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Meet Our Instructors

Welcome to the Roudenbush Community Center Instructors Bio page! Our dedicated team of instructors brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and passion to every class and program. From arts and fitness to academics and enrichment, each instructor is committed to fostering a welcoming and engaging learning environment for all ages. Get to know the talented individuals who make our community center a place of growth, creativity, and connection!

The Community Center

Aleksander Betko, Art

Aleksander Betko is a contemporary artist known for his captivating and nostalgic urban paintings which have appeared in numerous gallery, and museum showings as well as in private collections. Aleksander received his training at New York's Art Student's League as well as Purchase College and UMASS Lowell. In recent years, he has served two terms in AmeriCorps teaching early child development and literacy as well as in home ABA services using visual art as a highly successful inroad.

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Oonagh Campbell & Aliissa Gray

Oonagh is Lamaze trained in Childbirth Education and a Certified Birth and Postpartum Doula who brings compassion, wisdom, and a strong commitment to family-centered care. Aliisa is a Certified Birth and Postpartum Doula and Lactation Counselor. With her calming presence and focus on education, she equips families with the knowledge and confidence they need to thrive. Together they have supported countless families with practical skills and nurturing guidance through pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Join us and take the next step in your parenting journey—supported, informed, and connected.

Vanessa Bellitti, Adult and Teen Hip Hop Instructor

Vanessa started her dance training at the young age of 1 1/2. And it was then, her love for the stage set in. Her dance career began after graduating high school. Dancing professionally for Phunk Phenomenon and the Boston Celtics. Having the opportunity to perform on many stages across the country. After a performance break to start her family, Vanessa rejoined the dance community. Today she enjoys performing with the ballet company Dance Prism, sharing her love of dance and the stage with two of her children.

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Rikki Dzineku, Yoga Instructor

Meet Rikki, a passionate yoga instructor who loves bringing energy and warmth to each session. With years of experience, she creates an uplifting space for all levels to connect, grow, and enjoy the practice of yoga. Outside of teaching, Rikki is a traveler, cooking enthusiast, and avid reader, always inspired by new experiences and cultures. Join her on the mat to build strength, balance, and a sense of community, and discover how movement can empower and energize you inside and out.

Craig Coffman

Craig Coffman is an experienced piano and guitar instructor, professional pianist and music director. He has over 30 years experience teaching piano privately. His piano and guitar seminars have been offered live through Community Colleges and Community Education Programs nationwide for over 30 years. Over 30,000 students have attended these popular classes. Now the classes are offered exclusively online and they are more popular than ever. He has a degree in Sociology from Illinois Wesleyan University in Illinois (where he also studied piano) and a Master of Divinity degree from Western Seminary in Portland, Oregon.

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Asako Judson, Cooking & Baking Instructor

Asako was born and raised in Japan before moving to Massachusetts to study Culinary Arts at Newbury College in Brookline. After graduating, she honed her pastry skills at the Ritz Carlton, Bay Tower as an assistant pastry chef, a wedding cake studio, Clear Flour Bakery, and a Vietnamese restaurant. She also worked as a private chef for a single family for six years and occasionally takes on catering projects. Asako’s lifelong passion for cooking and baking shines through in every dish she creates.

Mr Ben Stanley, Kids Fitness and Drawing

Mr. Ben lives here in Westford where he resides with his loving wife and their 5 children. He has years of experience in early childhood education and working with school age children here in this community and surrounding towns. In 2016 he created "Mr. Ben Sports and Fitness" and over the years his experience has opened many doors to other creative classes that he has taught here at Roudenbush and other locations. Mr. Bens love of sports, and music stems from having grown up in a family of artists, musicians and athletes. He plays many instruments and incorporates the music into a high energy gross motor program that will be sure to get your children moving.

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Sue Hurwitz, Enrichment Classes

Sue is passionate about creativity and loves sharing it with children of all ages. She has taught art at Roudenbush Community Center, served as art director for Nashua Community Music School’s summer camps, and co-directed Music Around the World and other culture camps. With a strong background in dance and yoga, she holds multiple certifications and has taught Musical Yoga at the Montessori School in Hollis, NH. Sue also spent 17 years teaching Special Education, nurturing creativity in young minds.

Jarred Grant, Rockabye Beats

Jarred Grant is a born entertainer from Portland, Oregon, who moved to Boston in 2004 to attend Berklee College of Music, studying performance, songwriting, and production. A dedicated music teacher and performer, he has traveled extensively, even playing alongside Robby Krieger of The Doors. With Rockabye Beats, Jarred shares his love of music, bringing people of all ages together, fostering connections, and sprinkling in music education along the way.

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Vidhi Dahlia, Art, Makeup Instructor

Flawless Creations By Vidhi is where beauty meets artistry, offering a unique blend of makeup and creative art with over 15 years of experience. Vidhi specializes in creating stunning makeup looks for weddings, fashion shows, beauty pageant bollywood celebrities, while also leading engaging and fun group makeup & art workshops. As a versatile artist, she transforms everyday items into extraordinary masterpieces using acrylics, oils, 3D art techniques, watercolor, and henna. Whether it's custom gifts like seasonal items, resin art, canvas pieces, mugs, fabric designs, wood, or rock art. She has been doing lively paint nights for corporate team building events, kids and for friends also makeup workshops, and face painting for birthday parties for many years. Each creation reflects Vidhi's passion, creativity, and dedication to perfection!

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