Katie is entering her 10th year as the Executive Director at AASP. She grew up in Waban, is an Angier/Brown/Newton North alumna, and a graduate of Bennington College where she studied microbiology. She previously worked at the Cabot After School Program in Newtonville, and served on the Board of Directors of the Newton After School Association. Katie is a retired roller derby skater and coach, a mediocre but enthusiastic fisherperson, and an avid crossword puzzle attempter. She and her wife (also named Katie!) are moms to nearly-two-year old Casey, and two well-meaning but poorly-behaved pups, Yancy and Roo.

Brad is in his 12th year as Assistant Director, supporting the program’s ever-growing staff and student population. He is also doing double-duty as 1/2 Coordinator while Lexus is on parental leave this fall. He received his BA in Early Education and Care in Inclusive Settings from UMass Boston, graduating at the top of his class and receiving an award of Academic Excellence. He also holds a degree in music production and has previously studied culinary arts at Johnson & Wales University. One of his favorite activities to do with the children is read books, to promote literacy skills and bond over a good story. Brad goes above and beyond as commissioner of the AASP hockey league, which our whole community gets involved with.

Shawna is thrilled to join the AASP team for her first teaching position in Massachusetts, having recently moved to Boston from upstate Vermont! This marks her fourth year working full-time in after-school care, in addition to directing a summer camp and working many different roles in the restaurant industry. Outside of teaching, Shawna loves music and exploring all forms of creative outlets. In and outside of work, she love everything art! Shawna dabbles in many art mediums, her favorites to create are paintings and charcoal drawings. Her long-term goal is to return to school to become a certified art teacher. Here at AASP, she’s excited to help children develop a positive, creative approach to life, while having as much fun as possible growing into their wonderful selves!

Cyndy is entering her 6th year at AASP! She attended the University of Connecticut and brings her positive energy and enthusiasm to ASAP. She says that it is “so refreshing to see the world through a child’s eyes.” She is so excited to be working in the k group this year! Cyndy enjoys  fashion, cooking, gardening, and taking her dog on long walks in any kind of weather.

Maya is returning for their second full year after joining the AASP team in the spring of ’25. As an arts and crafts summer camp specialist they have experiences with the whole range of k-8 and are happy to bring their creativity and expertise to Angier. In their free time they play video games and DnD while learning and experimenting with different artistic media; they’ve been on a fiber arts kick and have learned how to create bobbin lace by hand.

Lexus is entering her 7th year at AASP and taking on a leadership role as Coordinator of AASPs 1/2 group when she returns from Parental Leave in November. She previously worked at the Mason-Rice After School Program in Newton Center. The K students always kept her on her toes, and she’s excited to see what life with the 1/2s has in store!  Lexus lives life to the fullest, and loves sharing her hobbies and passions with AASP kids. She is pursuing her dream of visiting 10 countries.  Her favorite foods are pasta and chicken nuggets and in her free time she loves to paint. She recently welcomed baby Rilo to the world!

Ryan is returning for his 6th year at AASP and is excited to be in the 1-2 group. He has previously worked with every age group at AASP. He went to Newton schools K-12. He has years of childcare experience, including teaching Sunday school, and is looking forward to connecting with the kids and new staff. He is passionate about bringing the universal language of music and dance to students. 

Ty is excited to be returning for his 4th year with AASP. He really enjoys spending time with the younger age groups, playing and creating crafts. He is graduate of Lexington High School and is a current undergrad MCC College student. In his free time Ty loves movies, spending time with friends and family dinners. 

Marcus is joining AASP for his first year! He grew up in Newton, and attended Lincoln-Elliot, Bigelow, and Newton North. He went to college in Virginia and spent the last 10 years as an elementary school teacher in Boston and Fall River. He’s excited to be back in Newton in an after school role, and looking forward to a great year!

