Who We Are
Meet the BASEC Board of Directors
BASEC is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. The BASEC Board of Directors has fiduciary responsibility for the organization and governs all decisions regarding finances and vision.
![Sandi McKinley, BASEC Board President / Chair](/content/uploads/Sandi-McKinley.jpg)
Sandi McKinley
![Karine Stanislaus BASEC Board](/content/uploads/Karine-Stanislaus-20171220_0004-crop-scaled.jpg)
Karine Stanislaus
![Helen Marrow, BASEC Board Director](/content/uploads/Helen-Marrow.jpg)
Helen Marrow
![Manami Shizuka, BASEC Board Director](/content/uploads/Manami-Shizuka.jpg)
Manami Shizuka
![BASEC-Andrew-Mountford](/content/uploads/Andrew-Mountford.jpg)
Andrew Mountford
![Jon Decker](https://belmontbasec.org/content/plugins/awsm-team-pro/images/default-user.png)
Jon Decker
![Prakriti Majumdar](https://belmontbasec.org/content/plugins/awsm-team-pro/images/default-user.png)
Prakriti Majumdar
![Jess Krefting](https://belmontbasec.org/content/plugins/awsm-team-pro/images/default-user.png)
Jess Krefting
![Emily Rando](https://belmontbasec.org/content/plugins/awsm-team-pro/images/default-user.png)
Emily Rando
![Laura Kane](https://belmontbasec.org/content/plugins/awsm-team-pro/images/default-user.png)
Laura Kane
![Sandi McKinley, BASEC Board President / Chair](/content/uploads/Sandi-McKinley.jpg)
President / Chair
Sandi McKinley
Sandi McKinley is the President of SectorWind, a consulting practice that works with social-sector organizations and their funders to build financial health and strategic resilience. She is a parent to two sons who attend Belmont High school and first became involved with BASEC when her older son attended Kindergarten at Burbank.
![Karine Stanislaus BASEC Board](/content/uploads/Karine-Stanislaus-20171220_0004-crop-scaled.jpg)
Treasurer
Karine Stanislaus
Karine is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). Karine got involved with BASEC after she witnessed first hand the commitment and dedication of the entire BASEC team and how she found the services provided by BASEC invaluable, especially for working parents to fill the after school gap that exists till the end of the business day.
![Jon Decker](https://belmontbasec.org/content/plugins/awsm-team-pro/images/default-user.png)
Jon Decker
Jon is general counsel at Viken Detection. His daughter attends BASEC @ Chenery.
![Prakriti Majumdar](https://belmontbasec.org/content/plugins/awsm-team-pro/images/default-user.png)
Prakriti Majumdar
Prakriti’s son attends BASEC @ Chenery.
![Jess Krefting](https://belmontbasec.org/content/plugins/awsm-team-pro/images/default-user.png)
Jess Krefting
Jess is the Secretary of the BASEC Board of Directors. Her son attends BASEC @ Green Meadow.
![Emily Rando](https://belmontbasec.org/content/plugins/awsm-team-pro/images/default-user.png)
Emily Rando
Emily is a partner at PwC. Her son and daughter attend BASEC @ Green Meadow.
![Laura Kane](https://belmontbasec.org/content/plugins/awsm-team-pro/images/default-user.png)
Laura Kane
Laura is an Assistant Professor at Worcester State University. Her son attends BASEC @ Chenery and her daughter attends BASEC @ Burbank.
All BASEC Board meetings are open to all program families. BASEC Board meetings are usually held once a month. Minutes of meetings are available upon request. Individual sites also occasionally conduct informal meetings, open houses, or discussion groups focused on program-related issues and/or opportunities, at which current and prospective program participants and their parents or guardians are welcome and encouraged to attend.
BASEC is a family governed, non-profit collaborative. Family participation on all levels is expected and encouraged. If you’re interested in serving on the BASEC Board or getting involved at your BASEC Site, please contact us.
Meet the BASEC Team
BASEC’s team is dedicated to developing creative, resilient, resourceful and responsible youth.
