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Stephen A. Pedley
My Name is Stephen Pedley. I am currently a Special Education Teacher at Edward R. Murrow High School in Brooklyn NY. I also have a Masters of Education from Brooklyn College and a bachelors degree in Vocal Performance from Nyack College. I have been working with COFA since 2019, teaching toddler time with my Beautiful fiancé Nyasia Homward and now I am on the board as an Executive Director of Operations. I and so happy to see the progression of COFA!!
Nyasia Homward
My name is Nyasia Homward. I am currently a special education teacher at a middle school in Brooklyn, New York. I own my own business, called A Touch of God Apparel, which specializes in spreading inspirational messages across the world. I have been working with COFA since 2019. I am amazed at the companies growth!! I started off teaching toddler time & now I have moved over to the media & apparel department.
Harold Maradiaga
Harold Maradiaga is a Guitarist/Filmmaker from Newark NJ and studied at Alliance University school of music. Harold started his journey with the electric guitar at 9 years old being taught by his father who has a bachelors degree in Music. He has had many influences over his rookie years, from listening to the likes of “The Beatles” “Chuck Berry” and “u2 ”, studying the stage presence to eventually doing it himself. The journey became more meaningful when Harold gave his life to Christ and decided to use every gift he had for God’s Glory. This led to sharing his knowledge with friends who wanted to learn how to play the guitar to eventually receiving an opportunity to teach the youth at C.O.F.A for the same purpose. Harold has felt nothing but excitement and joy teaching others because it gives him a spark to look forward to knowing someone has learned something new and they can take it with them everywhere they go. It is no doubt his highlight of pursuing the arts.
Audrey Martins
Audrey Dixon is a music teacher from Brazil currently pursuing her music bachelor’s degree in Music Composition at Alliance University. Proficient in piano, guitar, and flute, she’s also expanding her skills to include mandolin and violin. Audrey enjoys exploring diverse instruments and global music. Her performance experience comes from playing in music ensembles like chamber, jazz, orchestra, and chorale, as well as worship leadership roles. Additionally, Audrey is a songwriter and composer, developing her projects and musical ideas, to be release in the near future. As a dedicated educator, she simplifies music theory and technique, adapting her approach to individual student needs. She treasures her students' creativity and intuition as they share their own ideas in class. Her goal is to kindle enthusiasm and provide a strong foundation for students to grow and pursue their musical paths. Audrey’s celebratory spirit accompanies student’s progress each step of the way.
Don Corey Washington
Don Corey Washington is a native of Detroit, Michigan.
Don also got a part in the hit gospel musical-drama, Mama, I Want To Sing, which he performed both in New York and the national touring company. He has performed in other theatrical productions, such as Woodie King’s, “God Trombones” and “I Have A Dream.” Most recently, he has done Encore Production’s, “Mahalia: A Gospel Story.” Don is currently a member of Agape Family Worship Center, Rahway, NJ under the pastorate of Dr. Lawrence R. Powell. He serves on the praise team and choir. He has served as Director/Minister of Music at several churches over the years. He’s traveled extensively throughout the eastern Caribbean islands with his former pastor, Bishop Leo C. Smith, Jr. serving as conference music director and soloist for the Eastern Caribbean Council of Nations (ECCN), the 36th Episcopal District of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World (PAW). Among the artists with whom he has performed are Walter Hawkins, Tramaine Hawkins, Yolanda Adams, Donald Lawrence, Kurt Carr, Shirley Caesar, Vicki Winans, Donnie McClurkin, Queen Latifah, and Michael Bolton.
His vocals can be found on Earth Wind & Fire’s Philip Bailey’s solo project and most recent jazz recording Soul On Jazz. He is a studio session singer and a writer of songs. He’s also featured as a soloist and keyboard player on Ray Charles’ last recorded dvd 2004’s release of Christmas With Ray Charles and The Voices of Jubilation. Don sings and travels nationally and internationally with recording artists Provenance Music Group.
Don Corey presently works for Special Services and has taught music the Orange School District, Newark School District, and Newark Symphony Hall’s Summer Performing Arts Program as a vocal and piano teacher.