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Instructor Biographies
Holly is trained as a mental health counselor and art therapist. She holds a master’s degree in clinical counseling and art therapy and is credentialed with the art therapy board. She currently provides therapeutic services to children and families through Mountain Heart Wellness located in Amherst NH and collaborates with the Amherst NH Recreation department to provide various programs. She has been working as an art therapist and mental health counselor with children and families over the past 20 years. Holly values the use of the arts as a therapeutic tool to support children's emotional growth and development while promoting individual expression and social experiences through the fun of creativity!

Traci Cote is a trained school psychologist (MS/CAGS) who has worked in the NH public school system for over a decade and the founder of Mountain Heart Wellness & Educational Consulting. She is a yoga teacher, mindfulness educator, wellness coach, and certified MBST instructor. Traci is passionate about elevating young people’s emotional literacy through mindfulness-based exercises.

Both Holly and Traci have enjoyed partnering with Amherst Recreation in a variety of ways including the Girls Empowerment Summer Camp and the Afterschool Art Studio Class at Wilkins Elementary. They are so excited to collaborate again with Amherst Rec to provide these essential skills to the community, and help young people to succeed!