The Staff:

Craig Sparks, Director of Music Ministry

Craig Leland Sparks is a composer, vocalist, pianist and conductor. In addition to directing the music program at Hunting Ridge, he is the artistic director for the Bowie Senior Chorale and runs his own jazz combo, The Craig Sparks Swingtet. Mr. Sparks holds a B.M. from Towson University and an M.A. from the University of Pittsburgh, both in composition/theory. During his time in Pittsburgh, he received a certificate in Ethnomusicology, focusing on African music. He brings his love and knowledge of jazz, classical and world music to the music program at Hunting Ridge.

Makenzie Lawson, Office Manager

Makenzie is a lifelong resident of the community and a member of St. Bernardine’s Catholic Church.  She attended the University of Maryland Eastern Shore and majored in secondary education.  When she is not busy here at HRPC, Makenzie is an active board member of Western High School’s Booster Club.  In her free time, Makenzie  loves being surrounded by family and playing with new recipes in the kitchen!