![BASEC-Andrew-Mountford](/content/uploads/Andrew-Mountford.jpg)
Andrew Mountford
![BASEC Annie Gladfelter](/content/uploads/Annie-Gladfelter-1.jpg)
Annie Gladfelter
![BASEC Amanda Burke](/content/uploads/Amanda-Burke.jpg)
Amanda Burke
![BASEC Sarah Houtmeyers](/content/uploads/Sarah-Houtmeyers.jpg)
Sarah Houtmeyers
![BASEC Michael Clark](/content/uploads/Michael-Clark.jpg)
Michael Clark
![BASEC Brandon Heisler](/content/uploads/Brandon-Heisler.jpg)
Brandon Heisler
![BASEC Ellen McEllin](/content/uploads/Ellen-McEllin.jpg)
Ellen McEllin
![BASEC Viviana Sanchez](/content/uploads/Viviana-Sanchez.jpg)
Viviana Sanchez
![BASEC Clare McGladrigan](/content/uploads/Clare-McGladrigan.jpg)
Clare McGladrigan
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Blake Stensland
![BASEC Felisia Sainz](/content/uploads/Felisia-Sainz.jpg)
Felisia Sainz
![BASEC Alex DeMaris](/content/uploads/Alex-DeMaris.jpg)
Alex DeMaris
![BASEC Vana Keledjian](/content/uploads/Vana-Keledjian.jpg)
Vana Keledjian
![BASEC Sam Taber](/content/uploads/Sam-Taber.jpg)
Sam Taber
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Karen Shea
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Vicky O’Regan
![BASEC Gaelen McGrail](/content/uploads/Gaelen-McGrail.jpg)
Gaelen McGrail
![BASEC Jamie Meditz](/content/uploads/Jamie-Meditz-1.jpg)
Jamie Meditz
![BASEC James Burke](/content/uploads/James-Burke.jpg)
James Burke
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Trevor Donahue
![BASEC Carter Eichenberg](/content/uploads/Carter-Eichenberg.jpg)
Carter Eichenberg
![BASEC Andrea Grant](/content/uploads/Andrea-Grant.jpg)
Andrea Grant
![BASEC Elaine Arvantis](/content/uploads/Elaine-Arvantis.jpg)
Elaine Arvantis
![BASEC Donna Mrs.G Goguen](/content/uploads/Donna-MrsG-Goguen.jpg)
Donna “Mrs.G” Goguen
![BASEC Alba Gomez](/content/uploads/Alba-Gomez.jpg)
Alba Gomez
![BASEC Fran Indelicato](/content/uploads/Fran-Indelicato.jpg)
Fran Indelicato
![BASEC Hanna Bacus](/content/uploads/Hanna-Bacus.jpg)
Hanna Bacus
![BASEC Isabella Brody Magid](/content/uploads/Isabella-Brody-Magid.jpg)
Isabella Brody Magid
![BASEC Kayla Sylvia](/content/uploads/Kayla-Sylvia.jpg)
Kayla Sylvia
![BASEC Nick Peladeau](/content/uploads/Nick-Peladeau.jpg)
Nick Peladeau
![BASEC Tricia Cerqua](/content/uploads/Tricia-Cerqua.jpg)
Tricia Cerqua
![BASEC Valerie Warren](/content/uploads/Valerie-Warren.jpg)
Valerie Warren
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Josh Camara
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Andrew McLean
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Ashley Smith
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Brandon Fink
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Jaime Chernoch
![Erin Pelham, an Educator at BASEC in Chenery, MA](/content/uploads/erin-pelham-belmont-basec-500x500.jpg)
Erin Pelham
![Melissa Moran, educator at Belmont Basic](/content/uploads/melissa-moran-belmont-basec-500x500.jpg)
Melissa Moran
![Sydney Padgett, an Educator at BASEC in Chenery, MA](/content/uploads/sydney-padgett-belmont-basec-500x500.jpg)
Sydney Padgett
![Mica Rich, an educator at Belmont Basec.](/content/uploads/0E8AFB37-203E-4AD4-A8A0-F98B89153921-500x500.jpg)
Mica Rich
![Ciara smiles for the camera while standing in front of some sun lit trees.](/content/uploads/staff-ciara-mccarthy-500x500.jpg)
Ciara McCarthy
![Lan smiles for the camera while standing in front of some sun lit trees.](/content/uploads/staff-lan-huynh-500x500.jpg)
Lan Huynh
![Vivian Chiang](https://belmontbasec.org/content/plugins/awsm-team-pro/images/default-user.png)
Vivian Chiang
![Massimo smiles for the camera while standing in front of some sun lit trees.](/content/uploads/staff-massimo-francucci-500x500.jpg)
Massimo Francucci
![Rachel Clancy smiles for the camera while standing in front of some sun lit trees.](/content/uploads/staff-rachel-clancy-500x500.jpg)
