116 West Spring St. Titusville, PA
(814) 827-2859
adancersreflection@adancersreflection.com
Meet A Dancer's Reflection Staff
Meet Becky O'Donnell
Meet Katie Witosky
Becky is the owner of A Dancer’s Reflection, which she opened in 2006. She has been dancing since she was 6 years old and has been teaching dance for the past 22 years. Becky studied dance at Dancer’s Studio in Clarion, PA and Van Dyke and Company in Punxsutawney, PA. Becky went to Duquesne University and obtained her bachelor’s of science degree in Athletic Training. She then went on to Clarion University to obtain her teaching certification and master's degree in Science Education. Becky worked for several years as the athletic trainer for Titusville School District and is currently employed full time as a seventh grade math teacher at Titusville Middle School. Becky resides in Pleasantville with her husband Tim and children Brady, Liam, and Alison. Dancing and choreographing are her passion, and she finds them to be an amazing outlet for creativity and expression.
Meet Noelle Raszman
Noelle has been passionate about dance and the arts since childhood, with over 16 years of training at Studio 22, A Dancer’s Reflection, The Performing Arts Academy with Darin, and master classes in places like Chautauqua and New York City. She spent 7 years performing with the Oil Region Ballet Company, where she earned specialist and soloist roles and developed a love for ballet.
In addition to dance, Noelle has been active in local theater since the age of three, most recently starring as Morticia in The Addams Family and choreographing Titusville Summer Theater’s 2024 production of The Music Man. She also serves on the theater’s Board of Directors and enjoys supporting the local arts community.
Noelle has been teaching at A Dancer’s Reflection since 2016 and feels grateful for the opportunity to share her love of dance with both new and returning students.
Meet Heidi Culver
Heidi began dancing at ADR at a young age and returned as an instructor in 2023. Upon graduation from Titusville High School, Heidi attended Slippery Rock University where she obtained a bachelors degree in Healthcare Administration and Management. She now works for UPMC Workpartners in their workers’ compensation division. Heidi resides in Centerville with her husband, Cole and their dog, Sage.
Margaret began dancing at the age of 3 at A Dancers Reflection. She enjoyed doing every style of dance but enjoyed pointe and tap the most. After graduating from Titusville High School in 2021, she began attending Slippery Rock University where she majored in Early Childhood and Special Education. She now works as a kindergarten teacher at Union City Elementary School. In her free time she enjoys to spend time with family and her dog Toby. She is so excited for another great year at A Dancers Reflection!
Taylor is beginning her 4th year as a dance teacher at A Dancers Reflection. Taylor started dancing at the age of 3 at Studio 22. She then transferred to ADR at the age of 4 from its opening in 2006 until 2011. During her break from dance, she participated in competition gymnastics at the YMCA from then until her senior year at Titusville High School. While still participating in gymnastics, Taylor also taught as an assistant coach. After graduation, Taylor started and now owns her own cleaning company, Pleasantly Clean. Taylor resides in Titusville with her husband, Derrick and their daughter, Kinley. Taylor enjoys teaching all of our acrobatic classes and is very excited for another dance season!
Meet Shandi Fakhoury
As early as 2 years old, Shandi wanted to be on stage. Whether that meant singing her favorite song or showing her moves to whomever was watching, there was little doubt her love for the arts. Shandi was born and raised in Asheville, NC. There, she was thrown into the chaos of the local dance studios. At age 12, Shandi became a senior company member of Asheville Center of Performing Arts with a focus on ballet and jazz. Throughout her time with the company, Shandi participated in yearly dance competitions such as the Tri-state competition and Showstoppers, achieving 1st overall awards. Shandi attended adjudications at North Carolina School of the Arts (what is now UNCSA) and went on to continue perfecting her craft. Around the age of 20, Shandi moved to NYC to explore beyond just ballet and jazz. After studying under a hip-hop choreographer, Leslie Feliciano, she landed her first professional dance gig as a hip-hop dancer. After a decade in NYC, Shandi shifted her focus from big city living to a slower, family-oriented lifestyle and is thrilled to be part of this dance community here in Titusville, PA!
