Administration
Ellen Weiss – Director
Hello, my name is Ellen Weiss and I am amazed to say that I am entering my 30th year at BASCP. I have grown up in the program, much like your children! When I am not at BASCP, I enjoy spending time at Manomet Beach relaxing, kayaking, and paddleboarding. I also enjoy taking my nieces out on adventures. I look forward to the exciting year ahead.
William Chamberland – Assistant Director
Hello, my name is William Chamberland, and I am excited to return for my 17th year at Bowen After School. This year, I will be leading the Comets (Grades 2 & 3) and Ozone (Grades 4 & 5) teaching teams. I am deeply committed to BASCP’s mission and dedicated to serving our community. My passion lies in fostering the social growth and development of our students.
My personal goal is to create innovative experiences through educational adventures that spark student curiosity and are supported by effective educational resources. Please feel free to contact me with any inquiries regarding your child’s experience at BASCP.
Alan Pedersen – Program Coordinator
My name is Alan Pedersen, and I’m happy to be starting my 14th year at BASCP. In addition to my administrative duties, I will spend much of my time working with first graders and kindergarteners. The highlight of my summer was visiting Rocky Mountain National Park with my brother. During the school year, you’ll see me at the end of the day rushing out the door to join my running group.
Stars (Kindergarten & 1st Grade Team)
Emma
Hello!
My name is Emma and I am the K-Specialist. I have been working at BASCP for three years now. I have been working with children since I was 15 years old! Teaching is one of my passions but other than that I love to work out and write songs during my free time. This year I am looking forward to continuing my work promoting Responsive Classroom and teaching SEL to staff and students.
Greg
Hello everyone! I’m Greg and I work with the K-1 Stars. This is my fourth year working at BASCP. This school year, I’m excited to make activities that focus on collaboration!
Imge
Hi, I am Imge! This is my sixth year at BASCP. I live in Needham with my family. My hobbies are yoga, macrame, and taking long walks on weekends. I can’t wait to teach arts, crafts, and games with the first graders and kindergarteners. This will be a fun and wonderful year at BASCP!
Jenelle
Hello, My name is Jenelle. This is my second year teaching at BASCP. My degree is in Liberal Arts with a major in Fine Arts. After college I completed a year long teaching internship and then went on to teach K-12th grade art for six years at two different private schools. I have taken a break from teaching to work with the wonderful BASCP team as my two children make their way through NPS. During the day, I spend my time sculpting, sketchbook drawing, leather crafting and designing jewelry through wax carving/ casting. I love going for nature walks, photographing woodland areas, watercolor painting, gardening, and aquarium keeping. I look forward to encouraging lots of outdoor creativity and exploration.
Comets & Satellites (2nd & 3rd Grade Team)
Anthony
Hello, I am Anthony Le and this will be my third year working at BASCP. I love building things with KNex, LEGO or any other material around. I love reading and will be incorporating literature into some of my activities this year. For the past 2 years I have also been teaching students how to play a card game called Magic: The Gathering. I’m excited to meet our new Comets and help them reach for the sky!
Kiyah
Hello! I’m Kiyah. I love working, teaching, and engaging with young creative minds. I’m excited about sharing my passion of music, dance, and arts and crafts with students and expand their creativity.
Lou
Lou has been a part of Newton After School for 42 years, and he has been in childcare for 48 years. He has worked with children from 18 months to high school and is comfortable with all ages. He has done almost every job in childcare there is. He was an Assistant Teacher, Preschool Teacher, After School Teacher, Head Teacher, Coordinator, Assistant Director, and Director. Throughout it all, he has always done daily activities with children. It’s his favorite part of the job and the most fun! Activities he enjoys doing with students include sports (especially basketball and non-competitive/competitive gym games), gardening (his group once grew a 133 pound pumpkin), walking and running clubs, science, woodworking, sculpture clubs, and musical instruments. Lou has three children – all of whom are in their 30’s and were in the classroom with him in preschool and elementary after school. He also has three grandchildren ages 5, 5, & 8. Lou’s hobbies include vegetable gardening, going to Red Sox games, watching Patriots and Penn State football games, and playing the trumpet, harmonica, and recorder.
Ozone (4th & 5th Grade Team)
Cam
My name is Cam and this is my fourth year at BASCP! I’m very excited to see so many of you this year! I’ve spent a lot of the summer painting and playing music and am eager to bring my practice to use this year! If you ever want to talk about art, music, or nature or anything that interests you, I am all ears!
Myles
My name is Myles, and this is my second year working at BASCP! I’m super passionate about music, chemistry, and games of all sorts, and I love applying that passion to creating unique experiences for students. I spent my past summer working as a head counselor at the Beaver Summer Camp, and I’m looking forward to applying everything I learned to elevate the amount of fun we have every day. It is my hope in continuing my work to make after school something any kid can look forward to every day. I cannot wait to see you on the floor!
