Staff & Faculty

As a mother of two, Lori Oliver saw the need to act on her dream to create one place where children could grow their confidence and receive exceptional, classical training in the performing arts.

Lori’s vision and enthusiasm for learning is evident in all aspects of this not-for-profit organization from music and dance lessons to bright lights of the musical theater stage.

With a talented team around her, Lori focuses much of her time as director of NPAC’s musical theater program. Recent directing credits include Thoroughly Modern Millie, Chicago, Seussical Jr, Newsies, Matilda and Frozen Jr.

Growing up in Dayton, Ohio, Lori attended a school that specialized in the performing arts. She was in her first show, “The King and I,” at age five and continued with lead and ensemble roles through high school. Lori earned a bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences and psychology from North Central University in Minneapolis. She went on to pursue a master’s degree in educational psychology at Bradley University.

Lori Oliver has added her keen eye for direction to some of southwest Florida’s largest community events. For seven years, Lori directed a local version of “Dancing with the Stars” benefiting Literacy Volunteers of Collier County. She directed entertainment at the 2012 grand opening gala for the Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples, the 2013 American Girl Fashion Show, and the 2015 Patriot Pops performance at Artis—Naples among other big name events.

In the summer of 2015, Lori launched “I’m a Star” — the first-of-its-kind program which gives special needs children the opportunity to train in musical theater and feel the joy of performing on stage.

She credits her love for the performing arts from years of watching her mom direct a 100 voice choir at her dad’s church.

Lori is married to former NBC2 News Anchor Chad Oliver. The two met while partnering and winning “Best Dance” during the 2011 “Dancing with the Stars” for Literacy. The couples lives in Bonita Springs with two children, Allie and Luke, who both take part in NPAC’s Main Stage Productions.

Kristina Adamski comes to NPAC with a background in elementary education, a veteran studio owner, dance teacher, choreographer and competition judge. Kristina loves to work with students of all ages and ability levels. She specializes in Tap, Acro, Ballet and Jazz technique. She is the creator of the Prima Dance Curriculum for students and children’s book, “Today in Ballet”. Kristina is excited to be part of the NPAC family and looks forward to building “Pulse Dance”, a dance program for students ages 2 and up.

Kelsey Byalikov is originally from Kalamazoo, MI where she started dancing in her teenage years after being a competitive gymnast. As an award winning competitive dancer, she went on to attended The Ailey School in New York City where she studied ballet, pointe, jazz, horton, graham, theater dance, improv, partnering, west african and multiple other styles. This training lead her to a beautiful career of 12 years as a professional dancer!

Owing to Kelsey’s extensive training and talent, she has most recently performed with the National Tour of Hamilton, where she had the privilege of performing along side Lin Manuel Miranda in Puerto Rico! She was also seen in episodes of Saturday Night Live, The National Tour of Dirty Dancing, worked for companies such as Disney and Holland America Cruise Line, and performed in multiple shows throughout Las Vegas.

Kelsey is excited to share her knowledge and passion with the next groups of rising stars!

Dr. Steven Zvengrowski started his music interests at the school where the movie “Fame” was based upon, the High School of Music and Art, NYC. He received a B.S. in music education from the Crane School of Music, SUNY Potsdam, NY; MM in music theory from Indiana University, Bloomington, IN; and Ph.D. in music education/music theory from Northwestern University, Evanston, IL. He is a senior professor and former associate dean and chair of the music department and director of the Hartwick College Summer Music Festival and Institute at Hartwick College, Oneonta, NY. He is also an instructor of music at Blue Ridge Community College (Continuing Education Department and formerly Director of Education at the Brevard Music Center Summer Music Festival and Institute), Brevard, NC. He has taught all levels of music from elementary school to college that includes directing choruses and teaching classes in music education, guitar, piano, music theory, and music history. Steven enjoys teaching at NPAC and working with students of all ages from beginners to advanced.

Angelina Sozio is a hardworking and passionate vocalist with strong organizational skills, eager to entertain and educate others. Professionally trained singer from Orlando, Florida with internship experience in the education field and teacher certification in the state of Florida.