Matthew David Lupal
Matt is a 36 year old actor who has been performing in theatre productions and independent films dating back to his days in high school. A graduate of McMaster University’s Theatre & Film Studies Program (1999), Matt has taught acting and drama at two different summer camps, as well as in classroom settings. He has experience as an actor, director, and writer throughout his artistic career. Matt has worked with children and adults with a variety of special needs for over 16 years. His love and enthusiasm for both children (a father himself to 2 amazing little girls and a third child on the way) and individuals with both physical and mental challenges are the driving forces in his life. Matt believes that sometimes making the smallest difference in someone’s life may turn out to be one of the biggest.
Crystal Lupal
Crystal is a dancer who has been trained for the last 8 years in various styles including, tap, jazz, hip-hop, ballet, pointe, lyrical, ballroom and zumba. She has taught in a studio as well as in school clubs and school classes. Crystal’s experience goes beyond the dance training as she is an Educational Assistant with the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board. Crystal Graduated the Child and Youth Worker program at Mohawk College in 2005 and immediately was hired on by the school board following graduation. Crystal was the director of the One-to-One program for Camp Marydale and Urban Hoops Basketball Camp in the summer of 2007. She has enjoyed spending time with children and adults with special needs and met her husband over their mutual interest in their working fields. After meeting her husband in a special needs classroom where they were both working they welcomed two daughters into their lives and are currently expecting a third child. Crystal is very excited to further enrich her life in being able to be a part of such a wonderful program.