Board Member & Stacey’s Mother

Being Stacey's mom, naturally I was always her biggest supporter and number one fan. From a very early age Stacey wanted to dance and soon demonstrated a promising talent for it. Not having had the opportunity to take dance as a child myself, I was especially determined to provide Stacey the opportunity to pursue her dreams of becoming a ballerina…

Board Member & Former Owner and Director of the Academy of Ballet & Jazz, Tuscaloosa, Alabama

I had the pleasure of being a mentor to Stacey Norris Kessler with the unique opportunity to be her ballet teacher from the young age of three through her teens. Stacey exhibited much talent and dedication to dance…

Board Member & Stacey’s Husband

My wife, Stacey Norris Kessler, was the most amazing human being I’ve ever met.  Many people search their entire lives to find their soulmate. I  was blessed to have “danced” with my soumate for 24 years before she beat cancer and made her journey to Heaven in 2018…

Board Chair & Family Friend

The Lord first brought Stacey into my life when I was going through some difficult times and since then, we were the closest of friends. She even introduced me to my husband Brian…

Board Chair & Family Friend

Stacey and I met through her husband, Mark, my childhood friend. Welcoming Stacey into our fold of “family friends” was easy. Her grace and kindness exuded in all her relationships. She was present and her presence was a present. She always brought joy and a giving spirit to her interactions, whether it was during a family dinner with our young children climbing in the backyard…