Our Instructors

Falmouth Community School Coordinator Leigh-Ellen Ferreira  is a dedicated leader in adult education and after-school programming with Falmouth Public Schools.  With over 30 years of teaching combined with leadership, Leigh-Ellen has experience in fostering learning environments in Falmouth and beyond. Leigh-Ellen is committed to enhancing educational opportunities for both adult learners and K-12 students in after school programs. With a Master’s in Educational Leadership,  Leigh-Ellen has implemented innovative adult education programs that focus on skill development, workforce readiness, and community engagement.  Leigh-Ellen believes in the transformative power of education to uplift individuals and strengthen communities.  Learning is a lifetime adventure....

Please Note Our Policies: Once registered, students are automatically enrolled and should report to the first class.
 When day school is cancelled for weather or holidays, the Community School is also cancelled. However, when day school has half-day or in-service day, the Community School will meet.
 Full refunds will be given for classes cancelled by Falmouth Community School ONLY.
 No refunds will be given for any reason. Once you sign up for a class, the spot is yours. Any information and/or advice, either expressed or implied, in any Falmouth Community School course is that of the instructor.
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Shannon Sylvia is a Certified AEA Aqua Fitness Professional and Aquatic Arthritis Foundation Program Leader who has a lifelong love of dance and movement in and out of the water. She appreciates the benefits of movement and cardio with fun, upbeat music. Movement exercises have greatly improved her own health and fitness. She is excited to lead cardio, balance, flexibility, and strength while enjoying the benefits of water.

A lifelong financial and investment management professional, Matt joined Heritage Finanical Services in 2007. As senior wealth manager, Matt operates as the primary partner for clients, helping them translate their life goals into sophisticated custom financial plans, then recalibrate constantly as their circumstances and goals evolve. Matt also serves as the hub of communication and coordination between Heritage and clients’ accountants, attorneys and insurance agents. Matt and his wife, Shannon, have three young boys. Most of his time outside of work is spent with them, involved in their sports and activities. With the small amount of time left over, he...

Ellen Brodsky is a lifelong lover of dance. She has studied Jazz, Modern, Belly Dance, Flamenco and Pilates and began with Ballroom for a family wedding. Starting in 1986, Mary French taught Ellen and her husband in Mary’s studio in Cataumet, and when the Arthur Murray Studio opened in Centerville in 1990, Ellen began training as a dance teacher. In 1992 Ellen began teaching at Falmouth Night School, soon expanding to two nights a week. At the Mary French Studio, she continued her apprenticeship and managed the studio for the winter months from 1997 until Mary’s death in 2008. In...