EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP & ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM
TIM MULLIGAN
President & CEO
What have CIS students taught you?
Students teach me what resiliency and hope mean despite the challenges, pain and struggle they face every day.
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Who is your hero?
Martin Luther King Jr.
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Do you collect anything?
U.S. Coins
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EILEEN DAUTRICH
Vice President of Mission Advancement - Berks County
What is your favorite thing about working at CIS? The people - everyone is so passionate about the mission.
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What is your favorite thing to do for self-care? Spring, Summer, and fall it is sitting on our back porch and just enjoying the space, my surroundings, and the quiet.
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TAMMY PATTERSON
Senior Director of Human Resources
Favorite thing about working at CIS?
Knowing that we are making a positive impact on so many students' lives.
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Favorite holiday tradition? My best friend lived across the street growing up. My family always celebrated one night of Hanukkah with them - and they celebrated Christmas Eve with us. We still celebrate together when we can!
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MIGDALIA GARCIA
Director of Programs
How do you describe your work at CIS? Supporting and encouraging our site coordinators so they can focus on empowering our students.
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Favorite movie of all time?
Moana or A Bronx Tale
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What makes you feel at peace?​
Relaxing with my family
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ROBIN KULESA
Manager of Advancement
What is your favorite movie of all time? The Breakfast Club
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What’s your favorite family tradition? Christmas Cookie Baking with my daughter.
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Who is your hero? Anyone who is an underdog. They do the right thing...not because someone is looking but because they have a good heart & soul.
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ERIN PHILLIPS
Program Manager
What lessons have students at CIS taught you? They have taught me to be flexible. We might have plans ready to go for the day, but a student's question or something they are going through might change our plans.
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If you could learn to do anything, what would you choose? I want to learn how to speak Spanish and sign language.
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Maximo Martinez
Accounting Assistant
What is one moment in your life when you felt really proud of yourself?
My first year after I moved to the U.S. I graduated Salutatorian of the class.
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If you could be any fictional character, who would you choose? Thor
What is your favorite TV show or movie of all time?? Attack On Titan
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MICHAEL MCCORRISTIN
Executive Vice President
What lessons have students at CIS taught you? As a Site Coordinator I learned many lessons from my students. Most important were listen more, treat each day as a new day and don't give up.
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Favorite movie of all time? Karate Kid
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Favorite thing to do for self-care?
Daily workouts
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ROXANNA BRANDLE
Director of Finance & Administration
What is your favorite thing about working at CIS? Working for an organization that values and understands the importance of building relationships.
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What is your favorite thing to do for self-care? I enjoy working out. Lifting heavy weights reminds me of how strong I am and it's a great way to release stress.
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JON IRONS
Data and Evaluation Director
What is one thing you'd tell your younger high school self? School only intentionally teaches you one set of skills in life. Let's spend some time developing your other skillsets and needs.
If you could meet anyone, who would you choose? Alexandra Ocasio Cortez, she's leading a revolutionary moment and showing us what justice and representation looks like.
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REBECCA KELLER
Director of Programs
What lessons have your students at CIS taught you? Students learn best when they feel safe, respected, and understood.
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What’s your favorite family tradition? Cookie baking around the holidays.
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What makes you feel at peace? Sitting on the beach.
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MICHAEL RAYMOND
Communications Manager
What’s one thing you would tell your younger self in high school? Take advantage of ANY opportunity - it doesn't matter if that opportunity doesn't interest you now. Don't be afraid to fail.
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Favorite sports team? Penn State Football--We Are!
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Mack Garvin
Alumni Coordinator
What is one moment in your life when you felt really proud of yourself?
College graduation, birth of both of my children
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Do you collect anything? I collect African American action figures. Marvel or DC, Cosplay attire, Transformers.
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MARIA ESPOSITO
Vice President of Advancement & Communications
Favorite thing about working at CIS? Can't possibly narrow it down to one thing. My favorite things are the staff, the students, the relationships we all have with each other, and our incredibly supportive community!
