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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NEWS RELEASE -
Lancaster, Ohio. Congratulations to Julie Bibler who will
become the Interim WASC Executive Director beginning January 1, 2010.
The WASC Board of Directors offered the position to Ms. Bibler following
their monthly meeting this week. Julie, a long-time Lancaster
resident, has three years experience as the WASC program site director
and looks forward to six weeks of transition time with Dr. Paul Young,
outgoing WASC Executive Director, who is leaving to become the Interim
President and CEO of the National AfterSchool Association, based in
Washington, DC. Congratulations, Mrs. Bibler -- the Board, staff,
students, families, partners, and stakeholders of the West After School
Centers look forward to a smooth leadership transition and great things
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Julie Bibler |
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Cedar Community Learning Center
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This week at
Cedar Heights we are featuring a video clip (click on the
links) of the 5th grade
D.A.R.E graduation ceremony. Several officers from the
Lancaster Police Department (LPD) were in attendance along
with past DARE students who are now in High School. We are
also featuring a small clip from our
Math Session with students.
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East Community Learning Center
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Students at the
East Community Learning Center enjoy healthy snacks before
beginning their extended learning activities in homework.
reading and math. The students really enjoyed their oranges --
and as they were enjoying this snack we talked about the
nutritious value of fruits and vegetables.
Our guest author, Margaret Wolford, from Hebron, Ohio, discussed
how she became a writer and where she writes. She also discussed
the illustrations of her book "No Sugar Coating." Margaret has
completed four additional books of a series and is looking to
get them published as a set. She is pictured below working with
a group of students on the concept of similes and metaphors. She
explained how she used similes and metaphors in her books. Her
book is available to anyone wishing to purchase one. They are
$12.00. She will be at WASC, TCLC, and CCLC to autograph copies.
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Tallmadge Community Learning Center
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Fire House No.1 visited
Tallmadge on Friday the 13th (click
HERE for video). They showed us the fire and medic trucks with all
the whistles and bells. They also discussed the gear they wear when
fighting a fire and how it keeps them safe. Thank You to the staff of
Fire House No. 1 and all the brave men and women of the Lancaster Fire
Department. A special thanks to Lt. Moore, Mr. Fouch, Mr. Scott, Mr.
Anchron, Mr. McQueary and Mr. Hubble for spending the afternoon with us.
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West After School Center
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The students at WASC had
the opportunity to participate in Speed Cup Stacking. Mrs. Diane Warner
brought her children, Amy and Adam, to our Center to assist her in
teaching this new sport. Speed Cup Stacking is a fitness-based sport
that children from all backgrounds and abilities can do.
Cup stacking not only promotes physical fitness, but also academic
learning.
Students who cup stack on a regular basis have shown increases in test
scores and levels of concentration. This is achieved by students using
both their right and left sides of their brain. When students cup stack,
they are crossing the "midline" of their bodies and developing new
connections in their brains. These new connections help to spur brain
growth which in turn promotes greater academic achievement. Mrs. Warner
will be back in December to help our children grow and improve in all
areas!
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We thank volunteer Anya
Hajost who worked for an entire day raking leaves and cleaning our
gardens one nice day last week. And she even stayed to play board games
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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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POWER of ONE
Conference |
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West After School Center,
Inc. site directors attended the Power of One Conference at the Liberty
Center last week and shared information about our program services with
other professionals attending from throughout the community. Networking
opportunities are an essential part of after-school program directors'
work to assure program growth and quality service delivery. |
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2009
Thanksgiving and Christmas Assistance
Five local agencies take
referrals for assistance for families during the Thanksgiving and
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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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! |
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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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GOOD NEWS?? -
During the week of November 1-7, 2009, influenza activity remained
high in the United States, with some key indicators decreasing
slightly and others continuing to climb as reported in
FluView. Flu activity
is widespread in 46 states. Nationally, visits to doctors for
influenza-like-illness declined slightly from last week, but are
still very high. Flu-related hospitalizations and deaths continue to
increase and are very high nation-wide compared to what is expected
for this time of year. (source: Center for Disease
Control and Prevention)
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Wash Your Hands! Avoid the Flu!
Look for the WASC "Sneeze" Commercial
playing on the LSN! |
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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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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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Our
next Healthy Living for Kids Show features our staff and students
talking about what turns their lights on about being involved in
after-school. Check out the show's
introduction HERE.
HELP KEEP THE LIGHTS ON
AFTER SCHOOL!! |
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WASC BOARD OF
DIRECTORS COMMITTEE MEETINGS |
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Healthy Living for Kids Planning Meeting,
Monday, November 23, 11:30
a.m. - 12:30
p.m. at the OSU Extension
Healthy Living for Kids Planning Meeting,
Monday, November 30, 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
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TUE -
November 24 |
WED -
November 25 |
THU-
November 26 |
FRI -
November 27 |
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Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
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THANKSGIVING VACATION
All WASC Programs are Closed
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Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
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Conference Make Up Day
All schools and WASC programs are closed |
| 10:00 a.m. |
WASC Leadership Team Mtg |
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Healthy Living for Kids Committee Meeting - OSU
Extension |
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| 12:00 noon |
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21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
| 4:00 p.m. |
21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
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| 5:00 p.m. |
21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
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| 5:30 p.m. |
21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
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Center closes |
Center closes |
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TUE -
December 1 |
WED -
December 2 |
THU-
December 3 |
FRI -
December 4 |
| 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 |
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Dr. Young at meeting in Columbus |
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Extended Learning
Opportunities, follow-up planning & next steps, OAESA, 9:15, Dr. Young |
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WASC Leadership Team Mtg |
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Healthy Living for Kids Committee Meeting - OSU
Extension |
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21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
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 |
21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
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21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
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 |
21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
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Center closes |
Center closes |
Center closes |
Center closes |
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MON
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TUE -
December 8 |
WED -
December 9 |
THU-
December 10 |
FRI -
December 11 |
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Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
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Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
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NAA
Leadership Transition Meeting, Washington DC
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| 10:00 a.m. |
WASC Leadership Team Mtg |
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| 11:30 a.m. |
Healthy Living for Kids Committee Meeting - OSU
Extension |
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21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
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21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
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21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
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21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
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21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
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 |
21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
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Center closes |
Center closes |
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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 |
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WASC Board of Directors Meeting, 9:30-11:00
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WASC Leadership Team Mtg |
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Healthy Living for Kids Committee Meeting - OSU
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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/Christmas
Party at WASC |
21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
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21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
21st CCLC/Childcare Program/Christmas
Party at WASC |
21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
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21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
21st CCLC/Childcare Program/Christmas
Party at WASC |
21st CCLC/Childcare Program |
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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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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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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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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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Technology Support |
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