AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMMING NEWS
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See what we've been doing this
week -- after-school, and meet some of the special people that make our
programs work! |
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Cedar Community Learning Center
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This
week we were able to have all site directors from
the WASC, Inc. come and join us for a day. The
purpose of this experience was for each director to
get a feel for the other programs and share ideas,
resources, and discuss common issues all site
directors experience an d brainstorm solutions. It
was an honor to have Julie Bibler, Director of West
After School Center; Michele Ritchlin, Director of
Tallmadge Community Learning Center; and Nan
Row, Director of East Community Learning Center
visit the Cedar CLC.
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East Community Learning Center
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Lucas Hedges and
Triston Mathias are pictured here holding correspondence from
their pen pals in Guadalajara, Mexico. Lancaster native and
daughter of site director Nan Rowe, Serena Rowe Griffin, lives
and teaches English and oboe in Guadalajara. It was a natural
fit that the students from the schools would become pen pals.
The students from Guadalajara are enrolled in English classes in
an after school program. Six of the ECLC students have become
pen pals-look for their pictures in weeks to come!
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Tallmadge Community Learning Center
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Last week at TCLC , our
friend, Laurie Anderson, consultant from New Horizons Youth and Family
Center, helped us do a craft with turkeys and reflect on things and
people for which we are thankful (our volunteers were among the top of
many lists). We also had a chance to relax a little with the Dr. Seuss
movie, Horton Hears a Who. HEROES were not forgotten, we
recognized Abigail and Jermaine for their excellent attitudes, effort
and respectfulness they exhibited during the week.
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West After School Center
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Healthy Living for
Kids, a television show produced by the West After School Center, filmed
two segments this week at the Center. Ashley Draper, an art teacher for
WASC, and two students demonstrated how to make large three dimensional
snowflakes that can be easily made at home. If you are looking for a fun
family activity, give making them a try! Directions will be posted soon
on the West After School Center website.
We also filmed two "Kids You Should Know," Gerald Stratton and Brandon
Mayhorn, fifth graders who started a campus clean-up program at West
Elementary School. These young men are helping to keep our neighborhood
green! |
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What a
nice surprise for Mrs. Curtice's first graders, when Lancaster Police
Officer Michelle stopped in at WASC! The students were enjoying
their after school snack and were eager to talk. They had a
question-and-answer time with Officer Michelle, who spoke about staying
safe and explained all of her equipment on her service belt. Officer
Michelle also shared that she has five children of her own! Thank you,
Officer Michelle, for taking the time to visit with us and helping to
ensure that our neighborhood is safe. |
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Children's Author Margaret Wolford (Newark,
Ohio) will be visiting our centers in November and December
No Sugar Coating
by Margaret Wolford
"Alana thinks keeping a journal is just one more boring assignment until
she realizes her life is anything but dull! Who really is Janamarie? Why
does Kimmie act so strangely outside of school? Is making mashed
potatoes that big of deal? Join Alana in No Sugar Coating as she solves
a mystery or two, learns a lesson about friendship, and endures her
mother's terrible cooking. A journal that at first seemed like a dumb
idea becomes a place to record the mysterious, wonderful, and sometimes
painful happenings in ten-year-old Alana Davis' life. No Sugar Coating
may be her first journal, but it won't be her last."
Hear Ms. Wolford at the WASC on December 4, the Cedar CLC on December 11, and the
Tallmadge CLC (TBD) in January, 2010. |
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Look for our
after-school program site directors as they play "musical chairs"
in the next couple weeks visiting each other's programs. The purpose of
these planned, rotating visits is to share ideas and best practices and
allow time for on-site observation and consultation. We know all
our programs will be better as a result - and we always welcome
visitors! |
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15th
ANNUAL GIFT OF TIME
Sponsored by the Fairfield Association for the Education of Young
Children
There is no gift more special than time spent with your loved ones!
Bring your child and join in some holiday fun including
CRAFTS,
TREATS,
and
PHOTOS with SANTA!
