Teachers
Susan McLucas
We occasionally share our experiences as teachers in the Bicycle Riding School Diary.
For almost 40 years, Susan McLucas has been teaching adults and children to ride bicycles. Since then, thousands of people have become riders and enjoyed this new way of life. Susan has shared her teaching method with other teachers and together they share the teaching.
When she's not teaching bike-riding, Susan ("the Bicycle Whisperer") McLucas works for women's right to their whole bodies, with Sini Sanuman (Healthy Tomorrow) in Bamako, Mali (StopExcision.net). (By the way, she could really use a few new donors to step up, so that she can build up a retirement cushion.)
She also works for peace, participating since 1997 in a weekly vigil against US wars (see this Boston Herald article) and raising awareness about Guantanamo and ending economic sanctions (TV coverage). She is very concerned and organizes protests about political prisoners like Julian Assange, WikiLeaks founder (video1). Before that, she worked for Private Manning (video2, video3). She also likes to care for "public fruit," such as the raspberries in front of her house and the grape vines in Kenney Park, Davis Sq. She sings and plays guitar and can say hello in 50 languages.
You can reach Susan at (617) 776-6524 or (617) 501-9125 (cell) and [email protected].
Want to book a lesson directly with Susan? Visit Susan's scheduling page.
For almost 40 years, Susan McLucas has been teaching adults and children to ride bicycles. Since then, thousands of people have become riders and enjoyed this new way of life. Susan has shared her teaching method with other teachers and together they share the teaching.
When she's not teaching bike-riding, Susan ("the Bicycle Whisperer") McLucas works for women's right to their whole bodies, with Sini Sanuman (Healthy Tomorrow) in Bamako, Mali (StopExcision.net). (By the way, she could really use a few new donors to step up, so that she can build up a retirement cushion.)
She also works for peace, participating since 1997 in a weekly vigil against US wars (see this Boston Herald article) and raising awareness about Guantanamo and ending economic sanctions (TV coverage). She is very concerned and organizes protests about political prisoners like Julian Assange, WikiLeaks founder (video1). Before that, she worked for Private Manning (video2, video3). She also likes to care for "public fruit," such as the raspberries in front of her house and the grape vines in Kenney Park, Davis Sq. She sings and plays guitar and can say hello in 50 languages.
You can reach Susan at (617) 776-6524 or (617) 501-9125 (cell) and [email protected].
Want to book a lesson directly with Susan? Visit Susan's scheduling page.
Sebastian Banker
Sebastian Banker is a bike commuter and advocate who lives in West Medford. He spent six years doing bike delivery for the landmark Somerville restaurant Redbones, and has also worked as a whitewater guide, editor, dockhand, barista and transcriptionist. He loves sharing the delights of bike riding with others.
You can reach Sebastian at [email protected] or 781-475-2534.
You can reach Sebastian at [email protected] or 781-475-2534.
Ellery Klein
Ellery Klein has been a fiddle teacher and performer for almost 25 years. She maintains private teaching studios in Medford and Belmont, and directs and/or teaches at music camps each summer. She fell in love with riding bicycles after graduating from the University of Vermont in 1996. She has two teens that as babies, first rode on seats on the back of their parents' bikes, and now cycle themselves many places they need to go. She is often found riding her e-cargo bike, "The Beast," all over the greater Boston area.
Ellery is also chair of WalkMedford, a citizens' group that advocates for safer, more people-centered streets; and to get more people outside walking and cycling. She's been a "walk to school" and "bike train" leader for Medford's Safe Routes to School for 11 years. When Ellery saw a post seeking more teachers for the Bicycle School, she thought it was a perfect opportunity to combine her years of teaching experience (and a lighter summer schedule) with her passion for sharing the joy and freedom of cycling for people of all ages.
Ellery can be reached at [email protected] or 617-418-9490.
Ellery is also chair of WalkMedford, a citizens' group that advocates for safer, more people-centered streets; and to get more people outside walking and cycling. She's been a "walk to school" and "bike train" leader for Medford's Safe Routes to School for 11 years. When Ellery saw a post seeking more teachers for the Bicycle School, she thought it was a perfect opportunity to combine her years of teaching experience (and a lighter summer schedule) with her passion for sharing the joy and freedom of cycling for people of all ages.
Ellery can be reached at [email protected] or 617-418-9490.
Paul Pelan
Paul Pelan is originally from Belfast, Ireland and has lived in Massachusetts for the best part of twenty years. He is an avid recreational cyclist and understands and appreciates the joy of cycling and the enormous well-being and health benefits it brings, while helping lessen our global footprint. Teaching someone, at whatever age, to ride a bike provides a wonderful feeling and a real sense of accomplishment for the rider.
Paul is a League Certified Instructor with the League of American Bicycles. He teaches people all aspects of safe cycling on and off-road and can work individually or with 2 people.
When he’s not riding his bike, or teaching at the Bicycle Riding School, he may be found teaching Humanities at College, walking his Border Collie, Abe, listening to jazz, or watching his beloved soccer team, Manchester United.
Paul can be reached at [email protected] or (617) 893-3889.
Paul is a League Certified Instructor with the League of American Bicycles. He teaches people all aspects of safe cycling on and off-road and can work individually or with 2 people.
When he’s not riding his bike, or teaching at the Bicycle Riding School, he may be found teaching Humanities at College, walking his Border Collie, Abe, listening to jazz, or watching his beloved soccer team, Manchester United.
Paul can be reached at [email protected] or (617) 893-3889.
Katie Parker
Katie Parker is an avid bike rider, and is happy to be spreading the joy of bike riding through the Bicycle Riding School!
When not riding bikes, Katie enjoys working to promote STEM education for young scientists. Most recently, she has worked on writing biographies of scientists and entrepreneurs for The Biomimicry Institute. This project aims to inspire young people to pursue careers in STEM, even if they feel that STEM is not meant for them.
In addition to bike riding, Katie is also a long-term soccer player and fan. She is in the early stages of developing a podcast that covers topics in women's soccer and growing the game for future generations of girls and women.
You can reach Katie at (925) 989-0221 or [email protected] .
When not riding bikes, Katie enjoys working to promote STEM education for young scientists. Most recently, she has worked on writing biographies of scientists and entrepreneurs for The Biomimicry Institute. This project aims to inspire young people to pursue careers in STEM, even if they feel that STEM is not meant for them.
In addition to bike riding, Katie is also a long-term soccer player and fan. She is in the early stages of developing a podcast that covers topics in women's soccer and growing the game for future generations of girls and women.
You can reach Katie at (925) 989-0221 or [email protected] .
Aaron Charlwood
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Aaron Charlwood has taught all kinds of cycling skills, including bicycle safety, handling skills, and safe and effective cycling with traffic, to people of all ages. He is a League Certified Instructor with the League of American Bicyclists. Bicycling has been his primary mode of transportation in metro Boston for over 25 years! He is thrilled to share what he's learned through practical experience and professional teacher training. Aaron is also the bike shop lead at Artisan's Asylum in Allston; he has extensive experience maintaining older bicycles as well as building wacky bikes.
Aaron's full resume, skills list, and portfolio can be found on his personal website. Aaron Charlwood can be reached at (617) 823-7128 and [email protected]. |
Aaron Shakow
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Aaron Shakow joined the Bicycle Riding School as a teacher after watching his 8-year-old son Leo learn to ride with Susan. Aaron is an enthusiastic bicyclist from Seattle who loves wet weather. He speaks many languages and works as a medical researcher and historian when he is not riding or teaching.
Aaron Shakow can be reached at (857) 891-8636 and [email protected]. |