Faculty 2021

J.R. Maldonado
Founder/HeadMaster
Graduate of RavenHill Academy & LaSalle College; additional studies & degrees in Hypnosis, Shamanism, Mediumship, Canine Behavior; lecturer of Animal Communication, Energy, Body Language, Aromatherapy, Intuition; Reiki Master; certified QiGong Instructor; instructor Rollins College; founder Centers for Animal Therapies, C.A.T.
Founder and HeadMaster of:
Gryphons' Claw The School of Practical Magic
Gryphons' Claw The League of the Extraordinarily Gifted
Founder/HeadMaster
Graduate of RavenHill Academy & LaSalle College; additional studies & degrees in Hypnosis, Shamanism, Mediumship, Canine Behavior; lecturer of Animal Communication, Energy, Body Language, Aromatherapy, Intuition; Reiki Master; certified QiGong Instructor; instructor Rollins College; founder Centers for Animal Therapies, C.A.T.
Founder and HeadMaster of:
Gryphons' Claw The School of Practical Magic
Gryphons' Claw The League of the Extraordinarily Gifted

Nanu Pagan
Co-Founder; Dept. Head of Charms AND Divination
Contemporary Medicine Woman of Taino descent, Nanu credits her Mother for setting her on a life of magic, teaching her to consider the world through many different perspectives. Moondancer, Carrier of the Obsidian Pipe, Behike (Taino Shaman) and full mesa carrier of the Munay-ki tradition, Nanu serves her community as a minister and Certified Life Coach, Teacher, Energy Healer and Spiritual Guide.
Co-Founder; Dept. Head of Charms AND Divination
Contemporary Medicine Woman of Taino descent, Nanu credits her Mother for setting her on a life of magic, teaching her to consider the world through many different perspectives. Moondancer, Carrier of the Obsidian Pipe, Behike (Taino Shaman) and full mesa carrier of the Munay-ki tradition, Nanu serves her community as a minister and Certified Life Coach, Teacher, Energy Healer and Spiritual Guide.

Mary Helen Schmidt
Department Head: Fantastic Beasts
Animal Communicator with a compassionate commitment in helping animals and people in their journeys of life.
Department Head: Fantastic Beasts
Animal Communicator with a compassionate commitment in helping animals and people in their journeys of life.

Heidi Bromm
Department Head: Practical Defense Against Dark Arts, Flying Lessons, Altered States
Metaphysical practitioner; Certified Hypnotherapist; Certified Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) Practitioner; Reiki Grand Master
Department Head: Practical Defense Against Dark Arts, Flying Lessons, Altered States
Metaphysical practitioner; Certified Hypnotherapist; Certified Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) Practitioner; Reiki Grand Master

Carolyn Wilson
Department Head Higher Allies & Apparitions
Warrior, Healer, Protector; over 30 years in the IT world, including 16+ as a corporate trainer, combined with personal interaction and experiences with allies in the Spirit world.
Department Head Higher Allies & Apparitions
Warrior, Healer, Protector; over 30 years in the IT world, including 16+ as a corporate trainer, combined with personal interaction and experiences with allies in the Spirit world.

Patty Wallenberg
Tarot Certification Studies; Sacred Spaces
Practicing witch over 25 years; candle spells, house clearings, and tarot are her specialty; frequent world traveler with a focus on sacred sites and their energy; owner OAK Sanctuary, a natural healing spa outside of Atlanta, GA.; graphic designer who works in the publishing.
Tarot Certification Studies; Sacred Spaces
Practicing witch over 25 years; candle spells, house clearings, and tarot are her specialty; frequent world traveler with a focus on sacred sites and their energy; owner OAK Sanctuary, a natural healing spa outside of Atlanta, GA.; graphic designer who works in the publishing.

Deb Krause
Department Head Herbology
Herbalist, teacher, medicine-maker; well-known for ‘Mega Balm’ healing salve and ‘Very Fresh Milky Oat Tops’ tincture. Studied with Emily Ruff, Rosemary Gladstar, Thomas Easley, Jim McDonald, Sevensong, Margi Flint, Phyllis Light and Guido Mase among many others. On faculty of The Florida School of Holistic Living in Orlando; also taught at Rollins College in Winter Park, FL; The Good Medicine Confluence in Colorado; The Florida Native Plant Society; Habitat for Humanity and The Orlando Permaculture Society.
Department Head Herbology
Herbalist, teacher, medicine-maker; well-known for ‘Mega Balm’ healing salve and ‘Very Fresh Milky Oat Tops’ tincture. Studied with Emily Ruff, Rosemary Gladstar, Thomas Easley, Jim McDonald, Sevensong, Margi Flint, Phyllis Light and Guido Mase among many others. On faculty of The Florida School of Holistic Living in Orlando; also taught at Rollins College in Winter Park, FL; The Good Medicine Confluence in Colorado; The Florida Native Plant Society; Habitat for Humanity and The Orlando Permaculture Society.

Tami Hull
Canine Behavioral Reprogramming
Canine behavioral trainer, E-collar trainer, teacher of human/ canine relationships, and body language & energy; animal communicator; Reiki II; member of the International Association of Canine Professionals; Owner Primal Instincts Dog Training. Finding the balance between training and true relationship between human and dog.
Canine Behavioral Reprogramming
Canine behavioral trainer, E-collar trainer, teacher of human/ canine relationships, and body language & energy; animal communicator; Reiki II; member of the International Association of Canine Professionals; Owner Primal Instincts Dog Training. Finding the balance between training and true relationship between human and dog.