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.
Who is your hero?
Martin Luther King Jr.
Do you collect anything?
U.S. Coins
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WENDY SEIFFERT
Vice President of Operations
What lessons have students at CIS taught you? They have taught me to see everyone's unique life experiences - challenges and all - as opportunities.
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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MARK BLASINI
Systems & Help Desk Manager
Favorite thing about working at CIS?
Working with kind-hearted, caring staff.
What's your favorite thing to do for self-care?
Play piano.
What's your go-to Karaoke Night song?
Crazy Little Thing Called Love, Queen
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ANANT AGNIHOTRI
Program Manager
What is your favorite thing about working at CIS? Seeing the power of a community.
What is one moment when you felt really proud of yourself? When I became the Junior National Champion in Equestrian in India
What makes you feel at peace?
Cooking
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PHIL PARISE
Program Manager
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.
Favorite family tradition?
Daddy-daughter day with my little girl
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LYNNE WOODARD
Restorative Practices, Project Manager
What's one thing you'd tell your younger self in high school?
Never pass up any opportunities to learn.
Build relationships with healthy peers.
If you could meet anyone, who would you choose?
Eric Dolphy and John Coltrane
Who's your hero? My father.
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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.
Favorite movie of all time? Karate Kid
Favorite thing to do for self-care?
Daily workouts
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MIGDALIA GARCIA
Director of Operations
How do you describe your work at CIS? Supporting and encouraging our site coordinators so they can focus on empowering our students.
Favorite movie of all time?
Moana or A Bronx Tale
What makes you feel at peace?
Relaxing with my family
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JON IRONS
Data and Evaluation Manager
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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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.
Favorite sports team? Penn State Football--We Are!
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REBECCA KELLER
Program Manager
What lessons have your students at CIS taught you? Students learn best when they feel safe, respected, and understood.
What’s your favorite family tradition? Cookie baking around the holidays.
What makes you feel at peace? Sitting on the beach.
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DARLINE NYANGWESO
Program Manager
What is one moment in your life when you felt really proud of yourself? Graduating with my Master's
What is your favorite TV show or movie of all time? Bridgerton
What’s your favorite family tradition? Thanksgiving with the family and friends playing board games after eating.
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GINA AMBRUSICO
Restorative Practices Coach
Favorite thing about working at CIS?
Having the honor and privilege to work with our team in the EASD and our admin office. Also, knowing the very positive impact we have on families and schools.
Favorite thing to do for self-care? Meditating in prayer and working out
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MARIA ESPOSITO
Vice President of Advancement
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!
Your first job? Slinging cheesesteaks at White House Hoagies in Scranton, PA. Yes, it was as glamorous as it sounds.
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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.
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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TAMMY PATTERSON
Director of Human Resources
Favorite thing about working at CIS?
Knowing that we are making a positive impact on so many students' lives.
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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KATHY HECKMAN
Office Manager
Favorite thing about working at CIS?
I enjoy the people and the variety of my work. Never a dull moment!
What makes you feel at peace?
Knowing our children and grandchildren are doing well and are safe.
Something you can't live without?
Chocolate!
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ERIN PHILLIPS
Career & Work Force 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.
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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ALLENTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT
GARDENYS FERNANDEZ
Site Coordinator, Trexler MS
What is your favorite thing about working at CIS? Providing the resources and tools that our students and their family need to be stable and enjoy life.
If you could be any fictional character, who would you choose?
Hermione Granger from Harry Potter
What's something new you'd like to learn? Cook Sancocho like my mom.
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NANCY RUIZ
Community School Coordinator, Sheridan ES
Favorite thing about working at CIS? Having a diverse TEAM and leadership that guides you and supports you.
Favorite TV show of all time?
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
What books are you recommending to friends & family? Too many. Man's Search For Meaning by Viktor Frankl
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ELLIE SANTIAGO
Community School Coordinator, Roosevelt ES
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Denasia Mosteller
Community School Coordinator, Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays Elementary
Is there any product that you couldn't live without?? Burt's Bees Cucumber Mint Chapstick! I always have it with me
What is your favorite thing about working at CIS? Being able to support students and their families through the means of community resources and making connections!
