Ryan Campbell
General Manager
A drummer since the fourth grade, Ryan has been playing in bands and writing his own music for over 20 years. His most recent project has been as a drummer with the jazz trio Scott Greenaway and The Rhythm Method. He also formed and was lead guitarist and singer/songwriter for the St. Augustine-based folk-rock group, Wingfield.
Ryan taught music privately off and on while managing the Service Department of a local Audio Visual integrator since 2013. With a degree in Business Administration from the University of North Florida and coursework in Commercial Music from Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, TN, he is uniquely qualified to manage the first School of Rock in Jacksonville, FL. Ryan has been married to his wife for over 15 years and enjoys spending time with her and their two boys.
Victoria Benkoski
Music Director, Vocal Teacher, Guitar Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher
Victoria (Vicki) Benkoski is an actor, vocalist, and teacher from Albany, NY. She attended Schenectady County Community College and earned her associate's degree in Music Performance before venturing on to SUNY Potsdam’s Crane School of Music and matriculating with her BA in Music Education.
Vicki's teaching career began in 2014 in southern Vermont, where she taught general music, band, and chorus to students in Pre-K to 8th grade. Along with teaching, Vicki directed several elementary school musicals and assisted with vocal development with the Drama program at her alma mater in Hoosick Falls.
Just before the COVID-19 pandemic, Vicki decided to leave teaching and pursue her passion for performance. She has since been involved in many tri-state area theaters, and her favorite credits include Medda, Newsies (ILST), Maria, Twelfth Night (Will Kempe's Players), and Wicked Stepmother, Cinderella (Capital Rep Theatre). She quickly became a member of the Actor's Equity Association, and prior to that was a founding member of Will Kempe's Players in Troy, NY, which is the only worker-owned Shakespeare cooperative in the United States specializing in original practices. Vicki relocated to Jacksonville, FL in the fall of 2021 and is excited to serve as Music Director for School of Rock Mandarin.
Autumn Franks
Little Wing Teacher
Autumn has always had a passion for all things music. From choir to musical theatre, she loves performing! She has been involved in theatre at FSCJ, performed at the Riverside Arts Market, and led worship at church. She also loves working with kids as a YMCA summer camp director and as a staff member in the Saint Johns County School District. She is so excited to be teaching Little Wing, where she can combine her love of music with her love for children!
Holly Ford
Little Wing Teacher
Holly grew up on the stage—singing, dancing, playing piano, and acting. She earned a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education while immersing herself in various musical roles on campus. Holly won a regional talent competition in Indiana, called Stars in the Park, in 2013. She now balances her time between teaching at School of Rock Mandarin, writing grant proposals, and performing in a jazz quartet.
Holly is a proud mother of two young kids, Luca and Adalyn, and is excited to see your little one(s) light up as they experience the joys of music!
Sarah Fullford
Vocal Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher
Sara is an actor and vocalist who graduated from the College of Charleston with a B.A. in Vocal Performance. She grew up in Jacksonville, FL performing in musicals, operas, bands, and choirs.
Sara has explored all ranges of musical genres and looks forward to sharing her knowledge with those who share a passion for music. She is excited to join the School of Rock in Mandarin, FL as a vocal teacher and band coach!
Ezra Welborn
Drum Teacher, Guitar Teacher
Ezra is a current student at UNF pursuing a degree in Music Performance with a concentration in music technology and production. He has been involved in the world of percussion since 2013 with experience ranging from intense drum corps shows to gigging with local bands on drum set.
Ezra's recent activity includes performing with the UNF percussion ensemble and tech ensemble, as well as playing drum set and percussion for theatrical productions.
Ash Adams
Drum Teacher
Ash received his percussion training from Augusta College before embarking on his 30-year teaching career in Charleston, South Carolina. Throughout this time, he taught private percussion lessons at various music schools in the Mt. Pleasant South Carolina vicinity. He has performed on the drum set with local bands in Charleston, St. Augustine, and Jacksonville, including fundraisers for Ducks Unlimited and the St. Augustine Lighthouse. Additionally, Ash orchestrated percussion camps catering to both typical and special needs children, and directed the Rock Band Camp at the Mt. Pleasant Recreation Department. Ash's teaching repertoire spans all music genres, as well as rudiments, and he enjoys teaching students at every level. Throughout his 30-year career as a percussionist, he has enjoyed a rich musical background, having been part of the Olde City Drum Corps and collaborating with diverse musical genres, notably featuring in the Nepalese band Agni's music video "Smriti," released in Nepal in 2018.
Gary Cellucci
Show Director, Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher
Gary grew up in Troy, NY. At a young age, discovering the rock band KISS led to a fascination with the guitar. He is an alumnus of The Berklee College of Music, The American Institute of Guitar as a private student of Alex Skolnick, and The National Guitar Workshop. Gary taught guitar classes at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, NY before relocating to Jacksonville, FL. He has performed extensively with various acts in New England, New York, the Mid-Atlantic states, and the South. As a member of BedRock, he continues his quest to perform and recreate some of the best Rock music ever made. Gary is proud and honored to be part of the School of Rock Mandarin team, and looks forward to sharing and experiencing the gift of music with the School of Rock community.
"Moses" Aung Min Naing
Guitar Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher
Aung Min Naing ("Moses"), a native of Myanmar, began his musical journey at a young age. At the age of 7, he started taking piano lessons and playing at church. He soon discovered a new passion as other members of his band mentored him and encouraged him to learn guitar.
Throughout his musical career, Moses has recorded many guitar, bass, and keyboard parts for his band, The Myth Masters. Before moving to the United States, he worked as a music teacher at Wichai Wittaya International School in Thailand. Moses is a big fan of Dream Theater!
Liam Flaherty
Vocal Teacher, Guitar Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher
Liam believes anyone can sing, as long as they have the drive to do it. From opera to country, pop to rock, blues to smooth jazz, Liam enjoys helping each student find their unique voice in any genre.
Liam has over six years of private and group teaching experience with kids as young as 4, and over 10 years of training (beginning as a student at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts). Liam's energy, expertise, and passion are a huge asset to School of Rock Mandarin.
Jeff Rogers
Bass Guitar Teacher
Jeff Rogers is an accomplished musician and instructor with over 36 years of experience in the local rock music scene. Jeff started with classical piano training at age 8 then switched to bass guitar at 15 and booked his first professional gig less than a year later. An extremely versatile artist, Jeff is highly skilled as a bassist, keyboardist, sound engineer, lighting designer, and DMX programmer. He has played in several popular cover bands as well as touring acts like Bliss and Funk University throughout his rich musical career.
With a passion for nurturing new talent, Jeff focuses on teaching students not just instrumental skills but the art of commanding the stage through School of Rock's performance-based education approach. Eager to give back to the community that nurtured him, Jeff aims to share the invaluable tips and tricks he has learned throughout his decades of experience with a new generation of aspiring musicians. His depth of expertise, coupled with an unwavering commitment to music education, makes him a guiding force for young artists.