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Your first job? Slinging cheesesteaks at White House Hoagies in Scranton, PA. Yes, it was as glamorous as it sounds.
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WENDY SEIFFERT
Director of Learning & Practice
What lessons have students at CIS taught you? They have taught me to see everyone's unique life experiences - challenges and all - as opportunities.
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If you could meet anyone, who would you choose? My grandfather was killed in World War 2. My father never even knew him. I would love to meet him.
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ANANT AGNIHOTRI
Director of Programs
What is your favorite thing about working at CIS? Seeing the power of a community.
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What is one moment when you felt really proud of yourself? When I became the Junior National Champion in Equestrian in India
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What makes you feel at peace?
Cooking
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PHIL PARISE
Director of Programs
What would you tell your younger self in high school? Don't place too much value on the superficial things. In the moment, things can seem to be more important or necessary than they truly are. Be true to yourself and to your values, and the rest will fall in line.
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Favorite family tradition?
Daddy-daughter day with my little girl
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MARK BLASINI
Systems & Help Desk Manager
Favorite thing about working at CIS?
Working with kind-hearted, caring staff.
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What's your favorite thing to do for self-care?
Play piano.
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What's your go-to Karaoke Night song?
Crazy Little Thing Called Love, Queen
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Jacob Hallowell
Data Coordinator
What is one thing you would tell yourself in high school?
Keep working hard and be patient
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Favorite Snack? Pretzel M&M's
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Favorite sports team? Philadelphia Phillies
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ALLENTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT
NICOLE GALUPPO
Site Coordinator, Trexler MS
What is your favorite TV show or movie of all time? The first three Pirates of the Caribbean movies
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Do you collect anything? Vintage pyrex bowls and bakeware!
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What is your favorite thing to do for self-care? A very long skin care routine
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AMY SCANLAN
Student Support Specialist, South Mountain MS
What is your favorite TV show or movie of all time? Raising Arizona
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What is your favorite thing to do for self-care? Date night or take a walk
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What is the best gift you have been given? Kids, of course!
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DANIEL HARRISON
Site Coordinator, William Allen HS
What was your first job? Camp Counselor
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What is your favorite TV show or movie of all time?? Martin
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What is your favorite thing to do for self-care? Juicing and working out
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KARA WILLIAMS
Site Coordinator, Mosser ES
What’s one thing you would tell your younger self in high school? I would tell my younger self everything will be ok, things will always work out.
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What was your first job? Working at a local pool in the city of Allentown.
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What’s your favorite family tradition? Going up to Lake Wallenpaupack with my family.
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AYANNY RODRIGUEZ
Student Support Specialist, William Allen HS
Favorite sports team? New York Yankees
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First job? Abercrombie & Fitch
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What is one moment in your life when you felt really proud of yourself? When I made the deans list for three semesters in a row during my undergrad!
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SARA WORMAN
Site Coordinator, Harrison Morton MS
What is one thing you would tell your younger self in high school? Things may not always go your way, but everything will work out the way it's meant to.
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First job? Dorney Park
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Do you collect anything? Magnets from places I visit!
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ANTIETAM SCHOOL DISTRICT
What is your favorite thing about working at CIS? Connecting with students and giving them tools and resources to be successful both in school and in the community.
Favorite family tradition? Sunday dinners. Every Sunday I get together with my immediate family for a big Sunday dinner. We laugh, tell stories, and discuss daily/weekly events.
COURTNEY STUNZ
Site Coordinator, Stoney Creek Elementary School
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BETHLEHEM AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
SPENCER ANGLOVICH
Site Coordinator, Fountain Hill ES
What is one moment in your life when you felt really proud of yourself? Getting my Bachelors, I'm a first generation college graduate.
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If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you choose? Rihanna
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What’s your favorite family tradition? Cooking with my dad
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Jamie Hunara
Site Coordinator, Northeast MS
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NICOLE BEAUCHAMP-SANTANA
Site Coordinator, Liberty High School
What is your favorite thing to do for self-care? Most of the time, I like to listen to music-loudly! But, meditation works too.
