Meet the Directors

Bryan Cook graduated from The College of New Jersey in 2021 with a Bachelors in Music Education. He has taught at the High School level and the Middle School level.  Mr. Cook joined our Hillsborough team in 2022 to teach 5th and 6th grade Band at Auten Road Intermediate School!  When not teaching, Bryan plays trumpet for churches and other community groups.  Other hobbies include playing video games, watching Disney+, and collecting comics! 

Jennifer Downs graduated from Montclair State University in 2019 with a bachelor's degree in music education. She began her career in Hamilton Township teaching beginner strings in grades three through five. In 2021, Miss Downs received her master's degree in curriculum and instruction from Western Governors University. When not teaching, Miss Downs can be found creating music, reading, spending time with her family and cats, and enjoying all things Disney!  

Jayden Fusco graduated from The College of New Jersey in 2023 with a Bachelor's in Music Education where he studied saxophone, an instrument he has loved since starting it in fifth grade. Prior to joining the Hillsborough team in 2025 to teach Band at Auten Road Intermediate School, Mr. Fusco has been a band director at Point Pleasant High School and Clara Parker Intermediate School. Mr. Fusco has also served as the New Jersey Manager for all-state ensembles through the New Jersey Music Educators Association and enjoys performing for numerous musicals throughout the state. Mr. Fusco also has marching band experience, working as both a visual tech for John P. Stevens High school and as the woodwind correspondent and visual director for Brick Memorial High School. His other hobbies include teaching marching band and woodwind ensembles,  playing video games, and loving all things Disney-related. 

Ms. Lansberry has been an integral part of the ARIS Instrumental Music Department since 2004. Ms. Lansberry has a B.M. in Music Education from The College of New Jersey and a M.Ed in Educational Leadership from Rider University. She began her teaching career as an Elementary General Music Specialist for Brick Township and has taught all levels grades K - 12 including Instrumental, Choral and General Music. Ms. Lansberry peforms profesionally with the Eastern Wind Symphony and has a private studio of high acheiving middle and high school students. She also enjoys editing music for dance and skating competitions and is an avid Disney fan! Ms. Lansberry lives in Robbinsville with her husband, her daughter and their 3 1/2 pound puppy.