Our Teachers

Kelli Cummins-Branson (Owner & Teacher) holds her Masters in Interdisciplinary Arts and her BFA in Dance. Originally from New York, Kelli has taught at the Nightingale Bamford School, Arts Connection, The 92nd St Y, and Circle of Dance. She served as an Arts Integration consultant for Mary Palmer and Associates for Orange County Public Schools and most recently was an adjunct at the University of Central Florida. She has worked for many local arts organizations including Voci Dance, IBEX Puppetry, The Orlando REP and Mad Cow Theatre. She discovered MG when her oldest (now 15) was just 3 months old and became a certified Musikgarten Educator in 2014.

Lindsay Richards (Guest Teacher) is a pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) offering Happy Talk classes for babies and toddlers. She is the proud Mother of three and a former Musikgarten Mama who is passionate about helping families create meaningful, language-rich days without the added stress or pressure. As a fellow caregiver, she knows how heavy the daily load can feel, and it is her mission to support and empower families in ways that feel light, doable, and guilt-free.

Danielle Fingulin (Guest Teacher) Hi, I’m Danielle! I’m a former early elementary teacher turned stay-at-home mom of two, and the heart behind Sprout & Feather Co. Teaching was always about more than worksheets for me. I loved using hands-on activities and sensory play to spark curiosity and help kids learn in fun, meaningful ways. As a mom, sensory activities are a big part of our days. Other moms noticed how long their kids stayed engaged, and soon I was putting together kits to share. What began as a simple way to encourage play has grown into Sprout & Feather Co. Today, I design themed sensory kits and host sensory play events that bring families together. Through our kits and events, my goal is simple: to make learning feel like play. I want to give kids space to imagine and create while also giving parents a chance to connect and breathe.