Saturday, December 5, 2009
10:00am-1:00pm
Lancaster High School
1312 Granville Pike
Cost: FREE!
WHY?…Family FUN!
ALL
CHILDREN
MUST
BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT
Questions? Please call April Romine @ 740-205-8048 |
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Christmas Assistance
Five local agencies take
referrals for assistance for families during the Christmas holidays. Families must reside in Fairfield County and meet
eligibility guidelines. Households may not receive duplication of
services. If you need assistance or know families that do, share or use
the contact information found to the right to get help.
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Salvation Army - 228 Hubert Ave
Christmas Assistance
740-687-1921
Maywood Mission - 1029 S. Broad Street
Christmas Assistance
740-653-4458
St.
Vincent DePaul - 424 Locust Street
740-653-6037
Christmas Assistance
Community Action - 1743 E. Main Street
740-653-4146
Thanksgiving & Christmas Assistance
Information and Referral
Thanksgiving & Christmas Assistance
740-687-0500
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Gently Used Toy Sale
Everything is less than $5.00
Lancaster Band Stand
December 12, 2009, downtown during Christmas Fest
12-4
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Being a Hero by Helping
Heroes of Our Community!
 
Where:
Tallmadge Elementary School
Who: Tallmadge Community
Learning Center Students and Lancaster City Firefighters
When: Friday December 11th,
2009 @ 4:00pm
What: Tallmadge After
School students will become community HEROES as they help the Lancaster
City Firefighters wrap dozens of Christmas presents for the charity
Lancaster Firefighters Toys for Kids! On Friday at 4:00pm, Lancaster
City Firefighters, Principal Brian Lawson, students, parents and
teachers will gather to wrap the gifts that are generously donated. For
children of all ages, please drop off donations to any local fire
department or at Tallmadge Elementary. |
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West After School Center
Presents
“BELIEVE" |
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December 14, 2009
7:00 p.m.
at the
West After School
Center
Bring your family
and be amazed.
Is it really there
or is it your imagination?
An Illusion team
from the
First United
Methodist Church.
FREE and Open to the Public |
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You can help support the
West After
School Center
every time you shop at
your local Krogers. It's simple. Just sign up and every time
you shop and have your
Krogers Plus Card scanned, a portion of the
amount comes to the West After School Center. Encourage your friends to
help us - and support our mission! |
Thanks to our supporters.
We received over $100 during the second quarter
of this rewards program! (August, September & October).
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TO USE THE KROGER
COMMUNITY REWARDS PROGRAM:
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Pick up a copy of the registration form
from the WASC. It has the scanbar code on it.
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Simply take the form to the Customer
Service Desk at your local Kroger store. They will scan it and your
Kroger Plus Card, and with 72 hours a percentage of everything
purchased at Krogers comes to the WASC - between now and April 30,
2010.
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COMMUNITY
PARTNERSHIPS |
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Training Opportunities
Many of the area providers needs these required
training opportunities to meet licensing requirements for ODJFS.
If interested in joining un and taking advantage of local
training, contact Chris Kuttler at the WASC, 653-5678, to reserve a
spot.
Child
Abuse Prevention
December 5, 2009, 9-3:30
at the WASC |
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48
Hour Film Contest International Competition This Weekend
Beginning at 7:00 p.m. tonight, our
partners from the Lancaster Schools Network will be competing in the
48 Hour Film Project International Shootout. This is an exclusive 48
hour film contest for the 74 winning teams from around the world (of
which the LSN is one). The film the LSN team produces this weekend
will be screened in Las Vegas at the National Association of
Broadcasters Convention, along with their previous 48 Hour Film,
"Imagine This." The Senior Video Production students will be behind
the scenes running cameras, lights, and audio...and they are very
excited about this opportunity! Alex Blanchard, who works in the
WASC food service area, is one of these students. Keep an eye
on the Lancaster Schools Network Facebook group for updates on
production throughout the weekend.
