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After School Staff Bios

Spring 2023

Kevin Gordon

Kevin is the founder of GX Studios Lab and a 3D Artist/Generalist who graduated from Mercy College with his BFA in 3D Modeling and Animation. He is currently pursuing his Masters degree in Georgia but still remains an active part of the Dalton community with the Little Dalton Inventors class he created. Kevin loves 3D design as it enables him to use constructive thinking and problem solving to make great ideas come to life. He has been an instructor, mentor, and tutor for many children over the past few years. He has primarily worked in after school programs and believes that the future of learning is in the 3D and digital medium field. In addition to 3D design, he experiments with re-creating various different inventions in his free time. Being ever-curious, he is always looking into and researching how different inventions and techniques came to be.

Mark Gordon

Mark has been in the Education field for over 12 years, and has been guiding students through the admissions process helping them become nurses, medical assistants, and automotive technicians. He is currently teaching Little Inventors to our Kindergartners. Mark is a tech savvy individual who isn’t afraid to take a few things apart to get them fixed! He is also an avid Star Wars fan who enjoys superhero movies. In addition to his after school program work, Mark has joined the Dalton Middle School and High School Admissions team as of Fall 2022!

Gotham Tennis Academy

Gotham teaches players to progress to their full potential whether they are beginners, intermediates, or advanced players. We realize that players have different capabilities and goals. Using Gotham’s proven methods – developed from decades of experience as professional instructors, world-class players and college coaches – we strive to provide the best tennis experience for each player in our system. We have a simple goal: enabling each player to reach his/her full potential playing this wonderful sport, not only now, but also for a lifetime. Our tennis programs are offered year-round to players of all ages and skill levels. Our tennis professionalsare some of the most talented, personable and engaging tennis pros in New York City. We are passionate about helping you improve all aspects of your tennis game.

Joel S. Kassan (Gotham Tennis Academy)

Joel is a co-owner and chief executive of Gotham Tennis Academy (www.gothamtennis.com) in New York City and the Hamptons. He has extensive experience developing and overseeing innovative tennis programs utilizing highly trained tennis teachers. Gotham Tennis Academy offers its players, especially young athletes, a proven system for learning fundamental tennis skills in a positive and supportive environment. Joel holds a Master’s degree from the University of