Meet Our Summer Staff

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Hello, I am the Executive Director for ASB Educational Institute. Twelve years ago my vision for ASB was to provide the tools and skills needed for our youth to advance in their transition to adulthood. Thank you for allowing us to continue this vision with your support of our programs.

CAMP DIRECTOR 3rd-8th GRADE

Hello, my name is Stacy McDavis and I am a SECA for CPS. I have worked for Bret Harte school for 9 plus years and ASB for 8 plus years in the after school program as well as the Summer Camp program.

LEAD Counselor 3rd-8th. Administrative personnel.

LEAD PERSONEL / 3RD-8TH GRADE

Hello, my name is Ms. Lawson and I have worked for Chicago Public Schools at Bret Harte Elementary since 2014. I graduated from National-Louis University receiving a Masters degree in Elementary Education in 2012. I then received my certificate in Advanced Studies in General Special Education 2015. My goal is to positively influence all students to love learning and provide them with the resources to receive optimal growth. My hobbies include traveling, skiing and spending time with my daughter.

CAMP DIRECTOR #2 / K-2ND GRADE

Hi, my name is Carly Campbell. I am currently the first grade teacher at Bret Harte Elementary. I have been teaching first grade for the past 5 years ever since I graduated from Michigan State University. In my free time, I like to go for runs, travel, and spend time with friends and family!

COUNSELOR PRE-K

Hello, my name is Kayla Farmer and I hold an undergraduate degree in Business Administration. My professional career in finance spans over 2 years in corporate finance. Also, as support staff for Chicago Public Schools, I have served teachers in grades K - 8. My core values are embedded in children receiving a high quality public education and to remain being a transformer in any situation or organization to increase student achievement for all children.

Lead Pre-k Counselor

My name is Jaydae Bennett, I am at Special Education Classroom Assistant at Bret Harte. I hold a Bachelor’s in Economics and Finance from the illustrious Tennessee State University. My goal is to help children turn their gifts into goals by shaping their unique talents and passions into a potential career.

Counselor-3rd-5th grade.

Hello, my name is Ms. Walker. I currently hold a SECA position for CPS. I’ve been with CPS for 1 year and have been working with kids since 2020. I enjoy educating children as they learn new skills that will carry them on through their journey of life. My mission is to guide each child I interact with to become better today than they were yesterday.

My name is Gabrielle and my college experience was a bit unorthodox. I unexpectedly attended my first semester of college relatively unaware of the college culture and found myself severely homesick. I missed my friends, family and all that Chicago had to offer. However, as the semester progressed, I found my niche and began to grow in the community which I was in. I came into college with my major being nursing without realizing how demanding the curriculum is. I had to quickly learn how to mange my social life and my course of study, which overall lead me to become more confident in myself and the path that I was taking. Reflecting on this past year , I have gained valuable insight about myself, adulthood and womanhood that will undoubtedly shape me for years to come.