Who Are We?
Edward Booze - Founder, Operator, & CEO
A Producer & Composer for Film & Television, Edward has also worked in K-12, Middle, & Elementary after-school programming for the last 20 years. Through his tenure, Edward has innovated & implemented this one of a kind heavy enrichment, project based program. This original programming started with a Songwriters Workshop where the youth & Edward together wrote, recorded, & performed their own music. That program has since been embraced at Marshall, Muir, Burroughs, Henry, Tincher, Hamilton, Lindsey, Fedde, & more. Also, in other community organizations throughout Southern California. He has directed after school programming at both elementary & middle schools in LBUSD as well. Edward has worked in conjunction with multiple agencies including Campfire USA, ICES, LBCAP, & closely with not only teacher liaisons, but also heads of special projects at LBUSD, ABCSD, & LAUSD. Most recently the program has shown great achievements in Young Adults with Developmental disabilities at Benjamin Tucker Elementary in LBUSD. The Arts & Enrichment Academy is Edward’s next step in bringing this vision of heavy enrichment, project based learning to youth in after-school programs everywhere.
(The music on these pages was written by The STUDENTS of these PROGRAMS!)
Kevin Kablau - Executive Director
Kevin is a working musician with vision who holds a degree in percussion & drum performance from the Los Angeles Music Academy. Kevin is a composer for film & television & is also currently a studio & touring musician. As well as being an instructor for multiple instruments he also has a 1 man show that incorporates ALL instruments. Kevin is an extremely talented individual we are more than happy to have at the core of some of our best Innovation & Implementation. Happy to have him steering the ship.
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A Producer & Composer for Film & Television, Edward has also worked in K-12, Middle, & Elementary after-school programming for the last 20 years. Through his tenure, Edward has innovated & implemented this one of a kind heavy enrichment, project based program. This original programming started with a Songwriters Workshop where the youth & Edward together wrote, recorded, & performed their own music. That program has since been embraced at Marshall, Muir, Burroughs, Henry, Tincher, Hamilton, Lindsey, Fedde, & more. Also, in other community organizations throughout Southern California. He has directed after school programming at both elementary & middle schools in LBUSD as well. Edward has worked in conjunction with multiple agencies including Campfire USA, ICES, LBCAP, & closely with not only teacher liaisons, but also heads of special projects at LBUSD, ABCSD, & LAUSD. Most recently the program has shown great achievements in Young Adults with Developmental disabilities at Benjamin Tucker Elementary in LBUSD. The Arts & Enrichment Academy is Edward’s next step in bringing this vision of heavy enrichment, project based learning to youth in after-school programs everywhere.
(The music on these pages was written by The STUDENTS of these PROGRAMS!)
Kevin Kablau - Executive Director
Kevin is a working musician with vision who holds a degree in percussion & drum performance from the Los Angeles Music Academy. Kevin is a composer for film & television & is also currently a studio & touring musician. As well as being an instructor for multiple instruments he also has a 1 man show that incorporates ALL instruments. Kevin is an extremely talented individual we are more than happy to have at the core of some of our best Innovation & Implementation. Happy to have him steering the ship.
Sobukwe Ramsey - Director
A Special Education director for Pasadena Unified School District. Sobukwe is a working musician, photographer, & artist with vision. As well as being an innovator & instructor for multiple special education programs, he also has an artistic incorporation to everything he does. Sobukwe bring us passionate & ethical programming on a wide scale & facilitates the growth of programs & administrative success.
Patricia Crews - Financials
A Special Education director for Pasadena Unified School District. Sobukwe is a working musician, photographer, & artist with vision. As well as being an innovator & instructor for multiple special education programs, he also has an artistic incorporation to everything he does. Sobukwe bring us passionate & ethical programming on a wide scale & facilitates the growth of programs & administrative success.
Patricia Crews - Financials
Patricia Crews has spent her career as an environment, health, & safety inspector for Texaco, Shell, & Equilon oil refineries. She managed the city of Richland, Oregon for a time & is now focused on keeping our reports accurate & current for The Arts & Enrichment Academy. We are excited to have her as an addition to the team.
Shannon Penna - Grants & Development
Shannon Penna is currently a Marine Biologist for the federal government at NOAA. Received her masters in environmental science from the University of New Haven, with a bachelors in marine biology from Cal State Long Beach. She has headed up the development team & is currently focused on growth in grant funding & community program development. __________________________________________________________________________________
Shannon Penna - Grants & Development
Shannon Penna is currently a Marine Biologist for the federal government at NOAA. Received her masters in environmental science from the University of New Haven, with a bachelors in marine biology from Cal State Long Beach. She has headed up the development team & is currently focused on growth in grant funding & community program development. __________________________________________________________________________________
Kyle Romero - Ex-Director
In Loving Memory of Kyle Romero. He will always be a part of this organization in spirit. Kyle was a multi genre artist who's focus was on growth & self wellness. Kyle has worked with numerous artistic organizations in bringing productive & positive public events together & was a performer himself. Kyle worked with innovation & media execution as well as teaching some of the courses himself. He will be missed so much.
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The Arts & Enrichment Academy's creative & teaching staff consists of well educated & positive artists who strive to bring creative arts programs into our communities & schools everywhere!
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The A&E Academy
The Arts & Enrichment Academy is at schools & sites across Southern California in LA & Orange Counties.
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The Arts & Enrichment Academy is at schools & sites across Southern California in LA & Orange Counties.
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