Meet Our Team
Clark Leadership Team
Kristin Stazzone | Director
Graduate from High Point University with a B.A. in Studio Art. As a practicing painter and digital artist she focuses on the bridge between abstract and realism in her artwork. She draws much of her inspiration from her love of traveling and the people she meets along the way. Stazzone finds One River to be a special place to work because of the inspiring students and staff.
Jaquelyn Mendez | Director of Education
Graduate from the College of Saint Rose in Albany with a bachelor’s degree in painting and sculpture, and later received her MFA in 2019 in Fine Arts from the SUNY University at Albany. She works primarily in oil painting and painted installations. Her work focuses on creating environments and narratives that relate to the feeling of a space. What she loves most is pairing fun expressive colors and patterns with structured compositions and geometry.
Fred Quayenortey | Assistant Director of Member Services
Graduated from Rutgers University with a Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design and a minor in Animation. He specializes in Storyboarding, 2D Animation, and Illustration. Fred has freelanced on projects in animation, games, and advertising. He draws much of his influences from a love for cartoons and film, and the stories of his peers. Fred is excited to grow closer with the One River family and help them bring their stories to life.
Clark Educator Team
Kate Annen | Studio Instructor
Graduate from the University of Cape Town with a B.A.(Art), H.D.E. and brings international experience having lived in South Africa, Germany and the United States. Kate has taught all ages, but mainly High School Art concentrating on Painting, Drawing, Mixed Media, Ceramics and History of Art and Architecture. She takes great pleasure encouraging personal growth, exploration, and a love for art in all her students.
Jia Hang Zhang | Digital & Studio Instructor
Graduate from Rutgers University with a Bachelor's Degree in Design. Jia Hang specializes in digital illustration, typography, and branding; and constantly keeping up to date with design trends along with illustration techniques that can help speed up the process of creating. With a background in illustration and design, Jia Hang is excited to teach and help the students at One River achieve their goals one step at a time.
Irene Domingo | Digital & Studio Instructor
Graduate from Kean University with a Bachelor’s in Fine Art in Studio Art with a concentration in Ceramics. Irene is a multi-disciplined artist specializing in drawing, illustration, digital, and ceramic sculpture. Her works of art bring fantasy into the realm of reality. As a teacher she creates an environment in which students can engage in creative exploration together.
Join Our Team
Career opportunities at One River School allow passionate artists, educators and lovers of art to share their love and knowledge of art and enhance the lives of people they connect with everyday.