Rachel Clancy
![Chenda smiles for the camera while standing in front of some sun lit trees.](/content/uploads/staff-chenda-kaplan-500x500.jpg)
Chenda Kaplan
![Beck Govoni is an educator at Belmont BASEC](/content/uploads/beck-govoni-belmont-basec-500x500.jpg)
Beck Govoni
![Emma Kuper, teacher at Belmont basic smiles and wears a red scarf](/content/uploads/basec-emma-kuper-500x500.jpg)
Emma Kuper
![Emily Olsen, an educator at Belmont BASEC, smiles standing under the trees](/content/uploads/emily-olsen-belmont-basec-500x500.jpg)
Emily Olsen
![Meg Mayfield, an educator at Belmont BASEC, smiles standing under the trees](/content/uploads/meg-mayfield-belmont-basec-500x500.jpg)
Meg Mayfield
![Peter smiles for the camera while wearing a flowered, and colorful shirt.](/content/uploads/staff-peter-liffers-500x500.jpg)
Peter Liffers
![Betsy smiles for the camera while standing in front of a large oak tree](/content/uploads/staff-betsy-poulson-500x500.jpg)
Betsy Poulson
![Lois smiles for the camera and wears a raspberry colored shawl](/content/uploads/staff-lois-cohen-500x500.jpg)
Lois Cohen
![Ciao smiles for the camera and proudly wears his Boston Celtics jersey.](/content/uploads/staff-ciao-fernandes-500x500.jpg)
Ciao Fernandes
![A woman with glasses and dark hair stands in front of a large stone building.](/content/uploads/basec-zhen-wang-500x500.jpg)
Zhen Wang
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Danya Mavor
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Catherine Scire
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Kelly Qi
![BASEC Annie Gladfelter](/content/uploads/Annie-Gladfelter-1.jpg)
Director of Impact
Annie Gladfelter
Annie G. is in her fifth year at BASEC. Before coming to BASEC, she taught for 5 years in the Cambridge Public Schools and worked in after school programming for over 10 years. Annie G. also has her M.Ed in Out-of-School Time Program Development and Improvement. Her work passions include science with kids and professional development.
![BASEC Amanda Burke](/content/uploads/Amanda-Burke.jpg)
Site Director, BASEC @ Chenery
Amanda Burke
Amanda has been with BASEC since 2015. She completed her undergraduate degree from UNH with a bachelors in Sociology and received her Masters of Education in School Counseling from Cambridge College. Amanda enjoys making connections and supporting students and she is passionate about providing a program for families that allows students to learn, play and grow!
![BASEC Michael Clark](/content/uploads/Michael-Clark.jpg)
Site Director, BASEC @ Fowler / Green Meadow
Michael Clark
Michael has previously worked with BASEC as an educator at BASEC @ Chenery and took over as site director for Maynard programs BASEC @ Fowler and BASEC @ Green Meadow in 2021. Michael enjoys working with kids to build strong positive relationships. He has previous experience working with youth in AmeriCorps NCCC and Amnesty International USA. Michael holds graduate degrees from Brandeis University’s Heller School of Social Policy and Management, an MBA in Social Impact and an MA in Sustainable International Development. He also earned a BA from the College of William & Mary.
![BASEC Brandon Heisler](/content/uploads/Brandon-Heisler.jpg)
Site Director, BASEC @ BMHS
Brandon Heisler
Brandon has been an educator for 14 years. He started his career in Special Education in the Brookline Public Schools, in the Pathways Program. While there, he started and grew an after school program for at-risk youth called Steps To Success. This is where he learned about the importance of after school programming and how integral it can be for development for all ages. He has been with BASEC for seven years and is dedicated to providing quality after school educational opportunities for high school aged youth.