GO GALES!!!! |
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You may
view “Imagine This” by visiting the LSN website
by
clicking HERE |
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ADVOCACY, PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT, and COLLABORATION |
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Join us in Washington, DC. Register now for the best
convention for professionals in the field!
Click
HERE
for a link for convention registration.
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FITNESS, NUTRITION and HEALTHY
LIVING for KIDS
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Watch
Healthy
Living for Kids
weekly on the
Lancaster Schools Television Network |
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The Goals for
our Television Program:
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Create and sustain a community dialogue
and awareness campaign that helps every individual learn to make healthy
choices about what and how much they eat as well as how much daily
exercise they get.
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Encourage children to engage in healthy
and productive extra curricular activities at home and at school.
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Teach families
how to prepare foods and
economical family meals and snacks.
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Showcase the wealth of community
resources and personnel that can help kids and families develop healthy
lifestyles.
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Demonstrate the positive impact and
benefits that participation in before and after school programs can have
on children's mental health and social development.
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Kids You Should Know - look for this interview
with Gerald Stratton and Brandon Mayhorn,
5th Graders at West School, coming soon to
Healthy Living for Kids Show |
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WASC BOARD OF
DIRECTORS COMMITTEE MEETINGS |
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Healthy Living for Kids Planning Meeting,
Monday, December 14, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the OSU Extension
WASC Board of Directors Meeting, Thursday,
December 17, 9:30-11:00 a.m.
Education and Vision Committee Mtg., Tuesday,
February 9, 11:30 a.m. lunch with principals
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MON
- December 7 |
TUE -
December 8 |
WED -
December 9 |
THU-
December 10 |
FRI -
December 11 |
| 6:00 a.m. |
Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
| 8:00 a.m. |
Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
| 9:00 a.m. |
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NAA
Leadership Transition Meeting, Washington DC
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| 10:00 a.m. |
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| 11:00 a.m. |
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| 12:00 noon |
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| 1:00 p.m. |
WASC Leadership Team Mtg with Superintendent Rob
Walker |
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WASC Lead Team visits Tallmadge CLC |
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| 3:30 p.m. |
21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
| 4:00 p.m. |
21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
| 5:00 p.m. |
21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
| 5:30 p.m. |
21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
| 6:00 p.m. |
Center closes |
Center closes |
Center closes |
Center closes |
Center closes |
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MON
- December 14 |
TUE -
December 15 |
WED -
December 16 |
THU-
December 17 |
FRI -
December 18 |
| 6:00 a.m. |
Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
| 8:00 a.m. |
Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
| 9:00 a.m. |
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WASC Board of Directors Meeting, 9:30-11:00
a.m. |
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WASC Leadership Team Mtg |
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| 11:00 a.m. |
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| 11:30 a.m. |
Healthy Living for Kids Committee Meeting - OSU
Extension |
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| 12:00 noon |
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WASC Lead Team visits East CLC |
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| 3:30 p.m. |
21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
| 4:00 p.m. |
21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
21st CCLC/Childcare Program/Christmas
Party at WASC |
21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
| 5:00 p.m. |
21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
21st CCLC/Childcare Program/Christmas
Party at WASC |
21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
| 5:30 p.m. |
21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
21st CCLC/Childcare Program/Christmas
Party at WASC |
21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
| 6:00 p.m. |
Center closes |
Center closes |
Center closes |
Center closes |
Center closes |
