After School Staff Bios

Spring 2023

Danielle Storm

Danielle is certified and experienced in teaching yoga and mindfulness to children of all ages, from crawling through High School. Over the past 6+ years, she has worked with children in group classes, camps, after school programs, public and private schools, private sessions, and health and wellness events. In addition, she facilitates workshops for parents, teachers, and caregivers on incorporating mindfulness into their routines. Danielle is a 200 hour Registered Yoga Teacher, Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher, and has done several mindfulness and meditation training. She is excited to bring her passion for movement, breath, presence, and fun to Dalton!

Thomas Spackman

Thomas holds a BFA in Painting from Pratt Institute. He has worked with children at Forestcraft Hiking Camp, as a FP Learning Supervisor Art Team member at Dalton last year. His work is inspired by memories of his native Long Island, which can be viewed at www.thomasspackman.com .

Judy Stein

Judy has taught Kindergarten at The Brearley School, Fieldston and as a maternity leave replacement teacher at The Dalton School. She has also worked in Admissions at Brearley and Avenues: The World School. Judy received her Ed.M from Smith College and hails from the neighboring town of Amherst to which she remains a frequent visitor. Judy’s interests include cooking, playing the violin, yoga, swimming, and traveling.

Luke Sullivan

Luke is a Third Grade Associate Teacher in House 35 and a creative writer. He has been at the Dalton First Program for three years and previously taught writing in Shanghai, China. He is a graduate of Wake Forest University with a degree in English Literature.

TGA Premier Golf

TGA enrichment programs combine athletics, academic, and life lessons for a fun and educational experience.We incorporate station-based athletic skill development, STEAM Labs to explore educational concepts through golf, and key life lessons including: teamwork, sportsmanship, perseverance, and leadership.

Stephen Ruben (TGA Premier Golf)

Stephen has been passionate for the game of golf since he was 12 years old. When he practiced law, his office voicemail on Fridays often recited that “I was on a course.” Stephen has played both left handed and right handed (long story, don’t ask) and can teach all players.