We are proud of our fine professional staff. Our Directors and Teachers have degrees in Early Childhood Education, Elementary and Secondary Education or related fields. Our Assistants have backgrounds in various areas of early childhood development, in addition to quality care giving experience. We maintain a staff to child ratio that meets or improves upon the state requirements.

 

Meet your Calvin Leete staff!

Jessica Catlin
Director
Hello! I was born and raised in Guilford, CT, and started working for Guilford Center for Children in 2008 while attending Southern Connecticut State University majoring in Education and Psychology. After graduating in 2010, I continued with GCC as a head teacher in our Calvin Leete Kindergarten Care room. I then moved on to Administrative Assistant in the GCC Leete office supporting all three of our BASC locations. In 2016, I became Director of the Before and After Care Program overseeing all three locations. I am thrilled to be a mom of our now 3-month old son, Luca, (future GCC Early Ed student, woohoo!) and love spending time with my family outside of work. I also enjoy DIY projects, baking and boating in the summer. I have truly enjoyed being a part of GCC’s continuous growth and the important role we play in supporting the families of our community. I am proud and happy to work with an amazing staff as well as our awesome families
Stephanie Kristopher
Administrative Assistant
Hi! My name is Stephanie and I started working at GCC BASC in 2000 while attending Guilford High School! I have worked at all 3 BASC sites over the years and now work in our main office as the programs Administrative Assistant. I absolutely love working for GCC and hope to spend many more years here! I currently live in Meriden with my wife and our son, Jameson! We love going for walks, having bon fires, visiting friends and family and watching movies! We also have 2 cats, Pete & Mittens! They love snuggling with us on the couch or lounging in front of the wood stove during the colder months!
Tom Huben

Hi! I have been working for the Guilford Before and After School Program since 1997. In my time here, I have implemented countless fun gym games. I have taught speed cup stacking to many children here at the program and even participate annually in the breaking of a world record of the greatest number of children stacking on one day. I also recently started instructing the children how to complete Rubix Cubes! In my spare time, I enjoy traveling the country visiting different baseball stadiums. To date, I have watched baseball in 29 stadiums with 1 more to go.

Linda Balestracci
Hi! I grew up in the Pittsburgh area and moved to CT in 1970. I have 2 sons, 2 stepsons and 4 grandchildren. Soon after retiring as a language arts teacher at GHS, I began subbing in the GCC BASC Program. I enjoy the energy of elementary school age children, as well as their views on life. One of the most gratifying aspects of my job with BASC is working with so many children of my former students!
Carla Misbach
Hi, my name is Carla Misbach and I am life long resident of Guilford! My husband and I have raised both of our children here. I have been working in the Guilford Public School Systems since 2007. I truly enjoy working with children of all age groups.
Michael Scialla
Hi, my name is Mike. I have a passion for music, art, teaching, and animals, especially my dog Cooper and snake Gerard! As a before and after care teacher, I strive to create an engaging learning environment for the kids to unwind, grow, and most Importantly, have fun!
Trish Mone
Hi, my name is Trish and I have been an after care teacher at Calvin Leete for a year. I love spending time with the kids in the program and organizing crafts and other fun activities for them. I am currently in high school and I plan on going to college to possibly become a speech-language pathologist!
Krista Wells
Hi! Krista here! I have been working in Early Childhood Education for many years. I love the preschool age because I enjoy doing interactive activities with the children. I love soy lattes, playing tennis and going on the Hammonassett Trail. I also have a deep love for Celine Dion and astrology!

Meet your A.W. Cox staff!

Melissa Crispi

Hi my name is Melissa and I have been working with GBAC since last summer. I love working with the kids and am happy to be a part of such a great program! 

Laura Recanati

I have been working for the Before and After Care program for 6 years and am really enjoying it! I have always loved kids and started babysitting when I was a teenager. Outside of work I love to get together with friends and family. I also, love to go for long rides, especially during the fall foliage.

Diane Maio

My name is Diane Maio. I am a staff member at Guilford before and after school care program. I have been with the program since 2014. l am also employed by Guilford Public schools a kindergarten Para-educator. I have three children, Brittney who is 25 years old and resides in Virginia and is currently going through the sheriffs Academy. Brandon who is 21, and has just completed his junior hockey career in Canada and is now employed by the town of Hamden and Alexa who is 19 , and is a student at Southern Connecticut State University studying sociology and criminal justice. In my spare time I enjoy going shopping, spending time with my family and friends and especially going to the beach! I have been a Guilford resident for the past 28 years.

Sabrina Mone

My name is Sabrina Mone, I am a sophomore at Southern Connecticut State University. I am going to school to be an elementary school teacher! When I’m not at work or school I enjoy spending time with friends and family.

Mike Scialla

Hi, my name is Mike. I have a passion for music, art, teaching, and animals, especially my dog Cooper and snake Gerard! As a before and after care teacher, I strive to create an engaging learning environment for the kids to unwind, grow, and most Importantly, have fun!

Jeanna Sadora
Hi, I’m Jeanna Sadorra. I just started working at After Care at AW Cox. I am also a para educator in the Guilford School District. When I’m not working I’m out running around with my daughter with her softball.

Meet your Guilford Lakes staff!

Gina Whitmore

Hi my name is Gina Whitmore. I have two sons. I enjoy cooking and love spending time with my family and friends. I also enjoy the beach and the ocean. I work at Guilford Lakes with the before and after school program. I love the children and I think our program is fantastic! We all work together to make sure our program is a safe and fun place to be.

Kristen Signore

Hi everyone! My name is Kristen Signore and I have been working with the before and after school care for two years now. Before that I was a substitute para working at different elementary schools and doing that for a little bit made me realize that I do enjoy working with children. Besides working, I like to go to the beach, spend time with family and friends and love going to concerts.

Lori O'Sullivan
Hi my name is Lori OSullivan. I have been with GBASC for 1 year. My life has been all about caring for children. I was the owner of Kids World Home Day Care for many years. Children are my passion. GBASC is a great place to work. We are committed in making the children safe and happy at our program.
Sandy Smith
Hello GBASC Community! I am originally from the Aloha state of Hawaii. My husband and I have lived in Guilford for 30 years and I have two lovely daughters that attend Guilford High School. I have worked at A.W Cox as a recess aide for 10 years and joined the Guilford Before and After School Program a 3 years ago. I enjoy spending my free time with family and going to the beach. I’m looking forward to another great school year with everyone!

Meet your BASC Subs!