Michele Connaire, Director of the Energy Center
Year started at WC: 2015
Philosophy:
Stay Humble, Work Hard, Be Kind
Education/Experience:
Monsignor Ryan Memorial High School, Aquinas College A.S. Business, Bridgewater State University B.A. English, pursing MBA Boston College
Certifications:
ACSM CEC Certificate, Leadership Foundations Certificate
Fun fact about me:
I played baseball as a child
Lianne Mankus, Energy Center Assistant Director; Director of the Energy Center Camp
Year started at WC:
2016
Philosophy:
To teach is to touch a life forever
Education/Experience:
Boston Latin Academy HS
Suffolk University
Massasoit Community College
Certifications:
Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher Certified
Preschool Lead Teacher Certified
Director I certified
CPR/First Aid/AED Certified
CDC Heads Up Concussion Training
Fun Fact:
I own two blind cats who are brothers, Cotton and Snow
Elizabeth Jones, Director of Dance with Energy
Year started at WC:
2014
Philosophy:
“Great dancers are not great because of their technique; they are great because of their passion.”
Education/Experience:
Roger Williams University ‘11
Summa cum laude
Dance & Secondary Education
Certifications:
Teaching Certificate in grades K-12
Accomplishments/Fun fact:
Miss Elizabeth was chosen as Dance Teacher of the Year in RI in 2014.
Ashley Cirillo, Event and Programming Coordinator
Year started at WC:
2017
Philosophy:
“If a child cannot learn in the way WE teach, WE must teach in a way the child can learn…”
Education/Experience:
Mount Ida College’ 2009
BA in Sports Management
Certifications:
Sports Management, BA
Early Education Certificate, MA E.d
CPR/First Aid/AED Certified
CDC Heads Up Concussion Training
Fun Fact:
I’m originally from Upstate New York – Saratoga area. I taught swim lesson for 8 years, ages of 1-30 years of age.
