After-The-Bell received the Pennsylvania Civic Star Award
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2009/2010 Dates
- SPRING CYCLE:
  April 20 – May 27, 2010
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2010 – 2011 School Year


FALL CYCLE:
  September 21 – October 28, 2010

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WINTER CYCLE:
  January 25 – March 3, 2011

- SPRING CYCLE:
  April 26 – June 2, 2011



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Welcome

Kennett After-School Association Staff

      Although the size and scope of the program has grown considerably, After-The-Bell is coordinated by a paid staff of only one full-time and three part-time employees.

Kathy Hrenko

Executive Director

 

     Kathy Hrenko joined the Kennett After-School Association in 2009 as the organization’s Executive Director. Kathy works closely with the Kennett Consolidated School District and local community leaders to identify and address the academic, social, recreational and cultural needs of Kennett Middle School students via the After-The-Bell program. Before becoming Executive Director, Kathy served as a volunteer faciliator with After-The- Bell for four years.
      Kathy earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Pennsylvania State University, and her Master’s Degree in Creative Arts in Therapy from Hahnemann University. She is a board certified art therapist and has worked serving the needs of her community in psychiatric hospitals, drug and alcohol rehabilitation, youth detention,

Monserrate
Scharon -Jimenez
(Mrs. “J”)

Managing Director

 

      Since 2002, Mrs. “J” has been a core member of the Kennett After-School Association staff. She currently serves as the Managing Director and is responsible for the development and administration of the After-The-Bell program. Her operational duties include management of staff, students, parents, volunteers and program activities. Her multi-tasking skills and love of working with middle school students and volunteers allow her to manage all aspects of the After-The-Bell program with great success.

Charlie Lewis

Program Director

 

      After volunteering for two years, Charlie Lewis was asked to join the team as Program Director, a position he has held for six years. He is responsible for organizing activities, coordinating the appropriate equipment needed for activities and managing discipline issues.
      Charlie has enjoyed a long teaching career of over 30 years, and is currently Unionville High School’s track and field coach. Charlie’s experience working with young people provides an invaluable service to After-The-Bell. Charlie resides in Kennett Borough and loves working with the Kennett Middle School students.

Linda Ward

Program Liaison

 

      Since the fall of 2007, Linda has provided exceptional service as After-The-Bell’s Program Liaison. She helps out in various capacities including: greeting and assisting volunteers, monitoring student discipline, facilitating activities when a volunteer is unable to attend and helping in all program areas.
      Linda has a teaching degree from Neumann College and has been employed full-time at the Kennett Middle School for the past five years. She works with Learning Support and Special Needs students, and she enjoys the opportunity that After-The-Bell offers to get to know the students on a more personal level.

 
     
Located at:
Kennett Middle School Room C106
195 Sunnydell Road
Landenberg, PA 19350
After-The-Bell Office:
(610) 268-5889
Email: afterthebell@kcsd.org
Emails:
Kathy Hrenko, Executive Director
Email: executivedirector@afterthebell.org

   
 
   
Monserrate Scharon-Jimenez
(Mrs. “J”),
Managing Director
Email: afterthebell@kcsd.org