emphasis in art is charcoal and pencil drawing. Stephanie works closely with the founder of Children’s Art Classes, teaches classes at the Jacksonville studio location, and participates in the overall development of the Children’s Art Classes four-year curriculum.

As President, Stephanie also leads all aspects of franchisee training and support. From initial business planning, to site selection, marketing and launch planning, Stephanie has personally executed each franchise and will help drive your long-term success.

Stephanie Larsen

Stephanie has been a teacher for Children’s Art Classes since 2009.  In addition to being exclusively trained by the Founder of Children’s Art Classes, Barbara Gay, Stephanie studied art at the University of Colorado. Stephanie loves teaching students of all ages, and is dedicating to developing the skills in each individual.

Cindy Ingenito

Cindy Ingenito was born and raised in NYC and has spent the last 25 years in education. Cindy holds a master’s in education and has spent many years involved with the Children’s Art Classes program.

Cindy has a beautiful 18-year-old daughter that she loves spending time while having all kinds of adventures. Cindy is passionate about the arts and travel and is excited to be a part of the Children’s Art Classes team!

Samantha Ingenito

Hi, I’m Samantha Ingenito. I was a student at Children’s Art Classes since I was eight years old and continued the program until I graduated high school.

I have always had a passion for art and am now attending Flagler College to continue that passion. I am thrilled to be teaching art at a place that helped me grow as an artist and a person.

Barbara Hionides

Barbara Hionides is an art educator, multidisciplinary artist, and muralist with over five years of experience teaching K-12 students in a private school setting. She has worked with children from a variety of backgrounds, needs, and learning styles and believes art gives children the freedom to think differently, experiment, build confidence, and discover their own creative voice.

Barbara’s artistic journey began as a child in a local painting class and has since grown into a professional career. Today, she creates large-scale murals for schools, businesses, and organizations, develops interactive community art projects, and exhibits her work locally. She holds a degree in Design and Merchandising from Drexel University, with a background in Fine Art and Art History.