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What would you sing at karaoke night?
Just a friend- Mario
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What's your favorite podcast?
Ones dealing with stress and anxiety as well as true crime and paranormal experiences.
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CIARA WIPPEL
Site Coordinator, Broughal MS
How do you describe your work at CIS? Creating an impact
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What is your favorite things to do for self-care? Go for a walk with my dog
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What would you sing at Karaoke Night? Stacy's Mom
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JULIA GLEASON
Site Coordinator, Freedom HS
What is your favorite TV show or movie of all time? Grey's Anatomy
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What’s one thing you would tell your younger self in high school? There is no limit to your potential.
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Who is your hero? The youth I work with daily. How resilient they are is truly inspiring..
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EAST PENN SCHOOL DISTRICT
KRISTEN HACKMAN
Senior Site Coordinator, Eyer MS
What lessons have your students at CIS taught you? I have learned a lot from my students about resilience and perseverance.
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If you could be any fictional character, who would you choose? Wonder Woman. She symbolizes truth, justice, and equality for everyone. Besides, she is one tough lady!
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AMY WILLIAMS
Senior Site Coordinator, Emmaus HS
Favorite thing about working at CIS? Developing relationships with the students and being a support to them.
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Favorite TV show of all time? Family Ties and Friends...any show that can make me laugh out loud and connect to the characters is aces in my book.
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First job? A local bakery in high school when I was in high school
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EASTON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
NICOLE BRODT
Senior Site Coordinator, Easton Area MS
What is your favorite thing about working at CIS? My students! I have developed special relationships with them all. They come to me when they need to talk, take a break, check in to share their successes or concerns, or just need to see a familiar face.
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Favorite thing to do for self-care? Spending time with my family and puppy!
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GREGORY JONES
Student Support Specialist, Easton Area MS
What’s one thing you would tell your younger self in high school? Never stop dreaming.
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What books are you recommending to friends and family? Mindset by Carol S. Dweck
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Favorite sports team or athlete? New York Mets
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OLGA RAMIREZ
Social Worker, Easton Area HS
What is your favorite thing about working at CIS? Getting to know the students and working with my awesome team!
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What is one moment in your life when you felt really proud of yourself? Graduating with my MSW!
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Favorite Sports team: New York Giants
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MARYSA FAHRINGER
Social Worker, Easton Area MS
What’s your favorite family tradition?Christmas Eve Mass & family dinner.
What is the best gift you have been given?
Being a Godmother.
Favorite sports team or athlete?
NY Giants & Clemson Football
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ZABRINA NEGRON
Parent & Family Liaison, Easton Area MS
If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you choose? I would definitely like to meet Barack Obama.
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What is your favorite thing to do for self-care? Surrounding myself with things that make me happy and having an "unplug" day from technology.
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What is your favorite snack? I enjoy guacamole and red quinoa chia chips.
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ELISE SYMIA
Senior Site Coordinator, Easton Area HS
What lessons have your students at CIS taught you? My students have taught me you can still smile and find the light through the darkest times
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Favorite sports team? New York Yankees
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If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?
Lebanon
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DANIEL FOULK
Student Support Specialist Easton Area MS
How do you describe your work at CIS? I describe my work much like that of a guide. Students must choose their own path, but as case managers, we can act as an aid to navigation, making sure our students have the tools they need and keeping them from getting lost along the way.
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Something you can't live without?
Coffee
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JANICE PFEIFFER
Student Support Specialist, Easton Area HS
What is your favorite TV show or movie of all time? TV- Dateline & America's Most Wanted Movie-The Princess Bride and League of Their Own
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What is the best gift you have been given? A photo collage of my grandparents when they were young.
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BRIAN WITTREICH
Student Support Specialist, Easton Area HS
What is your favorite thing about working at CIS? The kids! There is no better feeling than watching a student progress through the school year and realize their potential.
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If you could meet anyone, who would you choose? Barack Obama
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Favorite thing to do for self-care? Stink at golf.