![BASEC Ellen McEllin](/content/uploads/Ellen-McEllin.jpg)
Director of Student Programming, BASEC @ Burbank
Ellen McEllin
Ellen has been with BASEC and BBASP (its predecessor) since 1999. She is also a classroom aid in 3rd and 4th grade at the Burbank. Ellen is the main point of contact for BASEC @ Burbank Workshops and tutoring and begins her role as Director of Student Programming in 2019!
![BASEC Viviana Sanchez](/content/uploads/Viviana-Sanchez.jpg)
Operations Director
Viviana Sanchez
Viviana joined the BASEC team in 2019 after working 4 years at a Therapeutic Foster Care Agency. She holds a bachelor’s degree in social work and human development with a focus in psychology. Her passion for nonprofit work began after working for Jumpstart and AmeriCorps NCCC where she saw first hand how nonprofit organizations positively impact the lives of children and families involved. Viviana is excited for this new chapter at BASEC!
![BASEC Clare McGladrigan](/content/uploads/Clare-McGladrigan.jpg)
Assistant Director
Clare McGladrigan
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Assistant Director, BASEC @ Chenery
Blake Stensland
Blake joined the BASEC team in 2019 as BASEC @ Chenery’s Family Engagement Specialist. She has more recently taken on the role of BASEC @ Chenery’s Assistant Director and is excited to bring quality curriculum programming to our out of school time program! Blake manages BASEC @ Chenery’s tutoring, workshops and music lessons.
If you have any questions about any of these offerings please feel free to reach out to Blake!
![BASEC Felisia Sainz](/content/uploads/Felisia-Sainz.jpg)
Visual Arts Specialist
Felisia Sainz
Felisia has been with BASEC since 2017. She got her BFA in Illustration at Massachusetts College of Arts and Design. Since college she has been working on her own artwork and comics, curating for gallery spaces, and doing freelance illustration.
![BASEC Alex DeMaris](/content/uploads/Alex-DeMaris.jpg)
Sports Specialist
Alex DeMaris
Alex joined the BASEC team in 2020 after completing the Boston Teacher Residency program and obtaining a Masters in Education from UMass Boston. He received a Bachelors in Human Development & Family Science from Oregon State and has always wanted to make a positive impact in children’s lives. Alex is thrilled to be a part of BASEC and the Belmont community.
![BASEC Vana Keledjian](/content/uploads/Vana-Keledjian.jpg)
Educator
Vana Keledjian
Vana, a Belmont native, has been with BASEC since 2018. She holds a bachelors degree in psychology and has over 15 years of experience in childcare. Vana also teaches art workshops.
![BASEC Sam Taber](/content/uploads/Sam-Taber.jpg)
Educator
Sam Taber
Since 2015, Sam has played the dual role as piano teacher and educator with BASEC. He is proud to be part of the arts team and contribute musically to the program throughout the school year, during vacation camp, and for special productions. Sam is a local freelance musician who plays regularly around New England. He has a B.A. in History from Boston University.
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Educator
Karen Shea
Karen has been with BASEC since 2011. She works at before school and after school. Karen also is a professional aide at Burbank which she began in September 2007.
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Educator
Vicky O’Regan
Vicky has been with BASEC since 2003. During the school day, she is the Reading Specialist at the Burbank School. Vicky is also one of our before school teachers.
![BASEC Gaelen McGrail](/content/uploads/Gaelen-McGrail.jpg)
Educator
Gaelen McGrail
Gaelen joined BASEC in 2018. His previous experience includes coaching, tutoring, and working as a classroom assistant. He attended UMass Boston, where he played on the basketball team.
![BASEC Jamie Meditz](/content/uploads/Jamie-Meditz-1.jpg)
Visual Arts Specialist
Jamie Meditz
Jamie received her Bachelors Degree in Art Education from Molloy College and her Masters of Education in Community Arts from Lesley University. She has been with BASEC since 2016, and feels incredibly lucky that she gets to spend her days creating art with enthusiastic children!
![BASEC James Burke](/content/uploads/James-Burke.jpg)
Sports Specialist
James Burke
James has been the Sports Specialist for BASEC @ Chenery since 2010. He has a degree in Psychology from UMass Boston.
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STEM Specialist
Trevor Donahue
Trevor, a Belmont Native, graduated from Hartwick in upstate NY with a B.A. in Sociology. Instrumental in founding the Branch program for BASEC, Trevor has been with BASEC since 2012.
