Our Staff

Executive Director

Pamela Elmi, Executive Director, has been a non-profit administrator for over 12 years in Atlanta, GA and Princeton, NJ. While running daily operations, she works to strengthen PYA's ties to the community, parents, local foundations, and businesses.

Education Director Ann Vershbow

Education Director

Ann Vershbow is PYA's 1st Education Director. She is responsible for curriculum development and teacher training. Before joining PYA, she was Principal of the Ethical Culture School in NYC.

Education Director Ann Vershbow

PYA Staff

    Our Teaching Staff

    Nancy Rubenstein-Literacy Volunteer     Coordinator through Americorps

   Lisa Ballard

    Daphne Chen

    Esmirna DeLeon

    Jennifer DeLeon

    Michele Engoran

    Gene Gray

    Sarah Hyuck

    Meredith Jacob

    Samantha Kerr

    Robert LaFauci

    Tonya Lawrence

    Debra Lorenzetti

    Anita O'Meara

Eddie Martin

Lisa Rodriguez

    Shelley Rossman

    Cynthia Sage

    Maseray Saidukamara

Kristen Sipler

Amina Yamusah

Dr. Wang keeps our new computer labs running smoothly.

PYA is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace the diversity of our teaching staff with great pride.

History

Sociodramatic play is alive and well at PYA!

Princeton Young Achievers (PYA) began in 1993 in partnership with the Princeton regional schools, two sponsors of affordable housing in Princeton, and concerned parents. The mission of the group was to provide constructive after-school activities for under-resourced youth in neighborhood learning centers. The program has since expanded.

Today, PYA serves nearly 100 elementary school children in after-school programs at three Learning Centers in the Princeton area. PYA also partners with the community in special projects and other activities that increase children's academic self-confidence and love of learning.

Parents and PYA

Parents have been at the forefront of our organization throughout PYA's history. Centers are open to parents so that they can see their children work and also meet the staff andvolunteers. The PYA Parent Committee meets on a regular basis where parents can address their concerns, and gain access to the information and resources they need.