The Faces of Cincinnati presents Mr. Alex Moore: Barry Manilow stopped his recent concert at Heritage Bank Center to announce the winner of his “Manilow Music Teacher’s Award.” This great award is granted to the teacher in his tour cities who by virtue of his/her student support wins a backstage tour as well as some…
Jason Alexander Holmes
I am Jason Alexander Holmes, Artistic Director of the Cincinnati Boychoir. I am a music educator and performer from Ridgeway, VA. Before coming to Cincinnati, I worked with the Boston Children’s Chorus, public schools in Rochester, NY, and community and professional opera and musical theatre companies. At the core of my teaching and performing is…
Steve Sinden
I am a math teacher, soccer/futsal coach and chess advisor at Aiken High School in Cincinnati Public Schools. Please tell us a little bit about your family. My wife, Julia Indalecia, and I have three kids; Sam, Maya, and Benji. Sam and my daughter-in-law, Emily, have a 10 month old baby girl named Sophia. Please…
Tone Branson
I’m not a native Cincinnatian, but I have lived here for 30 years. It’s what I would call the perfect “Little Big City”. I went to the University of Cincinnati to study Industrial Design. I worked for Hasbro Toys when they were here and now I am a Senior Creative Consultant for SAP America. I have…
Elissa Yancey
Elissa Yancey, MSEd, is an award-winning journalist, educator and non-profit leader who has spent more than three decades listening to, writing about and sharing people’s stories. She has co-founded two story-driven non-profits—WordPlay Cincy and A Picture’s Worth, the latter of which connects individuals and communities via audio stories and in-person installations. After 10 years teaching…
Joni Cline Sherman
I am a native Cincinnatian but I’ve lived in Texas, New York, Massachusetts and Arizona. I have a Masters Degree in Art Education and have taught at both the elementary and college levels. After starting my family I decided to pursue my dream of owning a floral design business. Sprouts Floral Design Studio was born…
Will Reed
I’m a trained Opera singer with 25 years stage experience. About 10 years ago, I started pursuing screen acting and have been able to be in a couple of feature length films, regional commercials, and shorts/student films. To advance my film career, about 10 years ago, I began working on skills outside of acting that…
Paula Rakestraw
I am a wife, mother, creative director & producer, choreographer, former teacher, and Cincinnati native. I loved growing up in Cincinnati and after living in Chicago for a few years, have been delighted to return to raise our family in this city. I was a competitive gymnast at Cincinnati Gymnastics Academy and went on to…
Christopher Daniel
Christopher Daniel is a local business owner and artisan specializing in the craft of blacksmithing. Read more about Christopher here and go to his Blue Hell Studio website for a closer look at the man behind the hammer. Meet Christopher Daniel: I grew up on the east coast in the Maryland countryside. I moved…
Kelsie Rivera Aviles
“I am a teacher, feminist, and proud Latina. I love traveling, dancing & mission trips!” That is how Kelsie Rivera Aviles introduces herself on social media. While this is a powerful statement, I found that it only partially describes this dynamic woman. 28 Fortunate young people Kelsie is focused, hardworking and dedicated to her students and…