Author Archive: Karen Donovan
10 questions with … Sarah Lessard
Sarah Lessard is our program specialist working with the middle school team, where she coordinates our reporting system, oversees student program attendance and service data, and plays a key role in our daily communications with families and students. Before taking on this role, she served as a middle school advisor […]
Cranston twins heading to Northeastern this fall after early decision acceptance
Growing up, identical twins Benjamin and Christopher Lam didn’t envision attending the same college, but the Cranston High School East seniors and College Crusaders are heading to Boston this fall after their early decision acceptance at Northeastern University. Applying early decision, which is binding, was an easy choice for Chris. […]
10 questions with … Anthony Mam
Anthony Mam, our college success coach at the University of Rhode Island, graduated from Bryant University with a Bachelor’s of Science in actuarial mathematics and Master of Science in college student personnel from the University of Rhode Island. He was the first in his family to earn a college degree […]
Associate Director of Admissions
Purpose of the Position The Associate Director of Admissions is responsible for the annual recruitment of approximately 500 students to the College Crusade’s college access and success program. The Associate Director has strategic and operational oversight of all admissions-related processes including recruitment, marketing, communications, enrollment, data management and reporting. The […]
Director of Family Engagement
Purpose of the Position Primary functions and purpose of this position including overall objectives of the position Reporting to the Chief Program Officer, the Director of Family Engagement leads the College Crusade’s work to engage parents and families and oversees strategy, program development and implementation, budget management, and evaluation for […]
Writing Instructor – part time
Purpose of this Position The Writing Instructor is responsible for providing grade level and remedial instruction to high school students to develop their skills in writing. Requirements Specific Duties Instruct students during evenings and weekends in the mechanics of writing using a range of learning styles Encourage brainstorming and mentor […]
Math Instructor – part time
Purpose of the Position The Math Instructor is responsible for providing grade level and remedial instruction to high school students to develop their skills in mathematics. Requirements Specific Duties Instruct students during evenings and weekends in all math levels using a range of learning styles. Incorporate technology into teaching. Conduct […]
10 questions with … Carmen Vazquez
Carmen Vazquez, a College Crusade alumna, is one of three high school advisors who joined our staff this fall. She is a graduate of the Met High School and Rhode Island College, where she received her bachelor’s degree in youth development, and is the advisor at Cranston High School East. […]
10 questions with … Brian Estrada
Get to know a little more about middle school advisor Brian Estrada, a former Crusader who graduated from Johnson & Wales University with a bachelor’s degree in business information systems analysis and a concentration in graphic design. What music is your usual soundtrack? My musical soundtrack consists of a vast […]
Alumni update: Jordan Day navigates changing pandemic in role with city of Providence
The week of March 9, Jordan Day was traveling to a policy roundtable discussion in Washington, D.C., to talk about connecting children to nature. “And within two days, we decided to close facilities,” she said. Day, senior deputy chief operating officer for the city of Providence, turned to her calendar […]