![BASEC Carter Eichenberg](/content/uploads/Carter-Eichenberg.jpg)
Enrichment Specialist
Carter Eichenberg
Carter is in his third year with BASEC. He has a degree from UMass Amherst in Psychology. He leads our Model UN programming, Outing Club, as well as many other favorites!
![BASEC Andrea Grant](/content/uploads/Andrea-Grant.jpg)
Educator
Andrea Grant
Andrea, or Ms. Grant as the students call her, has been with BASEC and its predecessor since 2002. She has her graduate degree in Education from Cambridge College.
![BASEC Elaine Arvantis](/content/uploads/Elaine-Arvantis.jpg)
Educator
Elaine Arvantis
Elaine has been with BASEC since 2014. During the school day, she is a classroom aide at the Winn Brook School. Elaine is also one of our before school teachers.
![BASEC Donna Mrs.G Goguen](/content/uploads/Donna-MrsG-Goguen.jpg)
Kindergarten Educator
Donna “Mrs.G” Goguen
![BASEC Alba Gomez](/content/uploads/Alba-Gomez.jpg)
Kindergarten Educator
Alba Gomez
Alba joined BASEC in 2021. She is a Former Excel Program Educator. Alba has over 18 years of experience working in Early Childhood Education and Elementary Age students of which she has throughout enjoyed. She is EEC accredited and attended Ellis University for classes in Early Childhood Growth and Development.
![BASEC Fran Indelicato](/content/uploads/Fran-Indelicato.jpg)
Educator
Fran Indelicato
Fran joined BASEC in 2021. She is proud to have worked for the Maynard EXCEL program for over 20 years prior to joing the BASEC team. Fran enjoys crafting, creating games and challenges, and helping kids shine!
![BASEC Hanna Bacus](/content/uploads/Hanna-Bacus.jpg)
Educator
Hanna Bacus
Hanna joined the BASEC team in 2021, after 5 years working for the former program known as EXCEL. As a third generation Maynard resident, she takes great pride working for her community. Working alongside the teachers that taught her as a student taught her the importance of positive learning experiences. She is currently following her passion by taking classes at Framingham State.
![BASEC Isabella Brody Magid](/content/uploads/Isabella-Brody-Magid.jpg)
Assistant Educator
Isabella Brody Magid
Bella is one of BASEC’s assistant educators. She is graduating from BHS in 2024.
![BASEC Kayla Sylvia](/content/uploads/Kayla-Sylvia.jpg)
Visual Arts Specialist
Kayla Sylvia
Kayla joined BASEC in 2021 as the Visual Arts Specialist for our Maynard programs at Green Meadow and Fowler. She received a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature with a specialized concentration in Museum Education from Smith College. Kayla has previously worked as a Children’s and Youth Services library assistant and has worked with various art museums. Kayla is a life long lover of art, and she looks forward to inspiring young minds and seeing their beautiful creations!
![BASEC Nick Peladeau](/content/uploads/Nick-Peladeau.jpg)
Performing Arts Specialist, BASEC @ Chenery
Nick Peladeau
Nick joined the BASEC Chenery team in 2021. They received their BFA in Art Education from MassArt and have prior experience working with middle and high school. They want to help create a safe space for all students that focuses on diversity, respect, acceptance, and growth!
![BASEC Tricia Cerqua](/content/uploads/Tricia-Cerqua.jpg)
Educator
Tricia Cerqua
Tricia joined BASEC in 2021. She is excited to be part of the team at Fowler Middle School. She has previously worked as an ESP in the Maynard School System for twenty years. She was also a staff member for the EXCEL/FASC after school program for 10 years. She holds certification in Northeast Foundation for Children Responsive Classroom, Scott Foresman E.R.I. Reading Program, and Wilsons Language Foundation Reading Program. She looks forward to continuing to provide a positive, safe, nurturing environment to encourage the children to be the best version of themselves and have fun!
![BASEC Valerie Warren](/content/uploads/Valerie-Warren.jpg)
Educator
Valerie Warren
Valerie joined BASEC in 2021 after previously working for EXCEL FASC Program as a third grade head teacher. Valerie holds a degree in Classical Arts from Rhode Island School of Design. Valerie has taken endless courses in Art History from Harvard University and many trainings in all forms of Art over her life. Valerie loves many mediums, living an Artist’s life that builds on various art experiences. She especially loves to see free flow art from children.