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FLEETWOOD AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
CALEB BAUKMAN
Site Coordinator, Fleetwood MS
What’s one thing you would tell your younger self in high school? Life is all about growth! Keep growing, Keep glowing, and Keep going!
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If you could meet anyone, who would you choose? Tupac Shakur
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Favorite thing to for for self-care?
Write poetry
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IRINA DELVALLE
Site Coordinator, Fleetwood High School
If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you choose?? Harriet Tubman
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What is one moment in your life when you felt really proud of yourself? Graduating College as a First Generation student and Immigrant
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LEHIGH CAREER & TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
BRENT ANDREW
Site Coordinator, LCTI
What’s one thing you would tell your younger self in high school? Speak out a little more and reflect on opportunities and mistakes.
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If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you choose? Tom Brady
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What is your favorite snack? Sour cream and onion chips!
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Lincoln Leadership Academy
HEATHER ANNUNZIATA
Senior Site Coordinator,
Lincoln Leadership Academy
Favorite thing about working at CIS?
I love participating in graduation and watching my students succeed.
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Favorite thing to do for self-care?
Mani/pedi, facial, massage... any spa service that Groupon offers!
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Go-to karaoke song?
Not Gon' Cry by Mary J. Blige
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NORTHWESTERN LEHIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you choose?
Brene Brown
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What's your favorite podcast?
Last Podcast on the Left
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What makes you feel at peace? Listening to classical music
SARAH HOTTENSTEIN
Site Coordinator, Northwestern Lehigh HS
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OCTORARA SCHOOL DISTRICT
What is your favorite TV show or movie of all time? The Green Mile
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What is your favorite thing to do for self-care? Go to the gym.
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Favorite sports team? Boston Celtics
DOMONIK LONDON
Site Coordinator, Octorara Middle School
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XAVIA MCCOLLUM
Site Coordinator, Octorara High School
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POCONO MOUNTAIN WEST SCHOOL DISTRICT
What is one moment in your life when you felt really proud of yourself? Moving from NYC to Pennsylvania and essentially starting over.
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What is your favorite thing to do for self-care? Go for a run
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Favorite Sports Teams? All New York Teams (Sorry Eagles fans!)
KATI MCMULLIN
Site Coordinator, Pocono Mountain West HS
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If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you choose?
Alfred the Great
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What was your first job? Zookeeper
JOSHUA GURIN
Site Coordinator, Clear Run ES
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If you could learn to do anything new, what would it be? I would like to learn how to keep bees! Beekeeping is a lost art. Plus I love honey.
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Favorite sports team or athlete? I am definitely a die hard Philadelphia Eagles fan. Every season of every year. Go Birds!
KRISTY MONTERO
Site Coordinator, Clear Run Intermediate School
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What is one moment in your life when you felt really proud of yourself? After finishing a full marathon!
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What is your favorite snack? Tortilla chips with salsa/queso/guacamole
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What was your first job? Babysitter and I loved it!
SARAH STIFF
Site Coordinator, Pocono Mountain West Junior HS
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READING SCHOOL DISTRICT
ANA ACOSTA-COLON
Student Support Specialist, Reading Southwest MS
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DARYLL ELLISON
Site Coordinator, Reading HS
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LORIS RODRIGUEZ
Site Coordinator, 10th & Penn ES
What is one moment in your life when you felt really proud of yourself? When I graduated college. No one else in my family had graduated college so it really felt like a huge accomplishment!
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What makes you feel at peace? Being in nature surrounded by sunlight.
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What is your favorite TV show of all time? Suits
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DEJALYN WARE
Site Coordinator, Southern MS
What’s one thing you would tell your younger self in high school? "You are enough."
What makes you feel at peace? Listening to music.
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Who is your hero? My mom.
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NICOLAS CAMACHO
Student Support Specialist, Southern MS
How do you describe your work at CIS? Exciting, challenging, creative, and fulfilling
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What is one moment when you felt really proud of yourself? When I became a father to my daughter and a grandfather to my grandson
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Favorite TV show of all time?
