Our Instructors

Raised in upstate New York, Paul launched his career at Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation in the areas of strategic planning and IT. While in New York he worked at Cornell University and helped establish their first digital archiving conservation project before moving to an administrative position in the School of Engineering.   A Cape Cod resident since 1999, he has worked at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) in IT. Most recently, he held the position of Energy Coordinator for the Town of Falmouth where he still coordinates various energy-related projects.   He has taught classes at WHOI, Mashpee Senior...

Laura is the 2019 recipient of the Falmouth Chamber's Citizen of the Year honor. She is involved in the running of her family's business, Cape Cod Aggregates Corp and enjoys volunteering in many capacities. In 2017, while recovering from thyroid cancer, Laura attend the SMART (Stress Management and Resiliency Training) Program at the Benson-Henry Institute. The benefits of that 8 week program were life changing.  She earned her certification to teach the Part program in the Fall of 2019 and she's looking forward to sharing the benefits with as many people as possible!  

A lifelong financial and investment management professional, Matt joined Heritage Finanical Services in 2007. As senior wealth manager, Matt operates as the primary partner for clients, helping them translate their life goals into sophisticated custom financial plans, then recalibrate constantly as their circumstances and goals evolve. Matt also serves as the hub of communication and coordination between Heritage and clients’ accountants, attorneys and insurance agents. Matt and his wife, Shannon, have three young boys. Most of his time outside of work is spent with them, involved in their sports and activities. With the small amount of time left over, he...

Eda Stepper and her husband, moved to Cape Cod in 1999. That's when she rediscovered the game of Mah Jongg,  the game she had played so many years ago.   She has taught many groups privately. She has also taught through the former Sandwich Community School, and since 2007, the Falmouth Community School.

Kim Benton Kim Benton has a passion for using music and rhythm to create fun, easy-to-follow and effective choreographed fitness classes.  Kim’s background includes being a member of dance teams throughout her childhood and teen years, and coaching multiple dance teams.  Her instruction experience includes aerobics, water aerobics, Zumba Fitness, country line dancing, and pop line dancing.  Kim believes even those who say they have no coordination can find their rhythm, and she invites you to give a music-and-movement class a try as a part of your health, fitness, and happiness journey.”  Kim holds current certifications in Zumba and has taught fitness...