Summer Arts Camp Faculty
The Summer Arts Camp was a collaboration between Father
Benjamin Speare-Hardy, II and Ms. Paula Ramey and first
opened in 2004 as the "Journey Toward Peace Camp" with
thirty children. Paula has been in artistic education for
several years with the Dayton Public School System and is
also a highly accredited artist in her field. Fr. Ben serves as
the head priest at St. Margaret's Church and is an strong
supporter of educating youths in self-confidence through an
artistic expression.

ABOUT THE FACULTY
The artists, facilitators, administration and volunteers come
from various cultural backgrounds, thereby adding a
multi-cultural flavor to the camp.  We are able to reach out to
the entire Miami Valley community, as well as out-of state
children. The camp currently is serving over 100 children!  
We look forward to extending the camp in the future to
accommodate a full summer artistic experience.
Ms. Prewitt is a graduate of St. Leo University. She has over 30 years of
experience working with children. She is a former Elementary School
Teacher who has taught in the United States and overseas while living
in Rabat Morocco where she taught at the Rabat American School. She
served several years as a past Sunday School Instructor and Youth
Leader. Ms. Prewitt is a youth mentor who mentors youth through
different community agencies and organizations such as the YWCA,
National Council of Negro Women Youth Division and St. Margaret’s
Episcopal Church. Her hobbies include spending quality time with family
and friends, mentoring youth, reading, writing poetry and short stories,
journaling, bowling, skating, Pilates, foreign travel and music. She is
President of Prewitt Consulting, LLC and consults in the areas of
Etiquette and Business Protocol, Civility Training, and Coaching.
Carol Prewitt
Director
Lauren Gruber
Clay
Lauren Gruber is an art educator from Centerville, Ohio.  She teaches art
classes at local preschools while pursuing her Master of Art Education
degree at Wright State University.  Lauren graduated from Sinclair
Community College with her Associate of Fine Art degree in Ceramics in
2007 and from Wright State University with her Bachelor of Fine Art in
Photography.  She has had many internship opportunities including
student teaching at Horace Mann Elementary and leading a STEAM3
interdisciplinary unit at Stivers School for the Arts in Dayton Public.  
Lauren is a ceramic artist combining wheel thrown and hand built
techniques, she is represented by Gallery 510 in the Oregon District.  
This is her 2nd year with the Summer Arts Camp.
William Pettiford
Drawing
William L. Pettiford III is an art director and designer in the field of Computer
Graphics and Media. He relocated to Dayton, Ohio from Los Angeles, California
in early childhood and is a product of the Dayton Public School System. After
high school he attended the Columbus College of Art and Design in Columbus,
Ohio, Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio and received a Bachelors
of Arts degree from Grace International College in Indianapolis, Indiana. He
earned a Master of Arts and a Ph.D. in Arts [Visual Communication] from the
International Apostolic University in Indianapolis, Indiana and completed
additional postgraduate study in Theology, Fine Art and Literature. Today he
continues to impress the public and corporate clientel alike with a wide range
of creative expertise and currently operates his studio, Pettiford Designs, in
Dayton, Ohio. His personal motto: “Good enough isn’t.”
Marvin Smith
Air-Brushing
Marvin Smith’s artistic abilities were realized at an early age learning skills from
his father. He attended the School of the Dayton Art Institute, under scholarship,
before entering high school.  He works in many art mediums such as, oils, acrylic,
charcoal, colored pencils, clay, airbrush paints, and pastels.  He enjoys also
working with pen and ink drawings and calligraphy.  His works of art have been
displayed at Sinclair Community College and Riverbend Art Center, receiving
numerous awards.  While employed at the Dayton Art Institute for several years,
he was able to observe and study the variety of art on display.  Marvin has
worked as a commercial artist producing graphic designs prints, vinyl lettering
signs, and digital logos for many local businesses and residences. He has
conducted airbrushing classes at Riverbend Art Center, Residence and Praise,
Ellis Senior Citizens Center and the Summer Arts Camp. He enjoys visiting
museums and art galleries whenever traveling.  His favorite museums are the
Guggenheim in New York City and the St. Louis Art Museum.
Marvin Smith
Air-Brushing
Marvin Smith
Air-Brushing
Tina Toles
Writing
Mrs. Toles is employed by the Northmont City Schools. She is the
Founder/President of the Dayton Christian Writers’ Guild Inc. She is also the co-
owner of Toles Publishing House. Mrs. Toles seeks to aide all writers who have a
desire to “Write For God’s Glory”. She truly believes there’s at least one book in
all of us.  She has received numerous awards and letters of recognition for
services to her community. Just to name a few, she has received the Miami
Valley Living Legend Award from the Montgom¬ery Country Public Library and
Home Grown Hero for outstanding achievements in the commu¬nity. She has
also received recognition from the African American Chamber Of Commerce. She
is also an active member of the Poetry Society Of America and the Authors Guild
Inc. Mrs. Toles is a member of Dayton United Authors.  She is a gifted
motivational speaker. She shares her talents and abilities with her students and
area youth groups. She is a member of the Shiloh Baptist Church. She sings with
Doug Toles & Witnesses For Christ Chorale, Shiloh’s Choir and Corinthian Baptist
Church Choir. She is also a member of the Dayton Chapter, of the Gospel Music
Workshop Of America, the late James Cleveland, Founder. She is also a member
of the Dayton Authors United.  Mrs. Toles has written three books of poetry,
“Reflections of The Heart & Soul”, “Anthology Of Ohio Poets” and “Whispers
From Above.” “Perfect Peace” is a self-help book for Christians and was
released March 13, 2010. Mrs. Toles has two new books to be released soon a
“Perfect Peace Prayer Journal” and a fiction book titled “Finding Hope”
Mrs. Toles is a graduate of Urbana University and is currently working on her
Master’s degree.