Shannon Olsen has been heavily involved in the arts world her entire life. She founded the Take a Bow dance studio in Lawrenceville, Georgia in 2003 and has taught all levels and styles of dance for over 30 years including 10 years at Holmes Center for the Arts. Mrs. Olsen has a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Milligan College and a Master’s Degree in Literacy from American College of Education. She has worked as a teacher for over 21 years.and has been a pastor’s wife, serving congregations and communities for 28 years. She and her husband and 4 children have lived in Holmes County for 11 years.

Cathie Lynch holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Education from Cleveland State University. She taught K-12 art for 31 years, 30 of those years in Holmes County. Since her retirement from the public schools in 2015, Catherine has been teaching classes in portrait drawing and acrylic painting for HCA as well as some classes and camps for children and teens. Catherine also is a grant writer for the arts center and has taken on the role as Outreach Director. She is excited to make the arts accessible to those who might not otherwise be able to participate. Catherine lives at Lake Buckhorn with her husband, Kevin where she enjoys walking and finding time to draw and paint, her lifelong passions. She and Kevin have two grown sons.