Meet Our Team

Meet our Director Alyssa!

Hi, my name is Alyssa! I have lived in Ithaca, NY my whole life and am a proud alum of Fall Creek Elementary and FCSAP. I've been working in after school programs since 2017 but have always been drawn to childcare since I was young. I made my return to FCSAP in 2023 and am so thrilled to be returning home to the fall creek community.

when I'm not working I love to do pottery and create different medias of art. during covid I took up beekeeping for about 2 years, and I hope to return to it one day. I have a twin brother who also went through FCSAP with me. You will always be able to pick me out of a crowd because I am the one wearing at least one piece of Taylor Swift merch. 

Meet our Assistant Director Julia!

Hi, my name is Julia and my pronouns are she/her. I grew up in Seattle, WA but went to school in NY and haven't left since! I recently moved to Ithaca from NYC to be closer to nature. I have enjoyed working with kiddos for 6 years and can't wait to continue to do so at Fall Creek School Age Program. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, crafting, filmmaking, and spending time with my giant orange cat, Rupert

Meet Lilly!

Hi, my name is Lilly! I have lived around Ithaca most of my life and have worked in childcare almost 10 years, mostly with toddlers and pre k age. Working with kids is so rewarding and fun and I love getting to know them and being a kid again with them! 

In my free time, I enjoy being outdoors, doing photography and baking as well as spending lots of time with my orange extra toed kitty Gus. 

Meet Erin!

I have lived in New York, Vermont, and New Jersey. I have lived in Ithaca, NY for six years. My favorite color is pink and I love all desserts! My most recent favorites are chocolate croissants and donuts. I have been working with kids for three years. I love helping kids and having fun. When I am not working, I love sitting outside and playing with my cats. If I could pick any superpower, I would be invisible. Some other fun facts about me are that I have 2 cats, I love cars, and I like to go on hikes in the summer.

Meet Leslie!

I grew up in Trumansburg, N.Y. and graduated from Charles O. Dickerson High School.  I went on to Alfred University where I earned a BFA in drawing, painting and book making.  I met my sweetheart, Steve there, and we've been happily married for many years. In my free time I work on various visual and writing art projects, and I love to be outdoors hiking with my husband.

I have worked in an afterschool program for four years; this is my second year at Fall Creek.  I have been enjoying getting to know the afterschool kids and having a lot of creative fun with them as we work on arts and crafts, or just play and laugh.  Their energy, creativity, imagination, and enthusiasm are contagious. 

Meet Brinley!

Hello, my name is Brinley! I’m a local to Ithaca and very excited to be apart of FCSAP. It’s my first year at this afterschool program but I’ve been babysitting for over 6 years and involved in a few other childcare programs. My hobbies include crafting, reading, hiking and cooking. 

Meet Emily! 

Hi my name is Emily, I am originally from Michigan and going to school at Ithaca College! I'm very excited to be joining FCSAP! I've worked at summer camps and coached swimming since 2022 and it has been very fun doing all types of activities and seeing kids learn new skills! In my free time I like to go on hikes, read, draw and watch new movies. I currently have a lot on my to watch list. 

Meet Alex!

Hello! My name is Alex and I have lived in Ithaca NY since the age of 9. I love making music, drawing, painting, playing table top games, hiking and hanging out with my two cats. My love of the outdoors and commitment to creativity and curiosity has kept me working in childcare for 10 years.

After hours I am an independent video game developer, so at and away from the schoolyard I am always engaged with creative endeavor and the pursuit of play. I am incredibly excited to be a part of the FCSAP team and the Fall Creek Elementary community.

Meet Caro! 

This is Caro’s second year at FCSAP and ninth year working in childcare. Caro is passionate about the power of free play as a tool for learning and conflict resolution. Caro enjoys sunshine, doing flips on the monkey bars, and eating quality chocolate chips. 

Meet Lillie! 

Hello! My name is Lillie, and I use she/her pronouns! I am from right outside of Providence Rhode Island, and currently attend Ithaca College. I am in my junior year majoring in Sociology and minoring in counseling. I have been working with kids for about 4 years now and it is one of the most rewarding things I do! In my free time I like to craft, listen to music, hang out with my friends (and my cat Frank!), and spend time outside!

Meet Carole!

Hi, my name is Carole and this is my 7th year as an after school counselor at Fall Creek School.  Originally from Rochester, I have degrees in Business and Cultural Anthropology/Native American Studies.  I have worked with students in K-8th grades at the Maxwell Museum in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and was employed at the University of Oklahoma in several Native American programs.  In Austin, Texas I conducted freelance classes in local history and art for several private elementary schools.  Most recently I was the 8 Square Schoolhouse and Youth Education Director at the History Center in Tompkins County for 17 years.  I engaged with 4th grade students and teachers in Tompkins County in facilitating the living history program at the historic 1892 schoolhouse in Dryden as part of the Kids Discover the Trail initiative. 

Meet Mike! 

I have been working at Fall Creek After School Program for 15 years and I have been working in the Ithaca City School District for 16 years. My passion for working with kids/youth started in 2001 when I worked at George Junior Republic as a Residential Counselor. Ever since then, I have worked with kids in various summer camps and youth advocate program settings in the Ithaca area. I grew up in Ithaca and I played Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Baseball, and Basketball as a kid. I love building rapport with students at the elementary school level because it gives me a chance to assist them academically, socially, and emotionally. FCSAP is a top-notch program that allows students to be themselves but also assists them to be good people, listeners, and team players while still being “funny and silly kids”. FCSAP is like no other program because of how we present and implement S-H-A-R-K. It stands for "SAFETY, HONESTY, ACCEPTANCE, RESPECT, and KINDNESS". This allows students and staff to be on the same page while building rapport with one another.