Our Staff

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