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EFURU EUGENE
Community School Coordinator, Harrison Morton MS
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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
What is your favorite thing to do for self-care? Date night or take a walk
What is the best gift you have been given? Kids, of course!
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JEFFREY ESPINOLA
Community School Coordinator, Washington ES
What’s one thing you would tell your younger self in high school? Explore as many interest as possible and work hard.
What is your favorite thing to do for self-care? Bike rides
What books are you recommending to friends and family? The Power of Now and The Four Agreements
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MEGAN OBLESCHUK
Community School Coordinator, Central Elementary School
What is your favorite thing about working at CIS? Being able to build relationships and a community feel in our school.
What is your favorite thing to do for self-care? Kayaking and family game nights!
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DOMINIQUE CONNOR
Site Coordinator, Harrison Morton Middle School
How do you describe your work at CIS? Working at CIS is BEYOND fulfilling , it’s self serving to re-establish community in your workplace.
What is your favorite TV show or movie of all time? Law & Order SVU
What lessons have your students at CIS taught you? It’s ok to say nothing at times, your presence is enough.
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NICOLE GALUPPO
Activities Coordinator, Trexler MS
What is your favorite TV show or movie of all time? The first three Pirates of the Caribbean movies
Do you collect anything? Vintage pyrex bowls and bakeware!
What is your favorite thing to do for self-care? A very long skin care routine
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RENEE O'NEIL
Community School Coordinator, Trexler MS
What is your favorite thing about working at CIS? I love being surrounded by people who believe in making schools a place where students feel they matter and they belong.
What’s your favorite family tradition?Going to the Philadelphia Thanksgiving Parade every year!
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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.
What was your first job? Working at a local pool in the city of Allentown.
What’s your favorite family tradition? Going up to Lake Wallenpaupack with my family.
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HALEY ROGERS
Activities Coordinator, Central Elementary School
If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you choose? Brene Brown or Ellen DeGeneres
What is your favorite thing to do for self-care? Play with Snickers, my 3 year old mini Goldendoodle puppy
What makes you feel at peace? I would say giving back to people within my community.
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MICHELLE SEYMOUR
Community School Coordinator, Union Terrace Elementary
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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, Mount Penn Elementary School
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BETHLEHEM AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
NICOLE BEAUCHAMP
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.
What would you sing at karaoke night?
Just a friend- Mario
What's your favorite podcast?
Ones dealing with stress and anxiety as well as true crime and paranormal experiences.
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TAMMIE MORALES-KOCH
Site Coordinator, Northeast MS
What’s one thing you would tell your younger self in high school? You are terrific just as you are be true to yourself.
What is your favorite thing to do for self-care? Planning monthly girls night out with friends.
If you could meet anyone, who would you choose? Oprah Winfrey
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GENA HOLMES
Community School Coordinator, Lincoln ES
What is your favorite thing about working at CIS? I love that my job allows me to serve a community that I hold so close to my heart.
What is one moment when you felt really proud of yourself? I felt extremely proud the day my husband and I became licensed foster parents.
Favorite snack? Spoonfuls of Nutella
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JULIA GLEASON
Site Coordinator, Freedom HS
What is your favorite TV show or movie of all time? Grey's Anatomy
What’s one thing you would tell your younger self in high school? There is no limit to your potential.
Who is your hero? The youth I work with daily. How resilient they are is truly inspiring..
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BRIA DEWS
Site Coordinator, Fountain Hill ES
What is one thing you would tell your younger self in high school? I would tell my younger self that it will all make sense in a few years, trust your journey.
Do you collect anything? I collect vinyl records.
If you could meet anyone, who would you choose? Maya Angelou
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ELIZA SUKANICK
Community School Coordinator, Northeast MS
What is your favorite TV show or movie of all time? A League of Their Own "There's no crying in baseball!"
What’s one thing you would tell your younger self in high school? Don't ever give up, it will all work out the way it is supposed to.
What is your favorite thing to do for self-care? Gardening and growing vegetables from seed.
