Classes meet Monday through Friday
In observance of Juneteenth, there will be no camp on Thursday, June 19.
You may choose either the half-day or full-day option. For example, if you choose the half-day option, please choose one class in either the morning or afternoon per session. If you choose the full-day option, choose two classes, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, for each session. Please note that lunch is provided for full-day students.
Our Teachers
Lisa Bodden
Ms. Bodden has been teaching at The Gregory School since 2000, proudly directing over 50 musical and full-length plays and 100s of one-act plays. She is thrilled to begin another year of Minds Alive!, a program she has been working with from the very first year. When not teaching drama, she is raising her child, going to dance classes, or planning her next adventure!
Rusty Boulet-Stephenson
Rusty Boulet-Stephenson is a graphic designer with 15 years of experience working with Tucson institutions like KXCI Community Radio, Visit Tucson, and Vantage West Credit Union. Currently teaching middle school art at Gregory School, he brings a wealth of creative expertise from owning a custom painting business and pursuing a degree in digital entertainment and game design in his 30s. When not inspiring young artists, Rusty continues to explore his passion for creativity and design, believing that artistic potential can be discovered at any age!
Josh Dickinson
Coach Dickinson has been teaching P.E. For 24 years, 10 at The Gregory school. His experience has included teaching Kindergarten through high school students. He also has experience in coaching basketball, tennis and soccer. This will be his 6th time teaching the sports and fitness class for Minds Alive. He looks forward to helping kids have a fun while learning about, practicing, and playing multiple sports and working to increase their fitness level this summer.
Manuela Straub Martinez
Ms. Manuela is a Class of 2025 Senior at The Gregory School and is a former volunteer at Minds Alive! She has experience in both studio art, textiles art, and ceramics and enjoys seeing kids become passionate about creating something new. She enjoys hiking, making art, crocheting, reading, and spending time with her family (including her dog) in her free time.
Noelle Zablosky
Chef Noelle Zablosky holds a B.S. from Arizona State University in Food & Nutrition Management with a focus on Child Nutrition. Graduated from Le Cordon Bleu Culinary School. Worked in fine dining restaurants before redirecting her career to focus on child nutrition and school lunch program management. She has worked with Sage Dining for 6+ years, previously as Food Service Director at Aspen Country Day School and now as our current Food Service Director here at The Gregory School.
Maddy Horowitz
Coach Maddy is an alumna of The Gregory School and currently attends the University of Denver, where she is a cheerleader and studies psychology. In her free time, she enjoys reading, going to sports events, and spending time outdoors.
Alyssa Woods
Ms. Woods recently graduated from the University of Arizona with a B.A. in Information Science and Art. During her time there, she worked at the campus Makerspace, honing her skills in technology and design. She is now the FabLab Specialist at The Gregory School, where she inspires students through hands-on projects involving 3D printing, laser cutting, and creative design. Outside of work, she enjoys exploring art projects, playing sports, and relaxing with her cat.