Support Team
Meghan Minuto, School Nurse
Ms.Minuto@TAPAprovidence.org
Meghan Minuto (she/her/hers) is proud to be TAPA’s dancing nurse. She is a performance artist/choreographer at heart, holding a B.A. in Dance and Performance from Roger Williams University. Meghan has performed alongside and trained with artists including Kelle Wicke Davis, Sean Curran, Michael Bolger, David Dorfman, and Jenny Rocha. She has had the privilege of performing in NY, and close to home at AS220. Following her passion for health and wellness, she then became a Registered Nurse. Meghan understands that the ensemble learns the best when they are healthy and brings her emergency nursing, and acute critical care experience to TAPA. Her job is to ensure the health and wellness of the ensemble in order to strengthen their academic and artistic success.
Ms.Minuto@TAPAprovidence.org
Meghan Minuto (she/her/hers) is proud to be TAPA’s dancing nurse. She is a performance artist/choreographer at heart, holding a B.A. in Dance and Performance from Roger Williams University. Meghan has performed alongside and trained with artists including Kelle Wicke Davis, Sean Curran, Michael Bolger, David Dorfman, and Jenny Rocha. She has had the privilege of performing in NY, and close to home at AS220. Following her passion for health and wellness, she then became a Registered Nurse. Meghan understands that the ensemble learns the best when they are healthy and brings her emergency nursing, and acute critical care experience to TAPA. Her job is to ensure the health and wellness of the ensemble in order to strengthen their academic and artistic success.
Paul Hoover, Orton-Gillingham Coach
Mr.Hoover@TAPAprovidence.org
Paul has worked with students in public, private and charter schools, ages 6 through 55. With a Bachelor’s in English Literature, a Master’s in Theology, and Ph.D studies in comparative literature at Stockholm University, he brings his unique background as an educator, professional actor and translator to guiding students to greater competency and confidence in reading and writing skills. He is a Fellow in Training of the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators. The Orton-Gillingham Approach to reading and writing is language-based, multi-sensory, cognitive, flexible and emotionally sound. As a professional NYC actor, Paul performed on stage, screen and television. He studied with Uta Hagen, Austin Pendleton and Rochelle Oliver. As an acting teacher he has taught musical theater and on-camera commercials.
Mr.Hoover@TAPAprovidence.org
Paul has worked with students in public, private and charter schools, ages 6 through 55. With a Bachelor’s in English Literature, a Master’s in Theology, and Ph.D studies in comparative literature at Stockholm University, he brings his unique background as an educator, professional actor and translator to guiding students to greater competency and confidence in reading and writing skills. He is a Fellow in Training of the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators. The Orton-Gillingham Approach to reading and writing is language-based, multi-sensory, cognitive, flexible and emotionally sound. As a professional NYC actor, Paul performed on stage, screen and television. He studied with Uta Hagen, Austin Pendleton and Rochelle Oliver. As an acting teacher he has taught musical theater and on-camera commercials.
Ayla Ahlquist, Adjunct Film Artist in Residence and Paraprofessional
Ms.Ahlquist@TAPAprovidence.org
Ayla Ahlquist is a Providence native, who grew up in the public school system. She completed an Associates Degree as well as a Certificate in Film Production from the Community College of Rhode Island, before transferring to Emerson College in Boston, where she received her BA in Media Arts Production. Outside of her time in the classroom, Ayla is active in the comedy scene in Rhode Island, as well as working on independent film projects. She is so excited to join the TAPA team!
Ms.Ahlquist@TAPAprovidence.org
Ayla Ahlquist is a Providence native, who grew up in the public school system. She completed an Associates Degree as well as a Certificate in Film Production from the Community College of Rhode Island, before transferring to Emerson College in Boston, where she received her BA in Media Arts Production. Outside of her time in the classroom, Ayla is active in the comedy scene in Rhode Island, as well as working on independent film projects. She is so excited to join the TAPA team!