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Halina John
Site Coordinator, Broughal MS
What is one moment in your life when you felt really proud of yourself? Graduating with my masters degree
What would you sing at Karaoke night? I Wanna Dance With Somebody-- Whitney Houston
Favorite sports team or athlete?
Penn State Fooball
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ALANA LOWE
Site Coordinator, Freemansburg ES
What is your favorite thing about working at CIS? Working with the students and watching their growth overtime.
If you could be any fictional character, who would you choose?
Storm from the X-Men
Favorite thing to do for self-care?
Listen to music
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EAST PENN SCHOOL DISTRICT
AMY WILLIAMS
Site Coordinator, Emmaus HS
Favorite thing about working at CIS? Developing relationships with the students and being a support to them.
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.
First job? A local bakery in high school when I was in high school
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KRISTEN HACKMAN
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.
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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EASTON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
ELISE SYMIA
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
Favorite sports team? New York Yankees
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?
Lebanon
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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.
If you could meet anyone, who would you choose? Barack Obama
Favorite thing to do for self-care? Stink at golf.
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NICOLE BRODT
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.
Favorite thing to do for self-care? Spending time with my family and puppy!
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JONATHAN TORRES
Program Aide, Easton Area MS
What is your favorite thing about working at CIS? The connection with the community
If you could get paid to do anything in the world, what would it be? Traveling Photographer
What’s your favorite family tradition? You have to wear PJs if you're doing Thanksgiving with us!
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JEANINE STANILIOUS
Community School Coordinator, Paxinosa ES
How do you describe your work at CIS? My work at CIS is very rewarding. I am able to make connections each day with our amazing families and community members!
Go-to Karaoke song? Oh, I can't pick just one song... I am an 80's girl that grew up on Karaoke!
Who is your hero? My dad
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REINALDO SANCHEZ
Student Support Specialist, Easton Area HS
How do you describe your work at CIS? Diverse & adventurous. All students are different. Every situation that a student allows me to be part of, allows me to grow professionally.
If you could learn to do anything new, what would it be? Master playing acoustic guitar.
What is your favorite TV show of all time? How I Met Your Mother
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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
What is the best gift you have been given? A photo collage of my grandparents when they were young.
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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.
What books are you recommending to friends and family? Mindset by Carol S. Dweck
Favorite sports team or athlete? New York Mets
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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.
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.
What is your favorite snack? I enjoy guacamole and red quinoa chia chips.
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GIVEL LEDESMA
Parent & Family Liaison, Paxinosa ES
What is your favorite thing about working at CIS? My coworkers, and their passion to help those in need.
Favorite thing to do for self-care? Rest, nap and watch Grey's Anatomy.
If you could learn to do anything new, what would it be? Play the guitar and piano.
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ANNETTE TAPIA
Social Worker, Easton Area HS
What is your favorite thing to do for self-care? I exercise, meditate, pray and scrapbook!
What is your favorite family tradition? Making traditional Puerto Rican food for my sons on Thanksgiving and Christmas.
How would you describe your work at CIS? Exciting, challenging, rewarding and satisfying!
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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.
Something you can't live without?
Coffee
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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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STACEE BANKO
Community School Coordinator, Cheston ES
What is your favorite thing about working at CIS? The relationship I am building with he staff and community at Cheston.
What is your favorite TV show or movie of all time? A League of Their Own
What makes you feel at peace? Listening to a thunderstorm
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GOVERNOR MIFFLIN SCHOOL DISTRICT
MACK GARVIN
Site Coordinator, Governor Mifflin HS
What is one moment in your life when you felt really proud of yourself? College graduation, birth of both of my children
What would you sing at Karaoke night? "Return of the Mack" by Mark Morrison "My namesake of course!"
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KUTZTOWN AREA, FLEETWOOD AREA, & BRANDYWINE HEIGHTS AREA SCHOOLS
CALEB BAUKMAN
Site Coordinator, Kutztown/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!
If you could meet anyone, who would you choose? Tupac Shakur
Favorite thing to for for self-care?
