Our Enrichment Instructors
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Gwenyth Delmargo
Gwen is a former Zia student who is now about to graduate from UNM with a double major in both Political Science and Interpersonal Communications. She plans to move on to graduate school where she will obtain her teaching license for K-8 and continue to foster her love for teaching and education. Gwen connects with children through hands on projects, games and fitness. She brings a sunny and warm element to our program and she is loved by all who work with her!
Patty Gillis
Patty has been teaching in school art programs since her college days in Pittsburgh. She has taught in many Title I schools in Albuquerque through YDI, Citizens School and Art in the School. At ZFFC, Patty teaches a variety of art, nature, and cooking classes where kids can explore their own creative interests. Patty is dedicated to our program and believes that supporting the imagination in children is crucial to their development and future success.
Anne Asman
Anne Asman is a certified personal trainer and a 200-hour registered Yoga instructor. Her background in dance stems from when she was a competitive dancer and a Drill Team member as a young child and teenager. Today, as a group exercise instructor for a large gym in Albuquerque, she's excited to bring joy and playfulness into her teachings at Zia Family Focus Center. As a part-time substitute teacher for Albuquerque Public Schools, she understands the importance of children feeling joy while learning discipline through various forms of exercise.
Ivy Rose
Ivy has taught several different comic book classes at ZFFC which were incredibly popular with the kids! She encourages creativity and collaboration in the classroom. Ivy is a teacher, illustrator, writer, comic artist, painter, and a counselor from San Francisco. Her goal is to help people feel empowered and inspired in their daily life.
Delia St.Louis
“As a teacher, I know very well the struggles and challenges children navigate daily. My focus is on helping them create healthy habits for life. Through poems, stories and creative expressions (vocal sounds, drawings, movement, role play etc) they will learn daily practices to reduce stress, replenish and reset their confidence.”
Yohana Asmerom “Coach Yo”
“My name is Yohana Asmerom, and I’m passionate about physical education. I have a degree from the University of New Mexico, and I currently coach basketball and flag football. I love helping athletes grow and work together as a team. Outside of coaching, I enjoy hiking and spending time in nature. I’m also a huge sports fan and love watching games whenever I can.”
Kellee Larison
Kellee has over a decade of experience working with at-risk youth in the Albuquerque area, focusing on social-emotional learning to help empower and support young individuals. She is a RYT-500 yoga teacher and is training to become a yoga therapist, with certification expected in 2025. At Zia, Kellee primarily teaches yoga, integrating mindfulness and emotional regulation techniques, while also bringing her diverse teaching experience in subjects ranging from dance to science.
Endion Schichtel “Teacher E”
A trained biologist and performing artist, Endion loves combining lessons with props and specimens to spark curiosity and imagination. Classes that she teaches are taught outside whenever possible, allowing kids time for unrestricted play and to provide opportunities for experiential learning. When she is not helping or teaching at ZFFC, she runs the Conservation Carnivale, a circus that teaches environmental education and is also a guide for a forest school with their kiddo, Ofelia (5).
Chelsea Ross
“My name is Chelsea Ross, I'm currently 20 years old and a student at UNM. I'm the oldest of two siblings and currently live with my mom, dad, and grandma. I was a dancer for 10 years of my life and I've taken jazz, acrobatics, ballet, musical theatre, modern, contemporary and have danced competitively for one year. In high school, I was also in choir, theatre, and marching band so I was very involved in concerts, plays, and band performances.”
Sarah Sturgis
“I am a violinist/musician and teacher from Oklahoma City, OK. I moved to Albuquerque six months ago to be with family and to welcome the birth of my nephew! I have enjoyed being an Auntie and the change in scenery. I teach music and gardening classes at ZFFC and have a background in Music Education and Early Childhood Education. I play and teach many different instruments and love to perform various genres. I have a Bachelor’s of Science in Music (2005) and will soon have my New Mexico teaching license. I hope to acquire certification in Early Childhood Education as well. Eventually, I’d like to become a Licensed Professional Counselor and use my knowledge and skills in art and gardening to help others. I would love to include animal therapy as well.”
Riley Brown
“I am currently a student at Colorado State University, but my home is here in Albuquerque! I am studying Human Dimensions of Natural Resources, so I love anything nature or outdoor recreation related (my favorite activity is rock climbing)! I have been the director of climbing at a summer camp and have lots of experience teaching kids about the wilderness and taking them into it!”
Bailey Grebbin
”Hi! I’m Bailey, I’ve been a camp counselor in five different states and am currently a substitute teacher! I like to be outside, read and make art. My favorite part of summer camp is helping campers build confidence through exploring their interests, learning new skills and making friends. I love teaching camp and I’m so excited to share outdoor skills, make art and play outside.
Zoe Ostby
“I create from the space between dream and reality. As a surrealist and abstract artist, I explore the layered landscapes of the mind — shaped by personal healing, global concern, and the quiet complexities we all carry. Art began as my refuge, a way to process what I didn’t yet have words for. Over time, it became my teacher. I am a Bachelor of Fine Arts graduate from the University of New Mexico and am currently pursuing my licensure to teach in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Art has been a way for me to understand my inner world since I was three years old. Today, I strive to share that understanding with others by teaching how powerful art can be. I wholeheartedly believe that art helps us process ourselves, our emotions, and the society we live in.”
Pat Rollie
Pat is an award-winning watercolor and textile artist with extensive experience teaching children, adults, and seniors. She studied at the Otis School of Design in Los Angeles and the prestigious Art Center in Pasadena, California. Pat is passionate about nurturing young artists in a supportive, engaging environment where creativity, confidence, and self-expression flourish. Her classes are thoughtfully designed to help children build skills, explore new mediums, and most importantly, discover the joy of creating.
