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.

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 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.

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 @ 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.

Absence Management Specialist

Anna Hellyar