West Hempstead, New York

Aqsa Ansari

Erica Passarella

Erica Passarella is a dedicated visual arts educator with over 20 years of experience inspiring creativity in students of all ages. With a background as both an art teacher and professional artist, she brings a unique blend of artistic expertise and teaching passion to every class.

Erica holds a deep belief that art is for everyone, and she loves guiding students as they explore new materials, develop their skills, and gain confidence in their own creative voice. Her teaching style combines encouragement, patience, and hands-on learning, helping each child discover joy in the artistic process.

When she isn’t in the classroom, Erica enjoys painting, designing, and running her custom baking business, where she combines her love of art and design into beautifully handcrafted edible creations. She is thrilled to be part of Children’s Art Classes in West Hempstead and looks forward to sharing her passion for the arts with her students.

Joey & Jaimie Cabarrubia

Joey and Jaimie are the proud owners of Children’s Art Classes (CAC) Studio in West Hempstead, NY.  They reside in the neighboring town of Garden City with their two daughters.

As parents of gifted artistic daughters, they were motivated to open CAC to contribute to their community and create a fun, creative space where kids can explore their artistic talents and express themselves in a myriad of ways.

Joey is a seasoned Finance professional in New York City. He holds an MBA in Finance and BS in Accounting from St. John’s University in NY. Jaimie is a stay-at-home parent and a creative hobby baker who makes customized specialty sweet treats for the community.