Elizabeth is thrilled to be joining AASP for their first year! She is a current masters student at Emerson College, studying Theatre Education and Applied Theatre, and graduated with their bachelor’s in Contemporary Theater from Boston Conservatory. Elizabeth also works as a teaching assistant at Wheelock Family Theater in Brookline, and is super passionate about kids having fun while learning and growing through the arts. She has worked with students from Pre-K to Grade 12, and loves encouraging students to do the best that they can. Outside of teaching, she loves to perform, write plays, make puppets, craft, and spend time with their cat!

Liam is thrilled to be joining AASP for their 3rd year. Born and raised in southern Vermont, Liam is excited to be in the hustle and bustle of Eastern Massachusetts. Liam enjoys how children’s creativity, knowledge, and ingenuity can come out in unexpected and surprising ways. While formally trained in geography, community development, and planning, Liam comes from a family of educators and has worked with elementary and middle school students at summer camps in Vermont. Liam enjoys reading and writing fantasy fiction, hiking, and watching movies. 

Ahmad is returning for his 11th year with AASP, and his 1st year at Theater Director! He attended Berklee College of Music majoring in Music Education. Back home in Piscataway NJ, Ahmad taught music and lead small groups in various programs. Ahmad brings tons of energy and positivity to the AASP family, often engaging the children’s silliness. Ahmad also works at Angier as a Teacher Aide.

Grace is entering her 3rd year with AASP after working as a classroom assistant with the Newton Public School System, and as a behavioral therapist with autistic children. She is also a tutor, teaching Mandarin online to students of various ages. Working with kids always makes Grace feel happy and fulfilled. She also loves traveling, exploring new places, hiking, and sailing with her family, including the family’s one-year old dog, a Great Pyrenees/Husky mix.

Emit is excited to be back at Angier After School as a teacher for the 3rd and 4th graders and a director and stage manager for the theatre program. They are a current master’s student in Performing Arts Leadership and Management at Shenandoah University. Outside of AASP and their education, they work as a freelance stage manager, stage hand with IATSE local 11, and most recently, a ghost tour guide! So basically, they like to keep busy. 

Liana is an Angier alumna, and is so excited to be back at Angier for her first year as and AASP teacher. She previously worked at a Montessori school and at the Newton Free Library in the Youth Department. She studied Early Childhood Education at MassBay and Psychology at Framingham State. She has a passion for working with young minds and creating a welcoming environment where children can feel comfortable being themselves. She is a self-taught artist who enjoys painting landscapes with acrylic paints, and loves spending time in nature and finding inspiration in the world around her!

Jon is returning for his 17th year with AASP and his 6th as a Program Coordinator. He went to MIT, where he worked towards a degree in engineering, and brings some of that analytical thinking and problem solving to the program. He considers himself a “Jon of All Trades” and can often be found drawing with the kids, engaging their imaginations through board games, organizing impromptu sports on the field, or joking around sharing his love of puns. Jon hopes to visit London and Japan to see the cherry blossoms some day!

Sarah is an artist who recently relocated from the Bay Area in California. This is Sarah’s 2nd year at Angier Afterschool. She is a life long artist and crafter. She is excited to share her interests include drawing, knitting, sewing, quilting and collage to name a few.

Sophie is so excited to be joining the AASP program for her first year! She is from the Bay Area CA and recently graduated from UC Irvine with her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre. She has a passion for working with kids and loves getting to help them express themselves through theater and the arts. In her free time, Sophie loves hiking, going to dance class, and reading as many books as she can!

John first met Katie when he was a student at the Cabot After School Program. He loved his after school experience, and has since worked with children at the YMCA and Camp Chikami. He is now graduate of Newton North High School, an undergrad student at Boston College, and entering his 6th year teaching at AASP. Due to a demanding college schedule this year, he’s joining the team a few days a week and will split his time between the 3/4s and 5th grade groups.

Sam G is in his second year at AASP. He has a bachelor’s in history from Wheaton College (MA). He has coached basketball and baseball at every age level and brings a passion for teamwork and leadership skills. He is an avid sports fan, collects antique books, and walks along the beach (when weather permits). Sam grew up in Waban and went to Angier! He is passionate about making AASP the best place and environment for kids to be in. He’s joining us as a float/sub this year, and will be primarily supporting the 5th grade group a few days/week in the fall.