National Afterschool Matters Fellowship Launched

This inaugural cohort of the new national fellowship model was selected through a competitive application process.  Building on a strong partnership between two experienced national leaders—the National Institute on Out-of-School Time (NIOST) at the Wellesley Centers for Women at Wellesley College and the National Writing Project (NWP)—fellows will experience dynamic professional development in the program. Generous funding is provided by the Robert Bowne Foundation.
 
“This is a group of highly skilled and enthusiastic individuals with innovative ideas for programming that is responsive to the communities they work in,” said Michelle Porche, Ed.D., NASM Fellowship facilitator of the participants. “The NASM Fellowship will help facilitate these emerging leaders with taking their work to the next level in their local context, and to effectively communicate about what they are doing to a national audience. You may not have heard of them yet, but you will! I am honored to work with them!” 
 
Over a two-year process, this professional development and leadership training program provides direct, hands-on inquiry-based research, learning, and writing, under the guidance of experienced mentors as well as leadership development through designing and delivering training/presentations for peers, administrators, parents, and community members. The NASM launched with a fall retreat on the Wellesley College campus, Wellesley, MA.
 
Our 2015 cohort of fellows includes:

Omid Amini of Denver Public Schools Department of Extended Learning
Cecelia Auditore of Northeastern University, Center for Community Service
Devan Blackwell of New Jersey Department of Education, Division of Student Support Services & Career Readiness
Olu Burrell of DC Department of Employment Services
Sara Cole of the YMCA Greater Rochester
Dare Dukes of Deep Center
Briana Flannery of For Kids Only Afterschool
Andrew Fletcher of 21st Century Community Learning Centers Afterschool Program in Cassia County, ID
Rudy Garcia of The New York Public Library
Ian Hippensteele of Keiller Leadership Academy
Rachel Katkar of St. Paul Public Schools Community Education Program
Andrea Magiera-Guy of Youth Development Solutions
Kendra Moore of City of Tallahassee Parks, Recreation, and Neighborhood Affairs
Kimberly Newberry of Don Bosco Hall and Developing K.I.D.S.
Ashley Peters of Wando Community Education
Pamela Prevost of Maine Roads to Quality
Elana Rosenberg of Expanded Learning, United Way of Rhode Island
Julia Rugg of Wings for Kids
Ana Thomas of the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago 
Sonia Toledo of Diginity of Children, Inc. 
Michael Waters of Westlake Board of Education 
Jocelyn Wiedow of Sprockets, Saint Paul's Out-of-School Time Network 
Tinnycua Williams of Homes for the Homeless 

Since 1979, the National Institute on Out-of-School Time has moved the afterschool field forward through its research, education and training, consultation, and field-building. Much of NIOST’s work has encompassed projects of national scope and influence, several representing “firsts” for the field and many focusing on building out-of-school time systems. To learn more, visit www.niost.org.
 

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  • PEOPLE ARE SAYING

    "NIOST has been an anchor for numerous school age care projects we do, including ASQ (After-School Quality) and Links to Learning. They are a nationally respected organization that Pennsylvania has partnered with for over 20 years."



    – Betsy O. Saatman, TA Specialist/SAC Initiatives, Pennsylvania Key
  • PEOPLE ARE SAYING

    "NIOST was a core partner in supporting the development of quality improvement systems across the nine cities that participated in The Wallace Foundation Next Generation Afterschool System-Building Initiative. The NIOST team worked well with other technical assistance partners in the initiative, always willing to pitch in and collaborate with others to make our professional learning community meetings a team effort. I truly hope the Foundation has an opportunity to partner with them in the future."


    – Priscilla M. Little, Initiative Manager, The Wallace Foundation

  • PEOPLE ARE SAYING

    "NIOST has been a leader in the out-of-school time field for as long as I can remember, and I have relied on their research, tools, and advice to improve my practice throughout my career. Their staff members are good partners and good listeners, and their influence across the country is palpable."


    – Jane Quinn, Vice President and Director of National Center for Community Schools, Children's Aid Society
  • PEOPLE ARE SAYING

    "Georgia Hall, Ellen Gannett, and the NIOST team have been instrumental in driving the healthy afterschool movement. Their dedication to quality practice, informed policy, and collective impact is instrumental in our effort to create healthier communities."



    – Daniel W. Hatcher, Director, Community Partnerships, Alliance for a Healthier Generation

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