Meet A Dancer's Reflection Staff
Meet Becky O'Donnell
Meet Katie Witosky
Becky is the owner of A Dancer’s Reflection, which she opened in 2006. She has been dancing since she was 6 years old and has been teaching dance for the past 18 years. Becky studied dance at Dancer’s Studio in Clarion, PA and Van Dyke and Company in Punxsutawney, PA. Becky went to Duquesne University and obtained her bachelor’s of science degree in Athletic Training. She then went on to Clarion University to obtain her teaching certification in Science Education. Becky worked for several years as the athletic trainer for Titusville School District and is currently employed full time as a seventh grade math teacher at Titusville Middle School. She also has her master’s degree in Science Education. Becky resides in Pleasantville with her husband Tim and children Brady, Liam, and Alison. Dancing and choreographing are her passion, and she finds them to be an amazing outlet for creativity and expression.
Meet Mariah McMullen McDaniel
Mariah is the Artistic Director at A Dancer's Reflection. Mariah has been dancing since she was 6 years old. She started dancing at Cathy Turner Dance Studio in Franklin. She also participated in and choreographed for her church dance team. In High School, she was involved in music and theatre. Mariah continued her arts education at Cedar Crest College in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Mariah has a BA in Dance. In college, Mariah participated in plays, musicals, madrigal choir, Cedar Crest College Dance Company, and did choreography and compositions for several concerts. After college, she got more involved in the fitness world and has had certifications through the YMCA, YWCA, Zumba, WERQ, Piloxing, Spin, and AFAA. She started teaching at ADR in 2010. In 2013 she took a few months off and performed with DanceFX Performance Company in Charleston, SC. In South Carolina, Mariah advanced her training in Jazz, Contemporary, Tap, and Hip Hop, and learned what it was like to be in a professional setting. In 2014, she started as the Artistic Director for Reflections Performance Group. In 2019 she choreographed "Shrek, the Musical" here in Titusville and had a piece featured at Mercyhurst University. She also choreographed both renditions of "The Nutcracker" for ADR. Mariah is currently living in Cherrytree with her husband, Daniel and dogs Teddy and Sadie.
Meet Heidi Drake
Heidi began dancing at ADR when she was 11 years old, and danced in Saegertown prior to that. She enjoyed classes including ballet, jazz, pointe, modern, and lyrical throughout the years. Upon graduation from Titusville High School, Heidi attended Slippery Rock University where she obtained a bachelors degree in Healthcare Administration and Management. She now works for UPMC Workpartners in their workers’ compensation division. Heidi resides in Centerville and enjoys barre and pilates workouts, baking, and spending time with her family, her boyfriend, and their dog, Sage. Heidi is so excited to be back with the ADR family!
Meet Noelle Raszman
Noelle has grown up involved in the arts and performing. She has 13 years of dance experience from Studio 22, (Titusville) a Dancer's Reflection, The Performing Arts Academy with Darin, and multiple classes from master teachers in places like Chautauqua and New York City. Noelle has been a member of the Oil Region Ballet Company for the past 7 years, earning specialist and soloist roles, and discovering a love for Ballet. Noelle also participates in theatre, starring in her first show at 3 years old, and most recently playing Fiona in Tituville Summer Theater's "Shrek the Musical."
Noelle resides in Titusville with her family, and her 2 huskies, Percy and Missy. Noelle also works for her father at Raszman Painting and Services. Noelle has been teaching at A Dancer's Reflection since 2016.
Noelle is excited to share her love of dance and the arts with new and returning students, and can't wait to see what this year holds.
Margaret began dancing at the age of 3 at A Dancers Reflection. She enjoyed doing every style of dance but enjoyed pointe and tap the most. After graduating from Titusville High School in 2021, she began attending Slippery Rock University where she is completing her senior year majoring in Early Childhood and Special Education. In her free time she enjoys to spending time with family, reading, and exercise. She is so excited to be back at A Dancers Reflection!
