After School Staff Bios

Jennifer is Director for all Dalton After School Programs and the On-Site Coordinator of After School Programs at the First Program. Jennifer is a Creative Writing graduate of Hunter College and achieved her Master’s Degree from Stony Brook University. She served in 2007-08 as Head Teacher for Kids Club in ASP and conducted the Fun House class after school. In addition to her enthusiasm for working with children in a school setting, Jennifer loves to write, knit, and crochet. She wrote briefly for Jukepop, a website dedicated to writing serials that appear weekly or bi-weekly. Much of her knit and crochet work reflects various superheroes and fandoms that inspire her.

June is Associate Director of After School Programs and On-Site coordinator of After School Programs at the Middle School. June is a graduate of both Grinnell College where she majored in English and Music as well as Teachers College at Columbia University where she received her Master of Arts in Music Education. This is June’s third year in the Dalton Community, and she could not be prouder to spend her time with the after school program. When she is not working with students, June enjoys choral singing, fiber arts, and reading.

Dorota is Assistant Director of FP After School and Head Teacher for Fun House and Kids Club. She is the daily instructor for Fun House, Dorota formerly taught in Poland and now teaches in New York City. She has worked in the Dalton After School Program for many years, providing K-3 students with nurturing and experienced supervision, while offering a range of fun and challenging activities for those signed up for ASP’s extended day. She also formerly supervised the High School Community Service students who joined us for our Homework Corner, GoodSport, and Kid Companion programs after school.

ARD is an all-female contemporary dance company based in New Jersey led by Artistic Director Ariel Grossman. ARD’s mission is to champion female creatives through original choreography, commissioned music, and curated family and educational programming. Through movement, ARD creates a community of vulnerability and acceptance, providing opportunities for hope and connection.