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FAMILY NIGHT
"MAGIC GROUP"
1st United Methodist Church
FREE |
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WASC "Thank You" to Dr. Young Get-Together at
Hajosts Home |
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TUE -
December 22 |
WED -
December 23 |
THU-
December 24 |
FRI -
December 25 |
| 6:00 a.m. |
Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
Christmas Eve
WASC is Closed
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Christmas Day
WASC is Closed
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| 8:00 a.m. |
Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
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21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
| 4:00 p.m. |
21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
| 5:00 p.m. |
21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
| 5:30 p.m. |
21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
| 6:00 p.m. |
Center closes |
Center closes |
Center closes |
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TUE -
December 29 |
WED -
December 30 |
THU-
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FRI -
January 1 |
| 6:00 a.m. |
Childcare Program |
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NEW YEARS DAY
WASC is Closed
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| 8:00 a.m. |
Childcare Program |
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21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
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21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
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21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
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21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
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Center closes |
Center closes |
Center closes |
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CONTACT US |
To learn more about
activities at the specific program sites sponsored the West After School
Center, contact:
Mrs. Julie Bibler, Site
Administrator - West After School Center, 620 Garfield Avenue,
Lancaster (740-653-5678)
jbibler@westafterschoolcenter.org
www.westafterschoolcenter.org
Mrs. Nan Rowe, Site
Administrator, East Community Learning Center, 751 East Wheeling
Street, Lancaster (740-687-7197)
nrowe@westafterschoolcenter.org
www.eastsidecfs.org
Mr. Moses Garcia, Site
Administrator, Cedar Community Learning Center, 1515 Cedar Hill Rd.,
Lancaster (740-475-8243)
mgarcia@cedarclc.org
www.cedarclc.org
Mrs. Michele Ritchlin, Tallmadge Community Learning Center, 611 Lewis Drive,
Lancaster (740-475-9229)
mritchlin@westafterschoolcenter.org
www.tallmadgeclc.org
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STAFF ROSTERS for
the WEST AFTER SCHOOL CENTERS
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Center Location |
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Young, Paul |
WASC |
Executive Director |
pyoung@westafterschoolcenter.org |
740-653-5678 |
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Kuttler, Chris |
WASC |
Office Manager |
ckuttler@westafterschoolcenter.org |
740-653-5678 |
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Draper, Ashly |
WASC, Cedar, East, Tallmadge |
Art Academic Coach |
ashlydraper@hotmail.com |
740-653-5678 |
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Purcell, Ann |
WASC |
Managing Cook, CACFP |
a_purcell@lancaster.k12.oh.us |
740-653-5678 |
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Blanchard, Alex |
WASC, Cedar, Tallmadge |
Program Assistant, CACFP |
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740-653-5678 |
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WEST AFTER SCHOOL CENTER
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Bibler, Julie |
WASC |
Site Administrator |
jbibler@westafterschoolcenter.org |
740-653-5678 |
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Fiore, Ashley |
WASC |
Prog.Ass't. Acad. Coach, LeapTrack |
afiore@westafterschoolcenter.org |
740-653-5678 |
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Keller, Angela |
WASC |
Program Assistant, custodial |
akeller@westafterschoolcenter.org |
740-653-5678 |
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Curtice, Emma Jean |
WASC |
Academic Coach, Grade 1 |
acurtice@westafterschoolcenter.org |
740-653-5678 |
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Pressler, Gina |
WASC |
Academic Coach, Math |
g_pressler@lancaster.k12.oh.us |
740-653-5678 |
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Anderson, Linda |
WASC |
Program Assistant, Homework |
l_anderson@lancaster.k12.oh.us |
740-653-5678 |
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Lape, Jennifer |
WASC |
Program Assistant, Technology |
j_lape@lancaster.k12.oh.us |
740-653-5678 |
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Nixon, Tina |
WASC |
Program Assistant, Leaptrack |
tnixon@westafterschoolcenter.org |
740-653-5678 |
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Thorne, Michelle "Buffy" |
WASC |
Program Assistant, LeapTrack |
mthorne@westafterschoolcenter.org |
740-653-5678 |
