{"id":22989036,"date":"2023-03-14T00:07:08","date_gmt":"2023-03-14T00:07:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/langtonlearning.org\/?page_id=22989036"},"modified":"2024-06-24T14:58:36","modified_gmt":"2024-06-24T14:58:36","slug":"instructors","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/langtonlearning.org\/index.php\/about\/instructors\/","title":{"rendered":"Instructors"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\u201cWe are more alike, my friends, than we are unalike\u201d \u2014Maya Angelou<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Diana is a Certified Yoga Instructor and a Certified Animal-Assisted Psychotherapist. She loves connecting folks with animals. She teaches vinyasa yoga classes with Langton\u2019s animal ambassadors at the Langton Green Community Farm.\u00a0 She also teaches individual and group animal-assisted therapy classes at the Farm.\u00a0 She co-hosts another popular activity –coffee chat — with one of the individuals in Langton\u2019s care.\u00a0 \u201cCoffee chat is a weekly Zoom event, where we all meet as \u2018friends\u2019 to drink coffee, tea or whatever drink you choose, and discuss current topics and interests,\u201d she says. \u201cWe started coffee chats during the pandemic as a way to stay connected. \u00a0It\u2019s been a hit since 2020!\u201d<\/p>\n

Diana welcomes volunteers and is actively engaged with the wider community as well as individuals at Langton Green. She joined Langton Green as a direct support Professional in 2004.\u00a0 She was quickly promoted from her role as caretaker to program assistant, then program manager, to become a program director. Diana received her BA in psychology from the University of Maryland, College Park and her MS in forensic psychology from Villa Julie.<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_team_member name=”Cindy Fletcher Holden” image_url=”https:\/\/langtonlearning.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/CindyFletcherHolden-sized.jpg” position=”Mural Artist & Art Instructor” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” title_text=”CindyFletcherHolden-sized” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n

Cindy Fletcher-Holden is a local treasure, an artist with more than 30 years experience creating\u00a0paintings, murals, and custom boat lettering. At Langton Green Community farm she has created eight stunning murals –two of them funded by generous support of Anne Arundel County Arts Council and four of them funded by the Maryland State Arts Council. Langton Green deeply appreciates the support of these organizations. Cindy leads workshops at Langton Green for residents and the wider community.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Cindy\u2019s murals in Annapolis pay tribute to the city\u2019s community, maritime history, and Eastport\u2019s 150th<\/sup> anniversary. \u00a0Her paintings and murals can be seen in cities around the U.S., as well as in Spain and Portugal. Cindy exhibits her paintings at\u00a0\u201cArt between the Creeks\u201d, the bi-annual group show she founded for the community.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Read more about Cindy\u2019s farm murals [https:\/\/langtongreen.org\/2023\/10\/23\/oct-28-unveiling-of-murals-by-cindy-fletcher-holden-annual-fall-talent-show\/\u00a0 ]<\/p>\n

Visit Cindy\u2019s website. \u00a0www.fletcherart.net<\/a><\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_team_member name=”Dani Ierardi” position=”Program Manager” image_url=”https:\/\/langtonlearning.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DaniRedBasket.1-scaled.jpeg” _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” module_alignment=”center” sticky_limit_bottom=”section” box_shadow_style_image=”preset3″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