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Educator
Josh Camara
Josh joined the BASEC @ Chenery team in 2021. He is from Cambridge and earned his Bachelors degree in journalism from Salem State University.
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Educator
Andrew McLean
Andrew joined BASEC in 2021. He has degrees in sociology and teaching from Haverford College, UCLA and Tufts University. Having taught in middle and high schools, he is especially interested in supporting the growth and learning of the whole child.
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Operations Specialist, BASEC @ Chenery
Ashley Smith
Ashley joined the BASEC @ Chenery team in 2022. She graduated from the University of Rochester with a Bachelor’s Degree in Neuroscience and a Minor in Psychology. Ashley is eager to meet and connect with the students and families of the BASEC community throughout the school year.
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Educator
Brandon Fink
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Educator
Jaime Chernoch
Jaime has been working with BASEC since 2021. She got her MFA in poetry and education at UMass Boston. Jaime enjoys hearing about the individual interests of all the students at Chenery and encouraging them to try new things.
![Erin Pelham, an Educator at BASEC in Chenery, MA](/content/uploads/erin-pelham-belmont-basec-500x500.jpg)
Educator, BASEC @ Chenery
Erin Pelham
![Melissa Moran, educator at Belmont Basic](/content/uploads/melissa-moran-belmont-basec-500x500.jpg)
Educator, BASEC @ Chenery
Melissa Moran
Melissa, a Belmont Native, has been a part of the BASEC @ Chenery team since 2008 and is an important part of programming each and every day! She has held the position of head cook at Chenery Middle School for many years and has created strong relationships with many parents, students and staff alike. She looks forward to continuing to foster more relationships within the BASEC community!
![Sydney Padgett, an Educator at BASEC in Chenery, MA](/content/uploads/sydney-padgett-belmont-basec-500x500.jpg)
Educator, BASEC @ Chenery
Sydney Padgett
![Mica Rich, an educator at Belmont Basec.](/content/uploads/0E8AFB37-203E-4AD4-A8A0-F98B89153921-500x500.jpg)
Educator, BASEC @ Chenery
Mica Rich
Mica graduated with a BA in English and a minor in psychology in 2021. They have worked as a dance teacher and an academic tutor for many years. New to BASEC as of 2023, Mica is excited for the opportunity to engage students in new ways of learning and to create an environment where students feel safe to express themselves and to challenge themselves.
![Ciara smiles for the camera while standing in front of some sun lit trees.](/content/uploads/staff-ciara-mccarthy-500x500.jpg)
Family Engagement Specialist
Ciara McCarthy
Ciara is proud to have joined the BASEC team in 2023 as the Family Engagement Specialist. She holds degrees in Kinesiology and Spanish from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Her passion for education began in college through volunteering at a school for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and she has since taught english at an elementary school in Madrid, Spain. Ciara is thrilled to be a part of the BASEC team!
![Lan smiles for the camera while standing in front of some sun lit trees.](/content/uploads/staff-lan-huynh-500x500.jpg)
Educator
Lan Huynh
Lan joined the BASEC team in 2023. She completed her undergraduate degree from UMass Boston in 2017 and majored in Early Childhood Education. She has been working with children for over 9 years. Lan is an avid reader, enjoys playing video games and likes to explore new restaurants and try new foods.
![Vivian Chiang](https://belmontbasec.org/content/plugins/awsm-team-pro/images/default-user.png)
Educator
Vivian Chiang
Vivian joined the BASEC team in 2023 after completing a master’s degree in music from Boston University. As a musician, she has several years of experience in teaching and performing within the music industry and guiding students to succeed in music competitions. Her professional interests include early education and music performance.
![Massimo smiles for the camera while standing in front of some sun lit trees.](/content/uploads/staff-massimo-francucci-500x500.jpg)
Educator
Massimo Francucci
![Rachel Clancy smiles for the camera while standing in front of some sun lit trees.](/content/uploads/staff-rachel-clancy-500x500.jpg)
Educator
Rachel Clancy
Rachel, a Watertown, MA native, joined BASEC in 2023 as a Kindergarten Specialist. She has over 12 years of experience working in Early Childhood Education. She is EEC accredited and has a B.S. in Early Childhood Education from Lesley University.
