If you'd like to get involved with Neighborhood Parents for the Hurley School, please contact us, or contact a team leader listed below. We welcome parents and interested community members. This is a great opportunity for curious parents to get to know the school and other parents, as well as for everyone to help out a local school!
If you are interested in tutoring or volunteering at the school, please e-mail volunteer@discoverhurley.org.
Programming:
This team enhances the Hurley’s educational and extracurricular programming. Currently they are working with the principal on enrichment programs in the visual/performance arts and in science, and more lunchtime and after-school clubs for students. They pursue universities, colleges, and other organizations to help establish and operate enrichment programs. This team works closely with the fundraising team.
Leaders:
Amy d'Ablemont Burnes
617-859-8752 or amydablemontburnes@yahoo.com
(Orly, starting kindergarten 2006, Jasper, 2008)
Cecilia Rait
617-519-1591 or ceciliarait@aol.com
(Jacob, 2005, Max & Emma, 2007)
Fundraising:
This team assists the principal in forming partnerships with corporations, businesses, and community organizations in order to fund needed enrichment programs. This team helps with fundraising as well as with applying to foundations for grants.
Leaders:
Kelley Curry
617-542-7637 or kelley@discoverhurley.org
(Julia, 2005, Chloe, 2009)
Carrie Alyea
617-338-8635 or alyea@verizon.net
(Piper, 2006)
Facilities:
This team addresses potential renovations to the school building, such as gym, lockers, and auditorium.
Leaders:
Peter Herman
617-338-8635 or peter@studiopoint625.com
(Piper, 2006)
Guy Messier
617-267-4488 or guymessier@earthlink.net
(Zoe, 2005 and Alex, 2009)
Public Relations:
This team informs families, the community, and the public about the Hurley School and our organization. They organize open houses, family play-dates, and other get-togethers. They also manage the website.
Leader:
Josh Weiss
617-542-7637 or
josh@discoverhurley.org
(Julia, 2005 and Chloe, 2009)
Teacher/Staff Liaison:
This team keeps abreast of teacher/school needs for tutors, educational materials, supplies, and equipment. They work with the public relations team and fundraising team to attract tutors and elicit in-kind and monetary donations.
Leader:
Carolyn Loucas
617-267-4313 or cloucas@tsf.org
(Lindsey, 2005 and Lydia, 2008)