Katie is beginning her 18th year as a dance teacher at A Dancer’s Reflection. Katie started dancing when she was 8 years old and continued through her senior year in high school. She enjoyed taking ballet, jazz, and tap classes along with participating on athletic teams. Katie went to Mercyhurst College and graduated with a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and Special Education. She received her English as a Second Language certificate while working in Palm Beach County, Florida, where she taught 1st grade for three years. She received her master's degree from Wilkes University in Educational Development and Strategies. Katie is also beginning her 18th year at the ECLC. Her current position is teaching PreK. Katie resides in Titusville with her son Ty. She enjoys working with the younger students in Dance Fusion and Tap classes.
Meet Wendi Drake
Wendi started dancing at age 4 and has continued into adulthood. She has worked in elementary education as a sign language interpreter for more than 20 years. Wendi believes she fell in love with sign language as "dancing with your hands". She is passionate about teaching the love of dance to children. Together with her husband they have raised 3 daughters and recently became grandparents to a baby girl.
Meet Lauren Warren
Lauren Warren started dancing at the age of 4. She started taking dance at Ms. Lee's School of dance in Titusville. She later transferred to Studio 22 in Titusville, then graduated from ADR in 2013. She was also a member of the Oil Region Ballet Company in 2012-2013 and continued dancing throughout college. Lauren has been an instructor at A Dancer's Reflection since 2014 and enjoys sharing her love of dance with her students. In her spare time she enjoys time outdoors and spending time with friends and family. Lauren resides with her husband, Joel and her dog, Daisy.
Meet Kat Henderson
Kat started dancing at A Dancer’s Reflection at the age of three and continued until she graduated. In high school, she was involved in marching band, theater, and track. She currently attends the University of Pittsburgh studying Natural Sciences. Kat continues to take dance classes at Pitt and is a member of Pitt Ballet Club. Along with her major, she would like to graduate with a minor in Dance. This is her third and final year at Pitt, and she plans to go to graduate school for a Master's in Athletic Training.
Allison began dancing at A Dancer’s Reflection at age four and continued dancing at the studio up until graduation. She has taken ballet, tap, lyrical, modern, jazz, and pointe classes over the years. Her favorite style is ballet. Allison is currently attending PennWest University Edinboro to obtain her master’s degree in speech pathology. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She is so excited to be a part of the studio!
Naomi began dancing at A Dancer's Reflection when she was 3 years old. She is excited to begin her second year teaching at ADR! She has taken ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical, modern, and pointe, but her favorite is modern because of the freedom of movement. Outside of dance Naomi enjoys skiing, playing music, and quality time with her family and friends.
Meet Stephanie Stewart
Stephanie has been dancing since she was three years old and is excited to return to A Dancer's Reflection to share her love of dance where she was once a student herself! With a background in both teaching dance and 12 years as a first-grade teacher, Stephanie loves helping dancers gain technique, confidence, spark creativity, and express themselves. When she's not teaching, she enjoys running and spending time outdoors with her husband and two young children.
Meet Lauren Hosick
Lauren has been dancing since the age of 5. Ever since her first dance class, she knew dance would be her future. She also dances for the Oil Region Ballet Company. This will be Lauren's first year teaching at ADR and is very excited to begin her journey as an instructor! She takes many different styles of dance including ballet, tap, jazz, pointe, lyrical, modern, and hip hop, her favorite being lyrical. After high school, Lauren plans on going to college to major in dance, further her dance experience, and continue to teach. Outside of dance, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, participating in 4-H activities, and competing in pageants.
Meet Sonia Firster Neu
Sonia graduated from Westminster College in 2009 with a B.M. degree in Music Education. She is currently an elementary music teacher with Maplewood Elementary School and a Theater and Music Instructor with the Academy Theatre in Meadville, PA. She is very active in the community theaters in the region and has performed on the Academy Theatre, Meadville Community Theatre, Barrow-Civic Theatre, and Titusville Summer Theatre stages. She is also frequently found as the Music Director with the Academy Theatre's youth musicals.