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.

Executive Director

Andrew Mountford

BASEC Founder, Andrew Mountford, has spent his career in out-of-school time education and non-profit leadership. He completed his undergraduate studies in politics, economics and law at Brandeis University and his Masters of Education from Lesley University.

Director of Impact

Annie Gladfelter

Annie has been with BASEC since 2016. Before coming to BASEC, Annie taught in the Cambridge Public Schools for 5 years and worked in afterschool programs for over 10 years as an educator, inclusion specialist, director, and trainer. Annie also has her M.Ed. in Out-of-School Time Program Development and Improvement. Her work passions include science with kids and professional development.

Educator

Donna “Mrs.G” Goguen

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.

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.

Educator

Betsy Poulson

Educator

Lois Cohen

Vacation Camp Director and Absence Management Specialist

Anna Hellyar

Anna began working with BASEC after graduating from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2024 with a degree in Community Education and Social Change. She works at all BASEC locations as the Absence Management Specialist, and became the Vacation Camp Director before the start of the 2025 Summer Vacation Programming. She enjoys making connections with the BASEC kids across all sites, and takes particular interest in the social emotional development of elementary aged students. She is excited about her journey with out of school programming, and the lasting impact it has on kids!

Educator, BASEC @ Green Meadow

Aura Santamaria Vigil

Educator, BASEC @ Green Meadow

Marina Colakovic

Kindergarten Specialist

Julie Davis