![Chenda smiles for the camera while standing in front of some sun lit trees.](/content/uploads/staff-chenda-kaplan-500x500.jpg)
Educator
Chenda Kaplan
Chenda, a Belmont Native, joined BASEC in 2023. She graduated from Curry College with a B.A. in Sociology.
![Beck Govoni is an educator at Belmont BASEC](/content/uploads/beck-govoni-belmont-basec-500x500.jpg)
BASEC @ BMHS Assistant Director
Beck Govoni
Beck joined the BASEC team in 2023 as the Assistant Director for BASEC @ BMHS. Beck has spent the last four years working at the Cambridge YMCA after school as site coordinator. She holds a bachelors in Sociology with a minor in Gender Studies from Lesley University. Beck is currently pursuing her masters in Developmental Psychology. Beck hopes to create a safe and fun environment where all kids feel they belong.
![Emma Kuper, teacher at Belmont basic smiles and wears a red scarf](/content/uploads/basec-emma-kuper-500x500.jpg)
Educator
Emma Kuper
Emma graduated from Holy Cross in 2018 with a degree in English. She loves all things creative, and has just moved from Los Angeles, where she was teaching art in an elementary school. She is excited to share her love of art, nature, and creativity with BASEC students, and to support students as they learn and grow!
![Emily Olsen, an educator at Belmont BASEC, smiles standing under the trees](/content/uploads/emily-olsen-belmont-basec-500x500.jpg)
Educator
Emily Olsen
Emily joined BASEC in 2023 as an educator at Green Meadow and Fowler. As a Maynard resident, she’s excited to get the chance to work in the school system she once went through! She’s currently taking classes in Elementary Education and Childhood Development at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts.
![Meg Mayfield, an educator at Belmont BASEC, smiles standing under the trees](/content/uploads/meg-mayfield-belmont-basec-500x500.jpg)
Educator
Meg Mayfield
![Peter smiles for the camera while wearing a flowered, and colorful shirt.](/content/uploads/staff-peter-liffers-500x500.jpg)
STEM Specialist
Peter Liffers
Peter joined BASEC in July 2022 as the STEM Specialist for the Maynard programs at Fowler and Green Meadow. He has developed and run STEAM based programming, summer camps, and workshops with the Berkshire Museum and Boston Children’s Museum on topics ranging from bubbles to robotics! Peter holds a Masters in Public History from UMass Boston, focusing on the history of science and education outside of the classroom.
![Betsy smiles for the camera while standing in front of a large oak tree](/content/uploads/staff-betsy-poulson-500x500.jpg)
Educator
Betsy Poulson
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Educator
Lois Cohen
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Educator
Ciao Fernandes
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Educator
Zhen Wang
Zhen is thrilled to join BASEC, bringing her rich background in education. Starting as an ESL TA in 2014, she excelled in tutoring Statistics, Music Theory, and Chinese while pursuing her undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Music. Post-graduation in 2020, Zhen facilitated the transition to hybrid teaching for professors and supported international students. Her experience extends to student teaching in Cambridge and Boston Public Schools, complementing her Master’s degree, after which she tutored at Kumon. Zhen‘s passion lies in celebrating the growth of children and cherishing the trust they place in her. She values these connections over her academic interests in Math and her majors, striving to share each student her knowledge with empathy and recognition.
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Danya Mavor
Danya Mavor
Danya joined the BASEC @ Chenery team in 2024. She received her B.A. in Studio Art from the University of Vermont and her M.Ed from Lesley University. Danya has been working in education since 2012 in public school districts, after school programs and summer camps. She is excited to build relationships with students and support their academic and personal goals.
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Catherine Scire
Catherine Scire
Catherine (she/her) joined BASEC in 2024. She has a BA in Social Psychology from UMass Boston and a Masters of Science from Northeastern University. Catherine is excited to help foster a community among students and support them as they face new challenges in their lives.
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Kelly Qi
Interested in joining our team? Check the Careers page for current openings.
Other after school programs interested in learning more about BASEC can contact our executive director or the BASEC Board.