Denise Mimura studied music at the University of Washington with a focus on French horn and piano performance. She has over 28 years managing arts/youth programing and as a music educator at public and private schools and through her own private music school called Music Discovery. Denise's extensive experience helped lay the foundation for Arts In Motion in 2004. Creativity and life skill development through the arts is her passion.

Dever Dunnett earned her BFA from Colorado State University with a focus on graphic design, and her Masters in Teaching at City University. She has experience educating children from kindergarteners through high school. Dever's passion for painting-watercolor, acrylic, gauche and oils, with strong emphasis on great design and creativity helps students explore their own natural talents and avenues of self expression.