Staff

Dr. Deborah Justice is a proven leader and educator with over 20 years of performance, production, and arts executive experience in non-profit, higher educational settings.

She holds a Ph.D. in Ethnomusicology from Indiana University, a M.A. in Ethnomusicology from Wesleyan University, and a B.A., Music / B.A., Middle Eastern Studies from The College of William and Mary. In addition to her freelance work as an Arts Turnaround Consultant and Grant Writer, she most recently served as the Director of KU Presents!, the concert series at Kutztown University. Earlier, she was for ten years the Director of the Concert Series at Cornell University.

Through her teaching experience at institutions including Syracuse University and Yale University, she designed and taught courses across a wide range of musical and cultural topics while mentoring students from diverse backgrounds and supporting inclusive learning environments. She also has experience teaching privately and performing on banjo and hammered dulcimer.

Ms. Hooper is a graduate of the Schreyer Honors College at Penn State University, where she received bachelor’s degrees in both music and psychology.  At PSU, she studied under Dr. Timothy Shafer and was recognized for exemplary jury performances in two honors recitals and participated in the university’s concerto competition. She also offered her skills to two weekly religious services, where she was applauded for both prepared and improvised performances.  In addition to teaching private and group piano lessons at CMS, she is responsible for developing and coordinating new and existing classes, programs, and recitals for our students. In her spare time, she performs music at local country clubs and vineyards; she plays and sings contemporary works on her keyboard and ukulele.

Ms. Adamson is a graduate of Parkland High School and studied Communications and Journalism at Drexel University. She played the flute for 8 years and has experience in supportive administrative roles and working with children and families in learning environments. Some of her past experience includes working with the Asia Pacific regional communications team for World Vision International and teaching English at Santis Educational Services in Mongolia. When not working or studying, she enjoys photography, graphic design, learning languages, listening to music, and traveling. 

Mrs. Adamson brings a variety of administrative skills and over 30 years of experience to the role. Through the years, music has played a large part in her life. She played flute in the Parkland High School band, studied voice with Yvonne Robinson, and performed in and choreographed many local musical productions. She was also a choir member and psalmist for her church for many years. She lives in South Whitehall Township with her husband, John, an engineer and church musician, and their two daughters.

Ms. Scandola is a graduate of Temple University, where she received a B.B.A. in Marketing. She has participated in various performing arts activities for over 10 years, including vocal training and theater. In addition, she has experience in administrative work, digital marketing, and educational childcare. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, hiking, baking, photography, traveling, and painting. She is one of the friendly faces that you will see at the front desk.