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Meet Our Staff Todd Morse (Mr. Morse) founded and has been running the Hardy After-School Program
since its inception in 2001. He studied forestry at the University of Vermont
before spending two years in Madagascar volunteering with Peace Corps. After
returning to the U.S., Todd climbed for a tree company before beginning his
Master Degree in Elementary Education at Lesley College. He worked at an
after-school program in Reading before beginning the program here at Hardy.
Todd has a wife and daughter and lives in Arlington. One of his favorite
activities in after-school is when he teaches rock climbing and high ropes
course skills to the 4th and 5th graders. He looks forward to accompany the
5th graders each year on their Science Camp trip to RI. Stephanie Ho (Ms. Ho) graduated from SUNY College at Cortland with a B.S. in P.E.
While working as a personal trainer at the West Suburban YMCA in Newton she
also was a part of the Live Y’er’s after-school
program. Thus began her love of after-school programs and has worked for the
last 16 school years in both public and private programs as a teacher,
Assistant Director, and Director. She recently came from The Rashi School in Newton as a 3rd grade Assistant Teacher
and the Extended Day Director. She enjoys doing many outdoor activities such
as going to the beach, hiking, biking, downhill skiing, hockey, kayaking,
canoeing and loves to listen to live music bands, dance, and travel. Jen Davis (Ms. Davis) Ms. Davis is happy to be back for her fourth school year at
HASP. During the day she teaches in Mrs. Trivino
4th grade classroom. At the end of the day she loves coming down to
after-school to throw around a football, help with homework or computer tech,
or simply sketch next to a child in art class. Her favorite children’s books
are the Harry Potter
and Percy Jackson
series and The Phantom
Tollbooth. Ms. Davis graduated from Emerson College with a BA in
Theatre Education and is currently getting her MA in Elementary Education at
Cambridge College. When school is not in session she can be found teaching
drama and movement classes at the ACA and the Munroe or just enjoying all
that Boston has to offer. Kim Nigro (Ms. Kim) will be leading Hasps Art program. Kim
was a resident artist from North Carolina where she taught children mural
painting projects. She holds a Master's degree from Cambridge College and a
BA degree in Fine art from Chamberlayne School of
Design. Kim was also an Americorps member for Save
the Children where she worked with children making art, and made bookmarks
that were shipped to schools world wide. Kim hope to explore different techniques used in art with the
children, and have them discover art and expression. Chad Gray (Mr. Chad) is our newest addition to the HASP and will be working as
the art assistant teacher. He was born and raised in Wayland, MA. He attended
the University of Maryland, College Park and graduated with a Bachelor of
Arts in Economics in 2005. He has held jobs in a variety of fields including
retail management, marketing and corporate accounting. For the past three years he has worked
nights, weekends and summers at a local swim and tennis club as a lifeguard
and camp counselor. In May 2011, he earned a second Bachelor’s degree from
Framingham State University, graduating Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of
Arts in Art Studio with a concentration in Art Education and a minor in Art
5-12. He is a high-energy licensed art teacher who enjoys traveling, playing
and watching sports and of course art. Ad Walker (Mr. Ad)
is excited to be joining HASP as the History Aide this year. After
receiving a B.A. in American Studies from Yale University, Ad has returned to
his home town of Boston to pursue his love of teaching. For the past
seven years, Ad has worked with children of all ages on farms and gardens
around New England, predominantly at Farm & Wilderness Camps in Plymouth,
VT, where he developed garden programming and led campers on overnight trips.
When not in the classroom, Ad can be found hiking, biking, or lost in a book
somewhere. He is excited to be working with Mr. Andy and can't wait to
explore all the incredible stories of the past with the students at HASP! Ben Ostrow (Mr. Ben) is the new lead gym teacher at HASP, and
in his first year on the Hardy After School staff. Before coming to
Arlington, Ben worked for three summers at Running Brook Day Camp in Waltham,
where he knew several Hardy students as campers! He recently graduated
from Brandeis University with a degree in politics and philosophy. This
year will be spent figuring out whether he pursues a law degree or more
likely, a career in education. As much as he loves studying, Ben
prefers being outdoors, playing games with kids, and playing sports,
particularly basketball and baseball. He is proud to call himself a
three-time champion of the surprisingly competitive intramural wiffleball league at Brandeis, and was voted the biggest
Red Sox fan by his senior year high school class. He is very excited to
team with Luis and lead the gym program at HASP. Luis Salas (Mr. Luis) is our new Gym Assistant at the after school program. He is
originally from Queens, New York but has lived all over the country including
California, Texas, Florida and New Jersey. Mr. Luis has lived in
Massachusetts over the last 8 years and has worked with children, individuals
with special needs, teenage boys in crisis as well as the elderly in a
variety of capacities and settings. Mr. Luis is pursuing his bachelor’s
degree with a double major in special ed as well as
counseling. Jen Flores (Ms Jen) is a “California transplant” and also a
veteran of the HASP. Returning after a two year absence, she holds a B.S. and
MSAE from San Jose State and the Massachusetts College of Art. She has a
micro business of clothing design. Aside from designing and sewing Jen also
does mix media artwork. Jen will be teaching Community Service with Mona. “I
am excited to be back at Hardy and to develop this new program for the after
school!” Mona Haraidi, (Ms
Mona) a veteran member
of the Hardy After School staff, grew up in Egypt in a small town called Damanhar. “Ms. Mona” is a mother with one daughter who
attends high school in Arlington. In Egypt, Mona studied administration for
two years after high school. She has lived in the United States for 15 years
and also has lived in Santa Fe, N.M., as well as Massachusetts. Mona is
currently studying management at Cambridge College. Lois Luberice (Ms. Luberice)
This marks year three at HASP for Ms. Luberice and
she could not think of a better place to be! Ms. Luberice
is the leading science teacher. She also teaches K-3 during the day at the
Hardy School. She worked at Harvard Medical this past summer and cant wait to embark her new
knowledge on the students. Ms. Luberice graduated
Cum Laude with a degree in Biochemistry at UMass Boston. She is definite
science nerd who loves fashion! She really enjoys traveling the world and
both playing and watching sports. Ms. Luberice has
visited Australia every year since 2007. It is her home away from home. She
can’t wait to go back and spend some time there soon. In the meantime she is
looking forward this school year and putting together something special for
the students, parents, and staff. Rose Deng (Ms. Rose) received a Bachelor’s degree in Physics from Hamilton
College. During college, she conducted research in the nanotechnology
and optics field. She has enjoyed coaching kids in various sports
and looks to forward to combining her love of science and instructing as the
new assistant science teacher. Outside of the classroom Ms. Rose likes
to stay active and play sports such as rugby, lacrosse, and snowboarding. |
Hardy After-School Program 52 Lake Street,
Arlington, MA 02474 (781)
316-3734