Michelle Postles, MS, OTR/L
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Certified Infant Massage Instructor
Certified Children's Yoga Instructor
Handwriting Instructor
Dance Instructor

Michelle is the owner and founder of Firefly Studio. She has been practicing pediatric occupational therapy since 2000, working with families of children with special needs. During her 10 years in private practice, she has provided occupational therapy services in both private and community-based settings.

In 2007, Michelle was inspired to open a creative space where parents and children of all ages could come to enjoy developmentally-rich classes taught by licensed pediatric professionals, educators, artists and muscians. A true community space that can be shared by all.

Michelle received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Shorter College, Rome, GA in 1996 and her Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy from Brenau University, Gainesville, Georgia in 2000. She enjoys dancing, creating art, and cooking in her spare time.

Adesi Canaglia Brown
Musikgarten Instructor

Adesi, originally from Italy, moved to Atlanta in 1993. She has a BS in Elementary School Teaching and AAS in Interpreting for the Deaf.  Adesi has been working with children, both typical and with special needs, for 15 years.  Adesi is certified to teach the MUSIKGARTEN program (Newborn-5 years) and Family Music Curricula.  Her most valuable tool in teaching is American Sign Language.  In addition, Adesi enjoys art and creates interactive children murals in her spare time.

Erica DeBlasio
Creative Movement Instructor
Dance Instructor

Dancing from a young age, Erica was classically trained in ballet, tap, jazz and modern dance. Her true passion lies in teaching and performing classic Swing dance and vintage Jazz movement. Her love for the rich history of swing led her to expand her knowledge, traveling throughout the US and Europe to study under world renowned instructors.

As owner and director of High Altitude Swing in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Erica worked with several public and private schools to develop swing dance programs for middle and high school students. In 2000, she acted as lead teacher and choreographer, offering regular classes, forming youth dance troupes and organizing social and community youth dance events.

Since relocating to Atlanta in 2004, Erica performs and teaches regulary and s an active member of the Atlanta Jazz Dance Preservation Society.

Jenny Shannin,M.S., CCC/SLP
Speech Language Pathologist
Play To Learn Instructor

Jenny is a licensed speech-language pathologist who has her masters degree in the field. She has over 10 years of experience promoting positive and successful interactions between young children and their caregivers. She has worked for a local leading children's hospital for over 6 years in a leadership role. Jenny recently started Play to Learn to help caregivers and children get the most from the toddler years by focusing on child play development, basic sign language for toddlers, and the social interaction of children. Jenny is passionate that a child's playtime activity is key for learning!