Chicago PD and Criminal Minds
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KEMMY FRANCIS
Student Support Specialist, Tyson-Schoener ES
If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you choose? Tyler Perry
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What books are you recommending to friends and family? The Perfect Marriage- Jeneva Rose
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What makes you feel at peace? My children's laughter.
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FRANCINE SCOBORIA
Community School Coordinator, Southwest Middle School
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What’s one thing you would tell your younger self in high school? Every obstacle is a learning opportunity, and it's good to ask for help and support.
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What’s your favorite family tradition? Large and competitive Scrabble games when we put four boards together!
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WANDA COLON
Community School Coordinator, 10th & Penn ES
What is your favorite thing about working at CIS? Working with parents and the community to establish a culture of partnerships to help improve schools.
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If you could meet anyone, who would you choose? Eleanor Roosevelt
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What is your favorite thing to do for self-care? Watch K Dramas
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MANUEL SOSTRE
Community School Coordinator, Tyson-Schoener
What is your favorite thing about working at CIS? I get to impact the lives of the students in a positive way.
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Favorite sports team? 49ers
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What is one moment in your life when you felt really proud of yourself? Graduating with my Bachelor's degree.
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STERLING YOUNG-TRAPP
Student Support Specialist, Reading High School
What lessons have your students at CIS taught you? When someone believes in them, their potential is limitless.
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What's your favorite podcast? New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce.
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If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you choose? Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
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SOUTHEAST DELCO SCHOOL DISTRICT
NYLA CHITTUM
Student Support Specialist, Academy Park HS
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TIFFANY HARRIS
Site Coordinator, Harris School
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VALERIE EGAN
Site Coordinator, Delcroft Schol
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Jazmine Hammond
Site Coordinator, Sharon Hill School
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ALIYA GRIFFIN
Site Coordinator, Academy Park HS
How do you describe your work at CIS? Being able to better the lives of children from the same background and neighborhoods as myself.
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What’s your favorite family tradition?Christmas Eve Dinner with my Sister. We open up our gifts together every year on that day.
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What was your first job? Old Navy
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Lindsey Holcombe
Site Coordinator, Darby Township School
What would you sing at Karaoke night? Taylor Swift All Too Well (10 Minute Version)
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What is your favorite thing to do for self-care? Escape into a good book
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What is the best gift you have been given? Becoming an Aunt -watching them grow up brings me so much joy!
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WHITEHALL-COPLAY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Gabriella DeMelfi
Site Coordinator, Whitehall-Coplay MS
What books are you recommending to friends and family? Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune
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What is your favorite snack? I love butter popcorn and I’m a big fan of any type of sour candy!
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Who is your hero? My mom is my hero! She inspires me every day and always encourages me to be the best version of myself!
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WILSON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT (NORTHAMPTON COUNTY)
ANGELA GERLACH
Site Coordinator, Wilson Area Intermediate School
How do you describe your work at CIS? I see myself as a coach to the adolescents that I serve. I steer the ship, they succeed!
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What's your favorite podcast? Anything true crime and fitness related.
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What is your favorite snack? BREAKFAST. I could eat breakfast foods for any meal or snack.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS, CIS OF EASTERN PA
BOARD CHAIR
Karianne Gelinas, Lehigh Valley Economic Development
VICE CHAIR
Adrian Marsh, Olympus Corporation of the Americas
TREASURER
Michael Zile, M&T Bank
SECRETARY
Raymon L. Williams, Tallgrass Energy
PAST CHAIR
Michelle Schmidt, PhD, Gettysburg College
Joetta Clark Diggs, 4-Time Olympian & Motivational Speaker
Lizette Epps, Alvernia University
Sandy Green, Kutztown Community Partnership
Angela K. Gosman, PPL Corporation
Hope Johnson, Lehigh Valley Health Network
Katelyn Mack, LINC
J. Stuart Pidcock, The Pidcock Company
Anne Zayaitz, Ph.D., Emerita, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania