Welcome to the Kardon-Northeast Branch
Our Kardon-Northeast (KNE) branch serves a diverse community within Northeast Philadelphia and is the main hub of Settlement Music School’s arts therapy program. Partnering with many off-site local institutions and facilities, the Branch strives to meet the various needs of our students with programs such as early childhood music classes to a variety of senior offerings. Take a look at KNE’s hallways on any given Saturday and you will see, hear, and experience a robust, active and family-friendly environment, from ballet rehearsal to Children’s Music Workshop programs and private lessons. There is a place for everyone at our Kardon-Northeast Branch!
Meet the
Branch Staff
At the heart of our programming is our highly credentialed and dedicated staff and faculty. They bring years of professional experience to Settlement and strive to provide each student with exceptional training and support.

Matthew Clayton
Branch Director

Denise Pride
Branch Coordinator

Teresa Thompson
Zausmer Program Manager of the Kardon Center for Arts Therapy Art Therapy Creative Arts Therapy
Colleen Decker
Receptionist
Christen Giancaterino
Receptionist
Charlene Giordano
Receptionist
Timothy Coates
Facilities
Joseph Giordano
Facilities

Settlement launches ‘Artful Community’ for adults affected by paralysis
Settlement’s Kardon Center for Arts Therapy is bringing together individuals affected by paralysis as a result of a brain or spinal cord injury for in-person and virtual art therapy sessions.

Settlement Launches New Four-Week Kids Movement Program
Settlement Music School is now offering Creative Release, a four-week children’s online movement class, facilitated by trained dance/movement therapist, Daniella Brown.