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
Ashlee Degelleke, Dance with Energy Director
Philosophy
“Through hard work and kindness we produce brave and confident dancers.”
Started at WC:
2020
Education:
Lake Brantley HS
Simmons University
Post University
Fun Fact:
I grew up in Orlando, Florida
Elizabeth Jones, Dance with Energy Company Director
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.