\u201cDon\u2019t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant\u201d – Robert Louis Stevenson\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Dani Ierardi was a program manager with the Langton Green Community Farm for several years. She has been involved in with the ID\/DD community for approximately 10 years and enjoys learning and teaching about sustainable agriculture and farming.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cA community is the mental and spiritual condition of knowing that the place is shared, and that the people who share the place define and limit the possibilities of each other\u2019s lives. It is the knowledge that people have of each other, their concern for each other, their trust in each other, the freedom with which they come and go among themselves.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Wendell Berry \u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Sustainable farming is the most recent addition to John\u2019s role at Langton Green. He oversees the sustainable 13-acre farm in Millersville, Md. and its many programs and activities, including: its virtual programs for Langton Learning; vocational programs and opportunities for individuals at Langton Green; raising livestock for therapy activities; growing produce for Langton Green\u2019s residences and sharing surplus with other nonprofits in need.\u00a0 He also oversees the many ways the Farm serves as an educational resource for the wider community.\u00a0 John is a mentor, trainer and friend to the individuals at Langton Green and helps them gain job skills and experience through Langton Green\u2019s vocational programs, such as landscaping services for the wider community. John has a B.A. in English and was a teacher of special needs students for eight years before joining Langton Green in 2005.\u00a0 Prior to that John has worked almost every direct care position Langton has to offer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cA community is the mental and spiritual condition of knowing that the place is shared, and that the people who share the place define and limit the possibilities of each other\u2019s lives. It is the knowledge that people have of each other, their concern for each other, their trust in each other, the freedom with which they come and go among themselves.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Wendell Berry \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_team_member name=”Elizabeth Snyder ” position=”Farm Manager” image_url=”https:\/\/langtonlearning.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ElizabethSnyder-Farm_Fall2022_48-scaled.jpeg” _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” module_alignment=”center” sticky_limit_bottom=”section” box_shadow_style_image=”preset3″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

“Nature\u00a0protects\u00a0us as long as we protect nature.”\u00a0\u00a0–\u00a0Jessica Hernandez, Fresh Banana Leaves<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Elizabeth is the farm manager at Langton Green Community Farm. With a background in sociology and social justice, she joined the team at the Langton Green Community Farm with the goal of increasing access to the therapeutic potential of horticulture.\u00a0Elizabeth oversees vegetable and fruit production on\u00a0two acres\u00a0of farmland,<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>with an emphasis on\u00a0sustainable agricultural\u00a0practices. She enjoys teaching and learning about every aspect of the growing season –from seed to harvest.\u00a0Elizabeth is a strong believer that increasing our connection to local food systems promotes a happier, healthier, and more just society. \u00a0Her areas of expertise include: sustainable agriculture, vegetable production, small-scale farming, global climate change, social justice, and community organizing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_team_member name=”Mallory Bryant” position=”Certified Instructor ” image_url=”https:\/\/langtonlearning.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/WashStationMallory.jpeg” _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” module_alignment=”center” sticky_limit_bottom=”section” box_shadow_style_image=”preset3″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Mallory Bryant, a former manager at Langton Green Community Farm, enjoys sharing her love of plants, farm life, seasonal produce, gardening — and more.<\/p>\n

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Guided exercise videos include yoga and stretching to promote flexibility and aerobic exercises for cardiovascular health. Regular exercise and a healthy routine help boost your physical and mental well-being.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Be inspired and explore your creativity! Have you always wanted to cook, paint, and make things? Explore fun projects that can be done together in a group or on your own.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Get moving to guided music and dance videos. Learn how to play instruments to make your own music and how to express yourself through dance.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Come grow with us! Meet our plants and animals and learn how farm life changes through the seasons. Discover All Things Farm.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Join us on a travel tour! Discover exciting destinations, learn about history, geography, and other cultures. Learn how to get ready for your trip. <\/span><\/p>\n

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There are so many things to learn through virtual activities. Dive into developing job skills or learn more about the importance of kindness.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cWe are more alike, my friends, than we are unalike\u201d \u2014Maya Angelou Diana is a Certified Yoga Instructor and a Certified Animal-Assisted Psychotherapist. She loves connecting folks with animals. She teaches vinyasa yoga classes with Langton\u2019s animal ambassadors at the Langton Green Community Farm.\u00a0 She also teaches individual and group animal-assisted therapy classes at the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":46,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"dipi_cpt_category":[],"class_list":["post-22989036","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/langtonlearning.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/22989036","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/langtonlearning.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/langtonlearning.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/langtonlearning.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/langtonlearning.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=22989036"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/langtonlearning.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/22989036\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":22989253,"href":"https:\/\/langtonlearning.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/22989036\/revisions\/22989253"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/langtonlearning.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/46"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/langtonlearning.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=22989036"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"dipi_cpt_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/langtonlearning.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/dipi_cpt_category?post=22989036"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}