Karlie Gunderson, Site Director kgunders@bsdvt.org 802-316-1681
Where did you grow up? Portland, Oregon
Favorite part of afterschool or working with children/youth: I love getting to know the kids and families and watching them grow during their time in the program. Also kid jokes are the best jokes!
Hobbies/what do you like to do outside of work: When I am not at work, I enjoy spending time with my family camping, hiking and exploring Vermont.
Professional experience and education: I spent time studying environmental studies at Warren Wilson College in North Carolina, as well as at CCV in Winooski. I also served with Americorps NCCC for two years as a corps member based out of the Charleston, SC campus and then as a team leader based out of the Denver, CO campus. I have been working in the Burlington Expanded Learning Program for five years – three years as the Assistant Site Director at Flynn Elementary and the past two years as the Site Director at Champlain Elementary.
Jennifer O’Leary, Assistant Site Director joleary@bsdvt.org 802-316-1681
Where did you grow up? Massachusetts
Favorite part of afterschool or working with children/youth: The joy of watching these students develop and grow while in my care.
Hobbies/what do you like to do outside of work:I love skiing in the winter and going to the beach in the summer.
Professional experience and education: Psychology Degree from Saint Michael’s College. I have also been working in childcare since the age of 16.
