Public:Staff
From SCFwiki, the wiki for Salem Classical Fencing in Salem, Oregon
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Salem Classical Fencing is a tax-exempt non-profit corporation run by a combination of volunteers and paid staff. Our instructors receive a modest hourly wage, but they also volunteer many, many hours. Aside from the fencers themselves, our staff makes SCF a great place to fence and to learn.
Jill Summers
| Ms. Summers is in charge of the salle's operations and is the organization's chief executive. Ms. Summers learned to fence at Willamette University under Maestro James Ciaramitaro in 2002. She served as a teaching assistant for Maestro Ciaramitaro at WU, as well as for Mr. Heggen at SCF. She spent two years teaching fencing at the Parks and Recreation Center in Mendocino, California. She brings her passion for fencing to the salle's administration.
Ms. Summers graduated cum laude from Willamette University with a Bachelor of Arts in sociology in 2005. She spent 2006-2008 as a volunteer with AmeriCorps in Mendocino, California. She worked with two nonprofit agencies there, providing services to people living with cancer, and victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. She has been involved in all aspects of nonprofit organizations. Ms. Summers was hired as our first-ever executive director in November of 2008. Certifications
See also Ms. Summers' user page or email Ms. Summers. |
Michael Heggen
| (pronounced "Hehg'-enn")
Mr. Heggen began fencing in 1987 as a college freshman. He studied fencing under Maestro James Ciaramitaro, learning both how to fence and how to teach fencing. Mr. Heggen receives additional teaching instruction from Maestri Charles Selberg and John McDougall. In 1999, Mr. Heggen began teaching on his own at the Salem Family YMCA, where he remained until May 2004, when he founded Salem Classical Fencing. Certifications
Continuing education
Coaching achievements
Competitive achievements
See also Mr. Heggen's user page or email Mr. Heggen. |
Nanci Keatley
| Mrs. Keatley began fencing in 2005 after seeing how much her son enjoyed the sport. She quickly became a regular fixture at the salle. She uses her gift for working with younger children in our Musketeers program, as well as for individual instruction of students of all ages. Mrs. Keatley also serves as the program director for the Salem High School Fencing and the Salem Middle School Fencing leagues. She is our only left-handed instructor.
Mrs. Keatley is certified as a moniteur d'escrime fleuret (instructor at foil) by the U.S. Fencing Coaches Association and the Academie d'Armes Internationale. She is the only female USFCA-certified instructor in Oregon. She is preparing for moniteur certification in épée. Certifications
See also Mrs. Keatley's user page or email Mrs. Keatley. |
Joshua Keatley
Mr. Keatley began fencing in 2005 at one of SCF's camps. After his first day of camp, he wanted to quit, but his parents insisted he finish the week out. By the end of the week, he was hooked. He learned quickly, and was soon serving as a teaching assistant and found that he had a knack for it. He was hired in May 2008. Mr. Keatley is also a full-time student at Chemeketa Community College.
Certifications
Continuing education
Competitive achievements
and numerous other medals at the local and divisional level of the AFL. See also Mr. Keatley's user page or email Mr. Keatley. |
Jim Ciaramitaro
| (pronounced "Shar'-uh-mih-tar'-o")
Maestro Ciaramitaro (known simply as "Maestro" around the salle) has been fencing since he was in high school in the 1960s. He has been teaching fencing at Willamette University since 1987, when he founded Willamette's fencing program. Fortunately for us, Maestro frequently leaves campus to drop into our studio to fence, visit, and offer pointers to students. He works as a trainer for the State of Oregon and volunteers his time at SCF. In Michigan, Maestro studied under the late Maestro Istvan Danosi, among others. Certifications
See also Maestro Ciaramitaro's user page. |
Assistant teaching staff
Our staff is assisted by a number of teaching assistants and assistant instructors. All of them are certified by the American Red Cross in Adult and Child CPR/AED.
Teaching assistants
Teaching assistants (TAs) are fencers who are learning how to teach fencing. They are studying for their USFCA assistant moniteur certification. TAs can be found helping out in our introductory and basic-level classes. Our TAs wear one black sock and one white sock to distinguish them.
Ben Bond
Ben began fencing in 2000. He is studying for certification as an assistant moniteur of foil. When he is not in the salle, Ben plays lead guitar for the band HolliePollock. He is a 2007 graduate of West Salem High School.
Emma Brewer-Wallin
Emma began fencing in 2008 and can be found in the salle almost every day. Her certification as an assistant moniteur of foil is pending.. Emma is an eighth-grader at Blanchet Catholic School.
- 2009 Salem Middle School Fencing League foil champion
- Silver medal, 2010 USFA Pacific Northwest Junior Sectional Championships
- Member, U.S. Fencing Coaches Association
Isabel Ford
Isabel began fencing in 2007 and can be found in the salle pretty much every day. She is studying for certification as an assistant moniteur of épée. Isabel is a homeschooled sophomore.
- USFA A2009 rating in épée
- Finalist, Cadet women's épée, 2009 Summer Nationals
- 2010 USFA Pacific Northwest Junior épée champion
- Silver medal, foil, 2010 Salem High School Fencing League Championships
- Bronze medal, foil, 2008 AFL Nationals
Aidan Lance
Aidan began fencing in 2005 and spends many hours at the salle each week. His certification as an assistant moniteur of foil is pending. Aidan is a senior at North Salem High School.
- Member, U.S. Fencing Coaches Association
David Keatley
David began fencing in 2005 and is at SCF just about every day. He works very well with middle-school-age and younger kids. He is studying for certification as an assistant moniteur of sabre. David is a homeschooled junior.
- AFL rating of Advanced Intermediate in foil, epee and sabre
- USFA C2009 rating in épée
- Bronze medal, individual foil, 2010 Salem High School Fencing League Championships
- Silver medal, three-weapon combined, 2009 Aldo Nadi Invitational Tournament
- Silver medal, three-weapon combined, 2009 AFL Nationals
Rachel Sanford
Rachel began fencing in 2006. She is studying for certification as an assistant moniteur of foil. She is a 2009 graduate of Corban College, and particularly enjoys working with our Musketeers (8- to 11-year-olds)
Cameron West
Cameron began fencing in 2005. He is very patient, and works especially well with adults. He is studying for certification as an assistant moniteur of foil. Cameron is a senior at Sprague High School.
- Silver medal, foil, 2009 AFL Nationals
Assistant instructors
Assistant instructors (AIs) are fencers who are learning how to teach fencing at the professional level. They are studying for their USFCA moniteur certification. AIs can be found helping out in any of our classes and teaching beginner-level private lessons under the supervision of our professional staff. Our AIs are distinguished by two black socks.
- We do not currently have any assistant instructors.
