Mary Fritz
Executive Director
Experience:
Mary worked as a teacher and school administrator until she retired. She recently served as a Site Coordinator for East Side Learning Center and Experience Corps Twin Cities.
Education:
MA, Education, St. Michael's College
BA, Education/English, St. Teresa's College
Erin Simon
Director of Programming
Experience:
Erin served as volunteer coordinator and program manager at Quality Education Services before joining ESLC. She has worked with literacy and mentoring programs in the Twin Cities since 2013.
Education:
BA, English.
Alyssa Hamel
Data and Virtual Learning Coordinator
Experience:
Over 4 years of elementary teaching. Began serving ESLC in 2013.
Education:
B.A. in Elementary Education
Shoua Khang
Volunteer Coordinator
Experience:
Shoua has several years experience working with East Side children through the YMCA and professional tutoring with ESLC. Shoua also served as an ESLC Site Assistant.
Education:
BA, Communications
Rebecca Nordstrom
AmeriCorps VISTA
Experience:
Over 30 years of elementary teaching, Rebecca is an expert in children's literacy. Began serving at ESLC in 2010.
Education:
B.A., Elementary Education
Jamie Cooper
Director of Development & Operations
Experience:
Jamie has worked on behalf of children, families and communities, as an educator, volunteer coordinator, special event coordinator, professional development director and fund development manager. In the past, she partnered with East Side Learning Center as the School & Community Coordinator for AARP Experience Corps Twin Cities and has been back with ESLC since 2021.
Education:
MSE, Education
B.A, Child Psychology
BS, Human Relations
