Faculty & Staff

	Ashlee Blanchard: Bachelor of Science Degree in dance performance from East Carolina University. She is a former Faulkner's student for 14 years and a National Gymnastics and Dance Competitor. She performed in numerous programs while attending ECU. Currently is Director of dance at Eastern Alamance High School. Currently teaches all types of dance, clogging and gymnastics at Faulkner's.
	Mich Faulkner: Co Owner & Assistant Director of Faulkner's. Bachelor of Science degree from Barton College. Dancer and Choreographer at Faulkner's with specialty in Hip -Hop and Clogging. Competed for over 20 years. Appeared in the movie Henry's Decision on Showtime. Presently is a Production Manager at CBS Television in New York City for the nationally syndicated television programs Guiding Light, Inside Edition and Black Entertainment Television. He also is a Public Relations consultant for Ultra Records recording artist Lucas Prata and Nenemusik. Currently teaches Hip-Hop, Jazz, Gymnastics, Ballroom, Salsa, Meringue, Tango, Tap & Clogging at Faulkner's.
	Mike Faulkner: Director & Owner at Faulkner's. Retired Orange County school teacher for over 24 years. Holds a Master's Degree in Asian and European Studies from Ohio University. Director of Front Office & Operations at Faulkner's.
	Sue Faulkner: Director & Owner at Faulkner's. Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education from Ohio University. Sue has been a member and certified by Dance Educators of America for over 25 years. Began training over 48 years ago and her specialty remains in tap, gymnastics and preschool classes along with Jazz, Ballet & Adult Tapperercise. Director of Tap & Preschool Classes along with teaching Jazz, Ballet & Gymnastics at Faulkner's.
	Hadley Hartwell: Master's Degree in Biology from the University of North Carolina Charlotte. Former Faulkner's student for 16 years. National Gymnastics and Dance Competitor Currently teaches gymnastics at Faulkner's.
	Eileen Juric: Nationally Known Ballet Instructor. Trained with Joffrey Ballet and American Ballet (School of NY City Ballet). Principal dancer of Chicago Lyric Opera. Faculty member of the Princeton Ballet and tours nationally with many groups teaching and judging. She has danced for over 40 years. Currently teaches Ballet at Faulkner's.
	Morgan Kirby: Currently attends North Carolina State University. Former Faulkner's student for 16 years. National Dance Competitor. Specializes in Tap, Jazz & Preschool classes. Currently teaches Tap, Jazz and Preschool classes at Faulkner's.
	Paula Miller: Bachelor of Science Degree in Mass Media Communications Graduate from Methodist College. Former Faulkner's student for 16 years. Methodist College Collegiate Cheerleader and was a member of the Methodist College Dance Team for4 years with a total of 20 years dance experience. She has competed nationally on the collegiate level. Currently teaches Jazz, Hip-Hop, Cheerleading and lyrical.
	Erin O'Connor: Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Chapel Hill. Gymnast for over 15 years. UNC Gymnastics Club Member and National Gymnastics Competitor in NC & Texas. Currently teaches gymnastics at Faulkner's.
	Holly Pennell: General Manager and Director of Gymnastics. Bachelor Degree in International Studies from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. Former Level 10 gymnast. Competed in National competitions with former 1996 Olympic Team members Shannon Miller and Dominique Dawes. Member of the Charlotte All-Stars national Championship Cheerleading Squad - 1993; UNC Club Gymnastics President (2001) and UNC Club Gymnastics member and competitor for 4 years. Began teaching at Faulkner's in 2001. Holly not only is General Manager and Director of Gymnastics but she also teaches, Ballroom, Salsa, Meringue & Tango.
	Candace Reid: Bachelor Degree in Bio-Chemistry from Shaw University. She currently is attending Shaw University to receive her Master's. Has danced for 17 years and auditioned and was accepted to attend Talent Unlimited High School in New York City where she performed with numerous dance companies throughout the country. National Dance Competitor. She has taught dance since she was 15. Currently teaches all types of dance at Faulkner's.