Staff and Contact

Lisa Artuso

e: lisa.artusogordon.edu

College Bound – Curwin Circle

Lisa is a sophomore Political Studies major from outside Pittsburgh, PA. One of two College Bound interns at Curwin Circle, she looks forward to creating an after school program centered around the lively and lovable K–2nd graders. Lisa is fond of reading, being outdoors, listening to fantastically obscure music, and conversing over coffee with sensational people. Above all, she cannot wait to immerse herself in the city of Lynn.

Kyleen Burke

e: kyleen.burkegordon.edu  

Boys and Girls Club

Kyleen is a sophomore from Long Island, New York. She is one of two interns at the Boys and Girls Club, assisting the staff there and running programs for the kids. Kyleen enjoys studying philosophy and history but has not declared a major. She enjoys biking and pizza, and any combination there of. 

Joanna Gallagher

e: joanna.gallaghergordon.edu

La Vida Y.E.S.

Joanna hails from Sonora, California where taquerias are abundant, spaces are wide and open, her home is located twenty minutes from downtown, and everyone she sees looks a lot like her. She is thrilled to rub elbows with Lynn residents, many of whom share her appetite for south-of-the-border foods and all of whom expose her to the myriad of color, values, and lifestyles beyond her beloved hometown and from around the globe. A strong proponent of Waldorf education, she looks forward to exploring the realm of education through her partnership with the after school tutoring/constructive activities providing program, La Vida Y.E.S.!

Danielle Gehman

e. danielle.gehmangordon.edu

KIPP Academy – Adult ESL

Dani Gehman in a sophomore English and Spanish major from Northeast PA. She loves working with adults with diverse backgrounds, helping them obtain the valuable tool of language, and in exchange learning much from their cultures and insights. She also enjoys singing, playing the oboe, and crocheting.

Brian Glikes

e. brian.glikesgordon.edu

Community Minority Cultural Center

Brian is a junior Organ Performance major from Brunswick, NY. He is an intern with the Community Minority Cultural Center, assisting with an ESL class. Brian enjoys playing the organ or piano, watching a new installment of Jeopardy, and listening to a good Bruce Springsteen song.

Lauren Miles

e: lauren.milesgordon.edu

New American Center

Lauren is a sophomore from Westminster, Maryland and in the process of declaring a Social Work major. She is one of two interns with the New American Center. She loves traveling, baking, laughing, and 90’s music.

Landon Ranck

e: landon.ranckgordon.edu

New American Center

Landon Ranck is a sophomore Psychology major from Santa Barbara, CA. He loves scootering, grape nuts, and diving boards. If he could go anywhere in the world he would visit Scandinavia. One of his least favorite movies is “Anne of Green Gables.” He has never broken a bone. He loves working with younger students, and is very excited to serve as one of two interns at the New American Center.

Lauren Rogers

e: lauren.rogersgordon.edu

Ford School – ESL

Lauren is a senior double major of Spanish and Elementary Education with a concentration in English as a Second Language. Originally from Phoenix, Arizona, she has enjoyed exploring New England and making great connections at Gordon. After spending last semester studying abroad in Spain, she is excited to be back at Gordon and involved in Lynn. She feels drawn to urban areas and is excited to partner with the Ford School, both as an intern and as a student teacher. She loves spending time with children, especially her niece and nephew. She also enjoys learning about other cultures, which is one reason she enjoys teaching English to adults at the Ford School.

Natasha Romero

e. natasha.romerogordon.edu

Girls Inc.

Nathasha is a sophomore at Gordon College. She is a Psychology major and will be working with Girls Inc. for the second year. She is looking forward to seeing how the girls develop and make change in their community but she's also looking forward to seeing how the girls will change her. Natasha loves doing new things. Her hobbies are reading, line dancing, playing games, and spending lots of time with friends.

Sara Schwanke

e. sara.schwankegordon.edu

College Bound – Curwin Circle

Sara is a junior Social Work major from Duxbury, Massachusetts. She is one of two interns working off campus with the younger kids from Curwin Circle. Sara is very passionate about building relationships and investing in others. Her love for kids has drawn her to working with College Bound. She loves playing basketball, being with family, taking pictures, and listening to music. One of her favorite pastimes is laughing.

Katie Hakanson-Stacy

e: katie.hakanson-stacygordon.edu

College Bound – Gordon

Katie is from East Longmeadow in the Western part of Massachusetts.This is her first year at Gordon College. She is a double education and history major with a psychology minor. Katie has worked with a tutoring program in Springfield and is excited to work with the students at College Bound. Last semester she did her education observation in Lynn and really felt a connection with the city. She runs on Gordon's cross country and track team. In her free time she likes making crafts and playing board games.

Matt VanHamersveld

e. matt.vanhamersveldgordon.edu

College Bound – Gordon

Matt Van Hamersveld is a junior at Gordon College originally from the rural town of Rock Valley, Iowa. At Gordon, he is a Psychology and Biblical Studies Major, with a Business Minor. Matt is an intern with the on-campus College Bound program, leading the Monday and Wednesday for 3–5th graders. Outside of Gordon In Lynn and doing his homework, Matt enjoys biking, running, listening to music, and spending time with people.