ARTISTIC STAFF

Ali Johntry is the Owner and Founder of F.A.C.E. Painting Enterprises, a subsidiary of Johntry Appleseed LLC which is a nationwide EdTech agency. 

Ali has a Masters in Education, and taught K-12 since 2010. 

Before becoming a Teacher, Ali painted murals for children's bedrooms and storefronts on Long Island and in Manhattan. 

She currently works full-time in Adult Education at the LIEOC through SUNY Farmingdale.

Belle Johntry is the successor and  official bell-lady of our company, Ali's daughter and Carol's granddaughter. Belle loves helping out at local Craft Festivals and events, where she can help promote the team's Face Painting services and give out giveaways to other children.  Belle's favorite school specials are Art and Library, where she can use her imagination and creativity to express herself and be silly.  She aspires to be an OB.

Carol Lynn Esposito is a Nursing Educator and Ali's mother.  Her love for art began as a young girl, making quilts and clothes with her sewing machine. She learned this as a Girl Scout and as she got older, her skills developed as a painter and jewelry designer.  Miss Carol loves Arts & Crafts, and talking about colors with the children she interacts with.  In her spare time she enjoys making abstract or impressionistic paintings.

 Dena Damaskinos is a painter with her Masters of Education in Rehabilitation & Mental Health Counseling.  Dena started collaborating with Ali during childhood, when they met at USDAN Center for Creative and Performing Arts.  Dena is a Business Owner who designs enameled dog pins, and donates to Boston Terrier Rescue charities.  She has been a full-time licensed Mental Health Counselor since 2010. 

Hanna Neubert is a Graduate student who originally started working with children as a Lifeguard and Swim Instructor.  She specializes in teaching students with disabilities, managing Behavior Therapy plans and enjoys witnessing the benefits of Art Therapy for all. Hanna is the newest member of our team and is excited to begin a new chapter of her career in blending her knowledge as a Therapist and a Teacher!

Kenza Sadiq is an Undergraduate student who is an athlete and an artist specializing in Henna and Mehndi ink design.  She has years of experience doing custom body art for weddings and other formal events.  Kenza enjoys working with children as a Face painter, Camp Counselor, AfterCare monitor and the oldest sibling in her family.  She has worked with Ali Johntry since her freshman year of high school.