About Us
Each of us carries a piece of the mosaic. Alone, our pieces may feel scattered, but when we bring them together with intention, we create something beautiful: a community rooted in creativity, wellness, and belonging. At The Wise Mosaic, we believe every child and family deserves the chance to add their piece and see the bigger picture of hope and possibility.
Every Piece Matters
Our Story
The Wise Mosaic, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded by Ashley and Ceylon Wise, lifelong educators, musicians, and community leaders. For years, the Wises worked to promote equity, belonging, and wellness through the arts, building a reputation as educators, content creators, and organizers before officially becoming a nonprofit.
Through The Wise Channel on YouTube, their family-friendly educational videos celebrating diverse history makers, leadership skills, SEL strategies, and more have reached classrooms and homes worldwide, earning over 20,000 subscribers and millions of views. Their work has been recognized as part of the Grammy-nominated One Tribe Collective (Best Children’s Album).
Beyond digital content, the Wises have hosted community talks and concerts, organized forums with professional musicians and educators, and raised funds for accessible school playgrounds. They also co-founded The Parent Diversity Network, Inc., a nonprofit promoting inclusion and belonging for students and staff in their local school district.
Why It Matters
Nearly 1 in 5 children face a mental health challenge, yet few receive specialized care.* The Wise Mosaic bridges that gap by making emotional wellness approachable, creative, and accessible. Whether in classrooms, families, or community spaces, our work shows children that their feelings are valid, their voices matter, and they belong.
*American Psychological Association
Meet the Founders
Ashley Wise
Musician, Educator, & Co-Founder, The Wise Mosaic
Ashley is a dedicated educator and accomplished pianist with over 25 years of experience teaching piano and working in higher education. She serves in leadership roles statewide with the Ohio Music Teachers Association and nationally with MTNA, while also co-creating educational media for The Wise Channel. Ashley is passionate about empowering children, families, and communities through music, creativity, and inclusion.
Ceylon Wise
Creator, Musician, & Co-Founder The Wise Mosaic
Ceylon is a talented producer and content creator who has written, arranged, and produced music featured in Grammy-nominated projects. He is a sought-after collaborator for virtual event production and a dynamic speaker who has presented at schools and conferences nationally and internationally. Through his work with The Wise Channel and The Wise Mosaic, Ceylon uses the arts as a vehicle for belonging and positive change.
Meet the Advisory Team
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
Our Advisory Team brings together leaders in education, the arts, and mental health who guide and support The Wise Mosaic’s mission. Their wisdom, creativity, and lived experience help shape programs like the All The Feels SEL curriculum and the Wise Mosaic Arts Series, ensuring that everything we do is meaningful, inclusive, and impactful for children, families, and communities.
Poet, Speaker & Teaching Artist
Cynthia Amoah
Ghanaian-American poet and national speaker whose work explores identity and belonging, featured on TEDx and international stages.
Licensed Clinical Counselor & State Education Director
Carlos Bing
Brings 18+ years of experience in counseling, student services, and statewide educational leadership, with a passion for guiding individuals toward positive change.
Choreographer & Artistic Director of Hixon Dance
Sarah Hixon
Award-winning choreographer and educator known for cross-disciplinary collaborations and accessible, impactful performances.
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School Counselor & Educator
Lavonne King
Brings 18 years of counseling experience supporting students through classroom guidance, small group interventions, and restorative practices.
Elementary Educator & Reading Specialist
Michelle Manley
Brings 27 years of K–5 experience as a teacher and reading coach, dedicated to fostering creativity, curiosity, and growth in every learner.
Elementary Educator & Community Leader
Kaylee Pinson
Fifth grade teacher and recent Morgan State graduate, passionate about service, leadership, and empowering students through new experiences.
School Counselor & Educator
Andrew Rock
Brings 20 years of experience in education, including counseling and Spanish teaching, with a passion for student well-being.
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Artistic Director & Teaching Artist
Carmel Avegnon Sanders
Founding Artistic Director of Brave Young Voices and veteran youth arts advocate with 30+ years of experience in theater and education.
Visual Art Educator
Darcy Schrimpf
Columbus City Schools art teacher with 15 years of classroom experience, dedicated to fostering creativity and self-expression in young artists.