Write poetry
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RACHEL THOMAS
Site Coordinator, Kutztown High School
What is your favorite thing to do for self-care? Exercise - especially classes where the focus is on a specific type of exercise or muscle group. It gets me out of my head and completely present.
What would you sing at Karaoke night? "Wanted Dead or Alive" - Bon Jovi. Hey, don't judge me. I'm from New Jersey.
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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
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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MARY KATE MANNINO
Site Coordinator, Brandywine Heights MS
What is your favorite TV show or movie of all time?? Lord of the Rings
What is your favorite thing to do for self-care? Running and walking my dog, Lady!
Favorite Sports team or athlete? I love Duke basketball! I grew up watching the Coach K ‘92 team.
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SARAH HOTTENSTEIN
Site Coordinator, Kutztown Area MS
If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you choose? Brene Brown
What's your favorite podcast? Last Podcast on the Left
What makes you feel at peace? Listening to Classical Music
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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.
If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you choose? Tom Brady
What is your favorite snack? Sour cream and onion chips!
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JASMINE HEMANS
Social Worker, LCTI
What is your favorite thing about working at CIS? Building relationships with students and their families!
What’s your favorite family tradition? Spending Christmas morning with my family.
Do you collect anything? Coffee mugs!
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Lincoln Leadership Academy
Favorite thing about working at CIS?
I truly LOVE spending time and having fun with my students. They always make my day interesting, I am never bored.
Favorite thing to do for self-care?
Mani/pedi, facial, massage... any spa service that Groupon offers!
Go-to karaoke song?
Not Gon' Cry by Mary J. Blige
HEATHER ANNUNZIATA
Site Coordinator, Lincoln Leadership Academy
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READING SCHOOL DISTRICT
NICOLAS CAMACHO
Student Support Specialist, Southern MS
How do you describe your work at CIS? Exciting, challenging, creative, and fulfilling
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
Favorite TV show of all time?
Chicago PD and Criminal Minds
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FRANCINE SCOBORIA
Community School Coordinator, Southwest Middle School
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.
What’s your favorite family tradition? Large and competitive Scrabble games when we put four boards together!
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MARITZA VARGAS
Site Coordinator, 10th & Penn
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ANA ACOSTA-COLON
Student Support Specialist, Reading Southwest MS
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WANDA COLON
Parent & Family Liaison, Reading SD
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.
If you could meet anyone, who would you choose? Eleanor Roosevelt
What is your favorite thing to do for self-care? Watch K Dramas
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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.
Who is your hero? My mom.
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DARYLL ELLISON
Site Coordinator, Reading HS
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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
What books are you recommending to friends and family? The Perfect Marriage- Jeneva Rose
What makes you feel at peace? My children's laughter.
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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.
What's your favorite podcast? New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce.
If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you choose? Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
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MANUEL SOSTRE
Community School Coordinator, Tyson-Schoener
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WHITEHALL-COPLAY SCHOOL DISTRICT
JAMIE HUNARA
Site Coordinator, Whitehall-Coplay MS
What would you tell your younger self in high school?
Appreciate the journey
What is one moment in your life when you felt really proud of yourself? When I purchased a home for me and my son
What was your first job?
Dog Groomer
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WILSON SCHOOL DISTRICT (BERKS COUNTY)
CRISELL AYALA
Site Coordinator, Southern MS
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WILSON 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!
What's your favorite podcast? Anything true crime and fitness related.
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
Michelle Schmidt, PhD, Moravian University
VICE CHAIR
Karianne Gelinas, Lehigh Valley Economic Development
TREASURER
Michael Zile, M&T Bank
SECRETARY
Raymon L. Williams, Air Products and Chemicals, INC.
PAST CHAIR
Tyler Papaz, Cornerstone Advisors Asset Management LLC
Joetta Clark Diggs, 4-Time Olympian & Motivational Speaker
Sandy Green, Kutztown University
Hope Johnson, Lehigh Valley Health Network
Adrian Marsh, Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Ellen Millard-Kern, Lehigh Valley Public Media
Constance K. Nelson, Gross McGinley, LLP
Reginald Romain, ADP
Anne Zayaitz, Ph.D., Kutztown University of Pennsylvania