Taylor is beginning her 3rd year as dance teacher at A Dancers Reflection. Taylor started dancing at the age of 3. She danced at A Dancer's Reflection at the age of 4 from its opening in 2006 until 2011. During her break from dance, she participated in competition gymnastics at the YMCA from age 11 until her senior year at Titusville High School. While still participating in gymnastics, Taylor also taught gymnastics. After graduation, Taylor became the head gymnastics coach at the YMCA until the dissolving of the competition team. In 2021 Taylor started and now owns her own cleaning company, Pleasantly Clean. Taylor resides in Titusville with her fiancé Derrick and her daughter, Kinley. In her free time, Taylor enjoys taking their jeep wrangler for cruises on the beach and spending time with her family. Taylor enjoys teaching all of our acrobatic classes and is very excited to teach one of our Combo Kids and Tap 1 classes.
Katie is beginning her 17th year as a dance teacher at A Dancer’s Reflection. Katie started dancing when she was 8 years old and continued through her senior year in high school. She enjoyed taking ballet, jazz, and tap classes along with participating on athletic teams. Katie went to Mercyhurst College and graduated with a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and Special Education. She received her English as a Second Language certificate while working in Palm Beach County, Florida, where she taught 1st grade for three years. She received her master's degree from Wilkes University in Educational Development and Strategies. Katie is also beginning her 17th year at the ECLC. Her current position is teaching K4. Katie resides in Titusville with her son Ty. She enjoys working with the younger students in Creative Movement, Combo Kids, Dance Fusion, and Tap classes.
Meet Wendi Drake
Wendi started dancing at 4 years old, continuing into adulthood. After receiving her degree of Interpreting for the Deaf in Pittsburgh, Wendi worked at Wright St. Elementary School in Corry for 4 years. With the birth of her oldest daughter, she opted for a part-time position interpreting at the ECLC, returning to full time interpreting at Edinboro Elementary after her 3 daughters reached school age. She now is Interpreting for Cambridge Springs Elementary. Wendi started working with ADR in 2011 and loves teaching Creative Movement and Tap. She is thankful for the love and support of her husband Jason and their girls Brooke, Heidi, and Alexa (Mouse).
Meet Lauren Warren
Lauren Warren started dancing at the age of 4. She started taking dance at Ms. Lee's School of dance in Titusville and fell in love from the start. She later transferred to Studio 22 in Titusville, then graduated from ADR. She continued dancing throughout going to college at Fortis Institute. She was also involved with Oil Region Ballet. In her spare time she enjoys hanging out with family and spending time outdoors, especially kayaking. Lauren is and is also working as a Dental Assistant at Germanoski Family Dentistry. She currently resides with her parents, 3 brothers, and dog Molly.
Meet Kat Henderson
Kat started dancing at A Dancer’s Reflection at the age of three and continued until she graduated. In high school, she was involved in marching band, theater, and track. She currently attends the University of Pittsburgh studying Physics and Astronomy. Kat continues to take dance classes at Pitt and intends on joining the Pittsburgh Dance Ensemble. Along with her major, she would like to graduate with a minor in Dance.
Allison began dancing at A Dancer’s Reflection at age four and continued dancing at the studio up until graduation. She has taken ballet, tap, lyrical, modern, jazz, and pointe classes over the years. Her favorite style is ballet. Allison is currently attending PennWest University
Edinboro to obtain her master’s degree in speech pathology. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She is so excited to be a part of the studio!
Naomi began dancing at A Dancer's Reflection when she was 3 years old. Naomi is 17 and currently a senior in high school. She has taken ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical, modern, and pointe, but her favorite is modern because of the freedom of movement. Outside of dance Naomi enjoys skiing, playing music, and spending time with my family and friends. Naomi has been a student helper at the studio for 4 years and is excited to begin her first year teaching!
Sandra has been dancing since she was three years old and enjoyed every second. Her favorite dance genres are tap, ballet, and modern. Sandy is currently in school to become an X-Ray Tech, eventually leading to a CT Tech or MRI Tech. She has always wanted to become a dance teacher, especially for tap, and she is so excited to start this journey!
Meet Sonia Firster Neu
Sonia graduated from Westminster College in 2009 with a B.M. degree in Music Education. She is currently an elementary music teacher with Maplewood Elementary School and a Theater and Music Instructor with the Academy Theatre in Meadville, PA. She is very active in the community theaters in the region and has performed on the Academy Theatre, Meadville Community Theatre, Barrow-Civic Theatre, and Titusville Summer Theatre stages. She is also frequently found as the Music Director with the Academy Theatre's youth musicals.