OUR TEAM
Shelancia Daniel M.Ed Executive Director
Shelancia Daniel M.Ed Executive Director
Shelancia Daniel M.Ed Executive Director
Shelancia Daniel holds a Technical Diploma in Costume Design from the International Academy of Design in Toronto. She also holds a Bachelors Degree in Finance from Thomas Edison University and has a Masters Degree in Educational Psychology (Creativity, Cognition, Innovation and Development) from Texas A&M. She has worked in the non-profit
Shelancia Daniel holds a Technical Diploma in Costume Design from the International Academy of Design in Toronto. She also holds a Bachelors Degree in Finance from Thomas Edison University and has a Masters Degree in Educational Psychology (Creativity, Cognition, Innovation and Development) from Texas A&M. She has worked in the non-profit sector since she was 12 years old and has worked as a costume/custom bra designer for the last 16 years. After being influenced by her own children; Shelancia realizes there is nothing more important in this world than our kids. Shelancia plans to use her vast creativity experience in sewing and textiles arts to help build the Creativity Shell.
Mara Valentina Facilities Director
Shelancia Daniel M.Ed Executive Director
Shelancia Daniel M.Ed Executive Director
Mara Valentina is a unique and driven individual. Her creative passion has inspired this dreamer to step out of the box and pursue her career in creativity. As a self-taught crocheter and knitter Mara Valentina possesses the patience and dedication it takes to enlighten the minds of our youth. Mara Valentina looks forward to teaching the
Mara Valentina is a unique and driven individual. Her creative passion has inspired this dreamer to step out of the box and pursue her career in creativity. As a self-taught crocheter and knitter Mara Valentina possesses the patience and dedication it takes to enlighten the minds of our youth. Mara Valentina looks forward to teaching the young artist of today, and launching a clothing line of knitted and crocheted items in her spare time.
Laurelei Horton Program Director
Shelancia Daniel M.Ed Executive Director
Alexandra Rogers - Cooking/Culinary Arts
Laurelei Horton is passionate and knowledgeable artisan in 2-D and 3-D art, craft and design. She has over 20-years of experience in art, craft and costume design. While I was the Costume Supervisor for Midland Center for the Arts in Midland Michigan, I produced several costume, art, theater and design classes. Laurelei is the program dir
Laurelei Horton is passionate and knowledgeable artisan in 2-D and 3-D art, craft and design. She has over 20-years of experience in art, craft and costume design. While I was the Costume Supervisor for Midland Center for the Arts in Midland Michigan, I produced several costume, art, theater and design classes. Laurelei is the program director for the Creativity Shell and is responsible for planning the projects for the hundreds of students enrolled in Creativity Shell programs.
Alexandra Rogers - Cooking/Culinary Arts
Shelancia Daniel M.Ed Executive Director
Alexandra Rogers - Cooking/Culinary Arts
Alexandra Rogers is an instructor for the cooking classes. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts. She has several years of experience as a baker with emphasis on cake decorating. Alexandra has tapped into many arts forms: cooking, sewing, crocheting, painting, & sculpting. As a former daycare teacher, she wanted to meld her passion for cooking and teaching.
Zandi Alanis Sewing/Textile Arts
Lea Arfele Art
Lea Arfele Art
Zandi learned to sew at an early age from her mother. She sat with her for hours helping and observing as she made most of her clothes including her picture day shirts, (In this photo she is wearing a shirt her mom made for her) dresses and shorts.
Zandi learned to sew at an early age from her mother. She sat with her for hours helping and observing as she made most of her clothes including her picture day shirts, (In this photo she is wearing a shirt her mom made for her) dresses and shorts.
As she got older, she helped her create special occasion dresses for Prom and Homecoming.
When Zandi went to college, she worked at the costume department at Texas State and was proud to see her work on the actors that performed on stage.
After college, she perused a teaching career and taught in public schools for 19 years where she enjoyed working with children of various age groups.
By working at the Creativity Shell, she gets to combine both passions to teach sewing to children and teenagers in a creative setting.
Lea Arfele Art
Lea Arfele Art
Lea Arfele Art
Leah Arfele attended University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work and is a Licensed Master Social Worker with a degree in Clinical Practice and specialization in Behavioral Health. Leah has served several vulnerable populations in her career but her plans shifted when she unexpectedly gained custody of 4 children and became a Mom
Leah Arfele attended University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work and is a Licensed Master Social Worker with a degree in Clinical Practice and specialization in Behavioral Health. Leah has served several vulnerable populations in her career but her plans shifted when she unexpectedly gained custody of 4 children and became a Mom. This was the catalyst for Leah to explore her creative passions which led to her becoming a professional mermaid, making and selling her own costumes, and teaching sustainable and re-purposed crafting classes. The Creativity Shell’s mission resonates with Leah’s own values in that we view arts and trade skills as tools for personal growth and emphasize the importance of developing practical life skills through hands-on training that increases a person’s confidence and opportunities.