Who: Matt Cepican, Program Director at Blue and Gold Academies Years of Experience: 7 years with AYS Favorite Color: Teal Favorite Seasons: Spring and fall. Favorite Ice Cream: Chocolate chip cookie dough. Q: What has been the most rewarding aspect of working with AYS? A: For me, the most rewarding aspect of AYS is helping the kids succeed. Not just in school, but a multitude … [Read more...] about Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week – Matt Cepican
Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week – Sue Turner
Who: Sue Turner, Program Director at Crooked Creek Years of Experience: 22 years with AYS Favorite Color: Purple Favorite Season: Loves all the seasons for different reasons. “I love the change each one brings.” Favorite Ice Cream: Lemon ice cream, especially lemon custard Q: What has been the most rewarding aspect of working with AYS? A: I think there is continuity here. … [Read more...] about Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week – Sue Turner
Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week – Denise Smeltzer
Who: Denise Smeltzer, program director at Pittsboro Elementary When: 18 years (16 years as program director) Favorite color: Blue, because it’s a calming color Favorite season: Spring, because it’s new every year Favorite ice cream: Kroger brand Death by Chocolate Q: What has been the most rewarding aspect of working with AYS? A: Seeing the kids grow and change; seeing … [Read more...] about Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week – Denise Smeltzer
Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week – Donniece Harris
Who: Donniece Harris, program director at Promise Road Elementary When: 1 year in August Favorite color: My favorite color has always been purple. I feel like it is the most vibrant color of the rainbow! Favorite season: Spring—I love the spring weather. My birthday is also in the spring. So, that’s another reason why it’s my favorite. Favorite ice cream: Any and every flavor of … [Read more...] about Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week – Donniece Harris
Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week – Andrea Straughan
Who: Andrea Straughan, program director at Fox Hill When: 18 years (started out at Harcourt Elementary school as a program assistant and shortly after was promoted to program director) Favorite color: Green for money — after all, who doesn't like money? Favorite season: Not sure Favorite ice cream: Caramel Praline from Baskin Robbin’s Q: What has been the most rewarding aspect of working with … [Read more...] about Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week – Andrea Straughan
