SCHOOL CITY OF MISHAWAKA

Hello Boys and Girls Clubs Families ! My name is Abril Curiel and I am the Club Director at Battell Elementary School. My team and I are very excited to meet you all and we’re ready to take on this amazing adventure ahead !

My name is Taylor Gordon and I am the Boys & Girls Clubs Director at Beiger Elementary. I graduated from Central Michigan University with a Bachelors of Science degree. I majored in Sociology with a concentration in Criminal Justice, and minored in Family Studies. I am returning to Beiger for the upcoming school year, as this will be my 3rd year as a Club Director. My team and I are looking forward to reconnecting with the families that we have served in the past years, and are even more excited to build relationships and welcome the new families to the club. Please reach out with any comments, questions, or concerns regarding the Boys & Girls Clubs at Beiger Elementary. I can't wait to kick off the fun filled year with your kiddos!

Hello! My name is Ty Jones, and I am the new Club Director for our Emmons and LaSalle sites. My teams are very excited to serve our community and meet everyone! I am so looking forward to meeting and working with all the lovely Club kids at both Emmons and LaSalle this year. If you have questions or concerns about anything related to the Boys & Girls Clubs at either site, please reach out! I look forward to a great year!

Hello families! My name is Emily Grimmer and I am the Club Director for Hums Elementary. My team and I are excited to meet you all! This year will be my second year with Boys & Girls Clubs. I grew up going to Boys & Girls Clubs and I remember the positive impact all of my staff had on me as a child and I am committed to do the same for your children! I am currently entering my third year at Indiana University South Bend and I am studying Applied Health Sciences with a focus on Community Health Educator. Working for Boys & Girls Clubs has made me realize I love making a difference in the community and I love making a difference in these children’s lives! I am so excited to have a great school year! If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Boys & Girls Clubs at Hums Elementary feel free to reach out.

Hello! My name is Ty Jones, and I am the new Club Director for our Emmons and LaSalle sites. My teams are very excited to serve our community and meet everyone! I am so looking forward to meeting and working with all the lovely Club kids at both Emmons and LaSalle this year. If you have questions or concerns about anything related to the Boys & Girls Clubs at either site, please reach out! I look forward to a great year!

Hola My name is Daniela Gonzalez and I have the honor of being the Club Director at Liberty. I have been working with club for almost 3 years. I love getting to see our students grow and make a difference that will impact future generations. I am passionate about making sure students always feel loved, safe, and heard. 

A few fun facts about me, I am currently a student at IUSB pursuing a degree in women and gender studies. I was born and raised in Costa Rica, and I love baking. 

Thank you in advance for trusting us with your most precious possession, I plan to do everything I can to ensure a successful year! My team and I are excited to start this journey with you all and we can’t wait to work with your family.

Hello! My name is Cat Parisi, and I am the new Club Director for our Twin Branch site. My team and I are very excited to serve our community and meet everyone! I am so looking forward to meeting and working with all the lovely Club kids this year. If you have questions or concerns about anything related to the Boys & Girls Clubs at the Twin Branch site, please reach out! I look forward to a great year!

Welcome all new and returning families! My name is Anna Smith-Davis, and I am the second year Club Director at John Young.  This year we are fortunate to bring back our wonderful team to serve our members; Ms.Tanisha Sanders, Ms.Sarah Vicari, Ms. Addison Ehrie, and Mr. Jordan Pavlock! We look forward to fostering stronger connections to our members' interests, dreams, and goals this year.  If you have any questions or concerns with the program please do not hesitate to reach out to me!