Monday, April 24, 2017

#heartofafterschool

Our educators as afterschool professionals at Kenmoor Middle School. In Reach executive director, Toni Smith, third from left and program coordinator, Kayla Newsome, second from right.

In Reach, Inc. is joining with the National AfterSchool Association to celebrate the professionals that are at the heart of afterschool programs during "Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week" April 24-28, 2017.

There is no way we could operate without the dynamic educators who teach in our College and Career Ready 21st Century Community Learning Center or the superb principals who lead their school communities, Ms. Dorothy Clowers, William Paca Elementary School; Ms. Nancy Schickner, Carrollton Elementary School; and Ms. Maha Fadli, Kenmoor Middle School; and Dr. Lori Taylor at Parkdale High School for providing guidance for our Youth Ambassadors College Access Program. We appreciate you!

Carrollton Elementary School 
William Paca Elementary School
Kenmoor Middle 
School
Ernesa Bess
Alma Ardita
Annie Arches
Eboney Brisker
Melissa Bates
Mary Bass
Wanda Brooks
Denise Bishop-Edwards
Jeffrey Garcia
Gail Flowers 
Sharie Canty 
David Green 
Shemayne Hooks
Novilen Capadnyan
Beverly Neal
Alisa Kove
Ailyn Carillo 
Elizabeth Robinson
Tammy Little
Randi Coward
Gina Urban
Antonio Logan
Renee Mahomed-Washington
Lisa Smith-Parker
Claribel Mendoza
Aileen Montillano
Florence Moreno
Melanie Rich-Neal and Janet Rivera

We are joining the effort because we believe Afterschool professionals make a difference in the life of a child. We encourage you to join us in thanking the afterschool professionals in your life. Here are some ideas on how you can show your appreciation:
  • Declare on social media: "I believe Afterschool professionals make a difference in the life of a child. #heartofafterschool"
  • Give a hand-written card from you and/or your child to the afterschool professional in your life.
  • Send an email to an afterschool professional's supervisor describing why that person is appreciated.
  • Make treats for the staff at your afterschool program. For more resources and information check out www.heartofafterschool.com.