Instructors
Mr. Gil LeDuc
Gil is a witer-publisher member of ASCAP and also teaches violin, guitar, bass, mandolin, ukelele, and piano at Valley Music Center in Long Valley since 2008. He also was the founder and coordinator of the Morris County Chapter of Songwriters (NashvilleSongwritersAssociationInternational) for 8 years, and is currently the Music Director at the Ironia Free Methodist Church in Randoph where he also directs and is involved with the Coffehouse performances. Gil was chosen amoung 1200 entries for the show "Jingles," which was recorded in Burbank and was a pilot program for CBS under the Mark Burnett productions. Gil also worked with and taught Robbie Mizzone (Fiddle) of the Sleepy Man Band which became nationally famous after perfoming on the David Letterman show. Other students include Katie Ruvane who continued her studies at Belmont Music College in Nashville. Gil is currently working with upcoming singer songwriter, Victoria Land. Gil has also produced the Bobby Hollar Albums (Debt Crisis and Reignition) and is currently playing guitar in the local Brass Roots Band based out of Hackettstown. For more info visit: www.willisgillismusic.com
Mrs. Krista Paolucci
Krista is hands-on and leads with a strong focus on responsibility, character, and real-world skills. Krista’s goal is to help students grow into capable, grounded young people that love Jesus.
She’s the founder of Hive to Harvest, a local food ministry that helps individuals and families move toward self-sufficiency through education, outreach, and community support. From gardening and homesteading to workshops and pantry support, Krista’s work is all about equipping others to thrive—not just survive.
Outside of teaching and food ministry, she serves on the board of Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm and is a Penn State Extension Master Watershed Steward, where she’s involved in leading land and water conservation youth projects in the region.
Krista is passionate about faith, family, hard work, and helping others build the kind of life that reflects those values. At Knowlton Fine Arts Academy, she’s proud to walk alongside families who want more than just academics—they want truth, purpose, and strong roots.