WEST AFTER SCHOOL CENTER STAFF 2007-2008

Name & Position Picture Email Education Interests  
Dr. Paul Young, Executive Director

pyoung@westafterschoolcenter.org

Ph. D. in Educational Administration from Ohio University, 1992; Master of Music in Performance, Ohio University, 1973; Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music Education, Ohio University, 1972.  Retired from Lancaster City Schools in 2004 with 35 years experience.

Music, Arts Advocacy, Reading, Writing, Traveling, Running

Author with Corwin Press, Thousand Oaks, CA

corwinpress.com/

 
Mrs. Chris Kuttler, Office Manager

ckuttler@westafterschoolcenter.org Graduate of William V. Fisher Catholic High School

Substitute secretary with Lancaster City Schools, active with Chief Tarhe PTO

   
Mrs. Jane Hart, Student and Family Coordinator

jhart@westafterschoolcenter.org B.S. in Vocational Home Economics, The Ohio State University. Previously co-coordinator of the Lancaster City Schools Even Start Program. Experience also includes positions with OSU Extension, Fairfield County Probate Court, and Canal Winchester Schools as a Vocational Home Economics Teacher  Gardening, arts & crafts, and time spent with family and friends.  
Mrs. Julie Bibler, Afterschool Program Administrator, Volunteer Coordinator

jbibler@westafterschoolcenter.org

B.S. in Home Nutrition, The Ohio State University. Previously worked as the Library Associate of Chief Tarhe Elementary School and volunteer coordinator at First United Methodist Church.

Needlework, painting, gardening, and reading.  
A.M. Childcare Program Administrator

aazbell@columbus.rr.com Ohio University-Lancaster, Associate Degree in Child Development; previous experience with Lancaster City Schools as Kindergarten Aide; Children's birthday party planner for McDonald's; current ELI co-teacher at WASC    
Ms. Faith McClelland                                    Kindergarten Academic Coach

fmclelland@westafterschoolcenter.org BA in Education from Capital University with reading endorsement. Has taught in Nebraska, Pennsylvania, New Lexington, and Lancaster gardening, cooking, reading, and outdoor activities  
Ms. Emma Jean Curtice                          Grade One Academic Coach

ecurtice@westafterschoolcenter.org Graduate of Otterbein College.  Associate degree from Stratford Jr. College in Danville, VA loves working with young children  
Mrs Gina Pressler, Academic Coach

g_pressler@lancaster.k12.oh.us Native of Portsmouth, OH. Graduate of The Ohio State University. Experience as a Home Instruction Tutor and substitute with Lancaster City Schools. Also worked for Fairfield Medical Center. Quilting, crocheting, furniture making, cooking  
Mrs. Penny Gallup, Academic Coach

pgallup@westafterschoolcenter.org BSEd, Bowling Green State University, also work at Ohio University and Colorado State University. Teaching experience in Norwalk, OH.

Reading, music (vocal and handbells) gardening, travelling

 
Ms. Julia Wakeman, Academic Coach

jwakeman@westafterschoolcenter.org

Graduate of Carroll H.S.  College work at Ohio University and Wittenburg University.

Reading, music, travel

 
Ms. Misty Viscarri, Academic Coach

mviscarri@westafterschoolcenter.org

Library/Media Specialist at Thomas Ewing Junior High. Native of Houston, Texas.  Graduate of University of Houston.

   
Mrs. Sue Ellen Simmons                              Music Academic Coach

s_simmons@lancaster.k12.oh.us

Bachelor Degree in Music Education from Capital University, Masters degree from Ohio University in Communications.  Teaches vocal and instrumental music at West Elementary School

Music, traveling, gardening, local history, and Disney World

 
Ms. Jennifer Lape                               Program Assistant

j_lape@lancaster.k12.oh.us

Bloom Carroll H. S. Graduate.  Works as an educational assistant at West Elementary School

   
Mrs. Angela Keller                          Program Assistant

akeller@westafterschoolcenter.org

Involved with custodial services at the WASC since its opening and construction in 2003.  Fairfield County native.

   
Mrs. Tina Childers, Food Service Manager (Head Start)