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Azbell, Aime |
WASC |
A.M. Childcare Team Leader |
aazbell@columbus.rr.com |
740-653-5678 |
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CEDAR COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER |
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Garcia, Moses |
Cedar CLC |
Site Administrator |
mgarcia@cedarclc.org |
740-475-8243 |
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Winters, Della |
Cedar CLC (part-time) |
Student/Family Coordinator |
dm160703@ohio.edu |
740-475-8243 |
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Gang, James |
Cedar CLC |
Academic Coach, Leap Track |
bubbaniff@yahoo.com |
740-475-8243 |
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Tracey, Sherry |
Cedar CLC |
Academic Coach |
s_tracey@lancaster.k12.oh.us |
740-475-8243 |
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Tracey, Terry |
Cedar CLC |
Academic Coach |
teresa_nicole_tracey@yahoo.com |
740-475-8243 |
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Wills, Elizabeth |
Cedar CLC |
Academic Coach |
libby_geiger06@yahoo.com |
740-475-8243 |
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Cable, Betzi |
Cedar CLC |
A.M. Childcare/PM Program Asst |
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740-475-8243 |
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Warner, Diane |
Cedar CLC |
Program Assistant |
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740-475-8243 |
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EAST COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER |
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Rowe, Nan |
East CLC |
Site Administrator |
nrowe@westafterschoolcenter.org |
740-687-7197 |
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McBroom, Robin |
East CLC |
Ass't Site Admin., A.M. Childcare |
william.mcbroom@sbcglobal.net |
740-687-7197 |
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Swartz, Hollie |
East CLC
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Academic Coach (shared Gr. 1) |
h_meadows@lancaster.k12.oh.us |
740-687-7197 |
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Labus, Sally |
East CLC |
Academic Coach (shared Gr. 1) |
s_labus@lancaster.k12.oh.us |
740-687-7197 |
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Stafford, Dalelene |
East CLC |
Academic Coach (shared Gr. 1) |
d_stafford@lancaster.k12.oh.us |
740-687-7197 |
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Flowers, Elizabeth |
East CLC |
Academic Coach, Gr. 1/LeapTrack |
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740-687-7197 |
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Dorian, Brian |
East CLC |
Academic Coach, part-time |
b_dorian@lancaster.k12.oh.us |
740-687-7107 |
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Kerns, Kent |
East CLC |
Academic Coach/Math, part-time |
k_kern@lancaster.k12.oh.us |
740-687-7107 |
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Carpenter, Terry |
East CLC |
Program Asst, Homework/Leaptrack |
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Cyrus, Sally |
East CLC |
Program Asst, Homework/Leaptrack |
s_cyrus@lancaster.k12.oh.us |
740-687-7197 |
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Steffy, Lacey |
East CLC |
Program Asst. |
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Schoonover, Denise |
East CLC |
Program Asst. |
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Schoonover, Devon |
East CLC |
Program Asst. |
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TALLMADGE COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER |
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Ritchlin, Michele |
Tallmadge CLC |
Site Administrator |
mritchlin@westafterschoolcenter.org |
740-475-9229 |
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Lindsay, Natalie |
Tallmadge CLC (part-time) |
Student/Family Coord./ A. Coach |
nlindsay0623@yahoo.com |
740-475-9229 |
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Smith, Tami |
Tallmadge CLC |
Academic Coach, Grade 1 |
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Andres, Cindy |
Tallmadge CLC |
Academic Coach, Math
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Keller, Mary |
Tallmadge CLC |
Academic Coach, LeapTrack |
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Ardrey, Michael |
Tallmadge CLC |
Program Assistant, LeapTrack |
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Andres, Fred |
Tallmadge CLC |
Program Assistant, Homework |
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Blanchard, Alex |
Tallmadge CLC |
Program Assistant, CACFP |
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COLLABORATIVE SUPPORT PERSONNEL -- PURCHASED
SERVICES |
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Badgeley, Lindsay |
Cedar CLC |
New Horizons Counselor |
lbadgeley@nhyfac.com |
740-687-7334 |
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Anderson, Laurie |
Tallmadge CLC |
New Horizons Counselor |
landerson@nhyfc.com |
740-687-7336 |
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Young, Brian |
WASC |
Accountant, CFO to Go |
byoung@cfotogo.biz |
740-652-1040 |
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