Isabella Agnew-Huertas was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and began training with her mother at age three. She has trained in multiple schools as a Trainee since 2017 with Philadelphia Ballet and Joffrey Ballet Academy in Chicago. She was also with the Florida Ballet Company for one year. In 2024, she graduated from English National Ballet School in London. There, she performed Swan Lake in collaboration with the main company. While at ENBS, Isabella had the opportunity to perform Diana and Acteonand performed in the London premiere of work by Arthur Pita. In her first season as an Apprentice with FWB, she had the opportunity to perform in Don Quixote, The Nutcracker, Love Notes, Mark Godden’s Rite of Spring, and a Russian Demi in  George Balanchine’s Serenade. Isabella is excited to be back for her second season with Fort Wayne Ballet!

Megan Litherland started dancing at Brandy’s Studio of Dance in Bluffton, IN, around the age of two, where she took dance classes for lyrical, tap, jazz, and hip hop. Once Brandy closed her studio in 2017, Megan moved to the CAC where she started taking Ballet and Modern, and eventually advanced into taking Pointe classes, and started up Tap once it was added on. When she graduated from Bluffton High School in 2022, she was offered a tap teaching position at the CAC. She is currently a student at Huntington University, Majoring in Ministry a with a Minor in Psychology. While at Huntington, Megan has the opportunity to be apart of the dance group/club called Undignified, which she is now a leader for. Undignified has a variety of different types of dances they do and perform at the end of each semester, it is a way for students to get involved in one of the many ways to worship the Lord.

Zoe McNulty has had a lifelong passion for music ever since she had piano lessons at the age of four and voice lessons in the fifth grade. As a vocal and general music education graduate of Ball State University, she continued to advance by performing in a wide range of music genres such as classical, pop, rock, jazz, foreign language, country, and musical theater. Her passion for learning new instruments has expanded to include ukulele and guitar, and she is amazed by music’s ability to connect people and change lives. She seeks to inspire in her students a love for the art of music as they grow confident in performing and sharing their music with others. Unleash your musical gifts with Zoe, and change the world one note at a time.

Jeni Meeks has instructed ballet at the CAC studio since 1999. She was a student of the CAC School of Ballet from the age of 5 to high school and danced the lead role in the school’s production of Coppélia and had major parts in Cinderella, Nutcracker and Graduation Ball performances with honorary roles in many other performances. Meeks is a certified instructor with the organization “Cecchetti USA” (CUSA), a national organization dedicated to responsibly training and accrediting teachers and preserving the Cecchetti Method. She holds a "TC-1A" and "Grade 4" with CUSA. She is an English, Math, and Science Middle School teacher at Southern Wells Jr/Sr High School and a graduate of IPFW with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Secondary Education. She and her husband David have three children Cole, Grace and Sophia. Meeks has taught dance classes for the Operation Wellnesses AHA Camp, Norwell High School Dance Team, CAC Ballet Camp, and The Miss Wells County Queen Pageant.

Hannah Schrock is a passionate and dedicated violinist with over 25 years of playing experience. Her love for the violin began at an early age, captivated by its expressive sound and the joy of creating music. She was trained in the Suzuki method, a renowned approach that emphasizes ear training, technique, and a nurturing learning environment. This philosophy has greatly influenced her own teaching style, allowing her to foster a deep connection between students and their instruments.

As a violin instructor for the past five years, Hannah has worked with students of all ages and skill levels, from young beginners as young as seven to adults seeking to refine their technique or rekindle their love for music. She believes in creating a strong technical foundation while making lessons engaging and inspiring. Her teaching approach is patient and tailored to each student’s unique learning style, ensuring that they not only develop proficiency but also experience the joy and artistry of playing the violin.

Throughout her musical journey, Hannah has been an active performer, participating in numerous chamber orchestras, string quartets, and church ensembles. She has had the privilege of collaborating with other musicians in a variety of settings, from intimate chamber performances to large-scale symphonic works. Before moving to Bluffton, she was a member of the Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra, where she performed alongside talented musicians and gained valuable orchestral experience. Her background in ensemble playing allows her to guide her students in both solo and collaborative performance settings.

Beyond teaching and performing, Hannah finds joy in a variety of creative and family-centered activities. She cherishes time spent with her husband and three young children, fostering a home filled with love, music, and creativity. In her free time, she enjoys reading, crocheting, and baking homemade bread—a hobby that brings her a sense of warmth and tradition.

Hannah is thrilled to join Creative Arts in offering violin lessons in Bluffton. She looks forward to welcoming students into a supportive and enriching learning environment where they can grow as musicians and develop a lifelong love for the violin.