Teresa believes that everyone thrives in a world that promotes and supports creative thinking. She loves nothing more than helping others give voice to their unique perspectives through art. Teresa holds a BA in education and began her career as an elementary school teacher in Pasadena, California. Over the years she also worked as an children’s occupational therapy assistant in Amman, Jordan, taught classes for gifted students in Minnesota, and opened a preschool in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Since moving to Vermont 1999 she has been enthusiastically focused on gifting individuals of all ages with a life-long love of the arts. Teresa founded Davis Studio in 2003.

Sugar encourages children to ask a gazillion questions, try new things, get messy, and make mistakes because that is how they learn and grow. She focuses on designing opportunities for each child to explore, experiment, and create. Sugar holds an Elementary Education degree with a concentration in Art from UVM. Additionally, she has been a yoga instructor for over twenty years. She taught preschool for five years and was also a puppeteer with Puppets in Education. Sugar took a break from teaching to pursue writing and become a mother. She is thrilled to be back in the classroom. In addition to teaching, Sugar loves animals and spending time in nature. She plays guitar, draws, sews, and bakes. She loves to make meaningful connections with students and their families while sharing her many passions and excitement for life.

Ryan believes in meeting each child where they are in their learning journey. He takes the time to truly understand each student—both as a learner and as a whole human being. He is dedicated to nurturing student curiosity to foster a love of learning. After graduating from St. John’s University, Ryan’s teaching career began not in a traditional classroom, but on the soccer field. His passion for education was first sparked through coaching, where he developed a strong connection with children and a deep appreciation for how they grow through play, movement, and teamwork. Over the past decade, Ryan has worked with children ages 2 to 12 in both athletic and academic settings. From 2021 to 2025, he served as a lead teacher at The Bellwether School in Williston, Vermont. Ryan is currently enrolled in the TAP (Teacher Apprenticeship Program), pursuing licensure with endorsements in Math and Physical Education. When he is not teaching, he enjoys cooking, trying new restaurants, traveling, and exploring Vermont with his two children.