Hi my name is Melissa and I have been working with GBAC since last summer. I love working with the kids and am happy to be a part of such a great program!

Hi! My name is Cathy. My husband and I were both born and raised in Guilford. We have two grown children that I had the privilege of staying home with when they were young. For the last nine years I have been working at Calvin Leete as a kindergarten para and office para, joining the GCC BASC Summer Camp team last year. Working with children has always been fun and energizing to me; I love seeing kids being kids, learning, growing and having fun. When I’m not working I enjoy spending time with my family, walking my dog, cooking, puzzles and catching live local music with friends. Anyone that knows me knows that I never stop singing!

Hi, my name is Jordan and I have been with the BASC program for 4 years. I recently graduated from Eastern Connecticut State University with a degree in Early Childhood Education and will begin teaching preschool in the fall. When I’m not working, I enjoy spending time with my friends, family or outside in the sun.

Adaline Graver (Addie) is a first-year staff member on the GCC BASC crew! Apart from being a counselor, Addie enjoys baking, running, and spending time outside. This fall, Addie will be attending the University of Connecticut and is very excited about working this summer!

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Hi! I have been working for the Guilford Before and After School Program since 1997. In my time here, I have implemented countless fun gym games. I have taught speed cup stacking to many children here at the program and even participate annually in the breaking of a world record of the greatest number of children stacking on one day. I also recently started instructing the children how to complete Rubix Cubes! In my spare time, I enjoy traveling the country visiting different baseball stadiums. To date, I have watched baseball in 29 stadiums with 1 more to go.

My name is Diane Maio. I am a staff member at Guilford before and after school care program. I have been with the program since 2014. l am also employed by Guilford Public schools a kindergarten Para-educator. I have three children, Brittney who is 25 years old and resides in Virginia and is currently going through the sheriffs Academy. Brandon who is 21, and has just completed his junior hockey career in Canada and is now employed by the town of Hamden and Alexa who is 19 , and is a student at Southern Connecticut State University studying sociology and criminal justice. In my spare time I enjoy going shopping, spending time with my family and friends and especially going to the beach! I have been a Guilford resident for the past 28 years.

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My name is Sabrina Mone, I am a sophomore at Southern Connecticut State University. I am going to school to be an elementary school teacher! When I’m not at work or school I enjoy spending time with friends and family.

Hi, my name is Trish and I have been an after care teacher at Calvin Leete for a year. I love spending time with the kids in the program and organizing crafts and other fun activities for them. I am currently in high school and I plan on going to college to possibly become a speech-language pathologist!

I have been working for the Before and After Care program for 6 years and am really enjoying it! I have always loved kids and started babysitting when I was a teenager. Outside of work I love to get together with friends and family. I also, love to go for long rides, especially during the fall foliage.

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Hi my name is Ava and I have worked alongside GBASC since 2021! I was born and raised in Guilford, recently graduated from the University of Connecticut, and will be attending Southern Connecticut State University for my Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology. Outside of work and being a student, I love to read and spend time with my family!

Hi everyone! My name is Lindsey Smith and I recently graduated from UConn with my Masters in Social Work! I hope to work with children and adolescents in a therapeutic setting in the future. I have been working at the program for the past three school years and it has been such a great experience getting to know all the students and families. In my free time, I love going to the beach and spending time with my friends and family!

Hi! My name is Lily Tietjen. I am currently a student at Fairfield University where I’m studying psychology and education. My goal is to become an elementary school teacher! During my free time, I love relaxing at the beach, going for walks or runs, reading, and spending time with my friends and family. I truly enjoy working with the kids and getting to be a part of their day!

Hi! Krista here! I have been working in Early Childhood Education for many years. I love children of all ages because I enjoy doing interactive activities with them! I love soy lattes, playing tennis and going on the Hammonassett Trail. I also have a deep love for Celine Dion and astrology!

Hi my name is Gina Whitmore. I have two sons. I enjoy cooking and love spending time with my family and friends. I also enjoy the beach and the ocean. I work at Guilford Lakes with the before and after school program. I love the children and I think our program is fantastic! We all work together to make sure our program is a safe and fun place to be.