Education
- Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Southern Illinois University of Edwardsville, IL – 2022
- Master of Science in Kinesiology – Physical Education & Coaching Pedagogy, Southern Illinois University of Edwardsville, IL – 2026
Work Experience
- Site Manager – Boys & Girls Club of Greater St. Louis Serving Bethalto, IL – March 2025-May 2026
- Program Coordinator – Boys & Girls Club of Greater St. Louis Serving Bethalto, IL – 2023-2025
- First Grade Teacher – Brighton Elementary, IL – 2021-2022
- Youth Development Professional – Boys & Girls Club of Greater St. Louis Serving Bethalto, IL – 2019-2023
Years at the Cub/Club Kid Experience/Experience of Your Kids at the Club
- 8 years of youth development experience with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis.
- Former Club Kid: I joined a Boys & Girls Club in the Greater St. Louis area when I was 10 years old, this is where I was first introduced to the family-like atmosphere, endless opportunity, and the true impact that the Boys & Girls Club provides to youth and families.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement youth programs focused on supporting members’ physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development.
Cultivate strong relationships with schools, families, and the community to connect youth to opportunities. - Support learning in a way that encourages youth to grow their perspectives, but also learn important life skills they can carry with them throughout their lives.
- Lead enrichment programs with key focus areas in academic success, arts, athletics, and most importantly FUN!
One reason you love working here.
Having grown up in a small community in Southern Illinois, in a very similar community to Half Moon Bay, I certainly feel right at home. While I haven’t been with BGCC for very long, I can safely say that I love working here in a shared and collaborative environment, and seeing the impact that another small community can have on youth. Coming out to the Coast and getting a chance to be a part of something as impactful as BGCC, is not only rewarding in itself, but brings me pride as a previous club kid to share the love and impact we can have with others.