Our Staff

First Day at SC4K: June 2019

Years with SC4K: 5

My Personal Style: Comfy

My Favorite Shoes: Adidas Sambas

When I was young, I wanted to be a: Doctor

Favorite School Subjects: Math & Biology

Day of the Week: Saturday

Favorite Teacher: Prof. Robert Janiga

Favorite CLE Spots: Edgewater Beach

Favorite Afternoon Snack: BBQ Kettle Chips

Favorite Sports Team: Chicago Bulls

Why I Work at SC4K: I like seeing teachers and other non-profits receive items from us knowing they will go to children and families in need.

First Day at SC4K: July 5, 2023

Years with SC4K: 1.5

My Personal Style: Timeless

My Favorite Shoes: Sandals

Favorite School Subjects: Art History and Economics

Favorite Day of the Week: Friday

Favorite Teacher: Sr. Maggie and Dr. Lucier

Favorite CLE Spot: Yoga on the Beach at Edgewater

Favorite Afternoon Snack: Skinny Pop

Favorite Sports Team: Cleveland Cavs

Why I Work at SC4K: I like connecting our donors to the impact their gifts—whether time, talent, or treasure—make. They are the wind beneath our wings and their gifts help change a child’s life trajectory and make teachers’ jobs easier.

First Day at SC4K:  November 25, 2024

Years with SC4K: <1

My Personal Style: Casual, but sometimes dressy!

My Favorite Shoes: Sneakers

When I was young, I wanted to be a: Doctor

Favorite School Subject: French

Favorite Day of the Week: Saturday

Favorite Teacher: Adam, my biology professor, because he made learning fun and encouraged me to think critically

Favorite CLE Spots: The Zoo

Favorite Afternoon Snack: Chocolate

Favorite Sports Team: Moroccan Football Team

Why I Work at SC4K: I’m passionate about helping people and making a positive impact in the community

First Day at SC4K: August 2023

Years with SC4K: 1.5

My Personal Style: Comfy, Casual, Dressy, and Classy!

My Favorite Shoes: Sneakers

When I was young, I wanted to be a: Teacher

Favorite School Subjects: Music and African American History

Favorite Day of the Week: Sunday

Favorite Teacher: Mr. Protiva

Favorite CLE Spots: Cleveland Metroparks

Favorite Afternoon Snack: Pickles

Favorite Sports Team: Cleveland Browns & Cleveland Cavs

Why I Work at SC4K: I work at SC4K because I believe in the mission of the organization.

First Day at SC4K: October 2019

Years with SC4K: 5

My Personal Style: Casual/Comfy

My Favorite Shoes: Plain Black Vans

When I was young, I wanted to be a: Teacher

Favorite School Subjects: English and Sociology

Favorite Day of the Week: Sunday

Favorite Teacher: Mrs. Clark

Favorite CLE Spots: Nature Center at Shaker Lakes

Favorite Afternoon Snack: Anything Crunchy

Favorite Sports Team: Pittsburgh Steelers

Why I Work at SC4K: Meeting the needs and coming alongside others to provide practical help matters – we ARE our “brother’s keeper!” Also, I love being part of a team/family of co-workers who are in it for more than a job. It’s great to be able to lend my abilities in a way that hopefully makes things better and makes other people stronger, more efficient, and better in their roles.

First Day at SC4K: April 2010

Years with SC4K: 15

My Personal Style: Casual

My Favorite Shoes: Mules

When I was young, I wanted to be a: Lawyer

Favorite School Subjects: Math & Reading

Favorite Day of the Week: Sunday

Favorite Teacher: Mrs. Downing

Favorite CLE Spots: Cleveland Museum of Art & Natural History Museum

Favorite Afternoon Snack: Salt & Vinegar Chips

Favorite Sports Team: L.A. Lakers (’99-’02 Team Only)

Why I Work at SC4K: As a child, I never had to worry about shoes, clothes, and school supplies, but my mother served as an educator in a school district where the students weren’t as fortunate. I like being able to help teachers provide for their classrooms and students and help partners serve families.

First Day at SC4K: June 2022

Years with SC4K: 3

My Personal Style: Comfy

My Favorite Shoes: Sandals because they’re easy to take on and off

When I was young, I wanted to be a: Teacher

Favorite School Subjects: Math and Science

Favorite Day of the Week: Wednesday

Favorite Teacher: My sister-in-law, because she’s always honest with the kids in her class

Favorite CLE Spots: Cleveland Museum of Art & Natural History Museum

Favorite Afternoon Snack: Cheese and Crackers with iced tea!

Favorite Sports Team: New York Yankees

Why I Work at SC4K: The people at Shoes and Clothes for Kids are amazing! Everyone who comes in contact with SC4K–whether it be staff, board members, or the people we serve–is a compassionate, caring individual!

First Day at SC4K: November 2021

Years with SC4K: 4

My Personal Style: Casual

My Favorite Shoes: G Defy Sneakers

When I was young, I wanted to be a: Track Star

Favorite School Subjects: Fine Arts and Statistics

Favorite Day of the Week: Friday

Favorite Teacher: Mr. Lambert

Favorite CLE Spots: Merwin’s Wharf

Favorite Afternoon Snack: Mandarin Oranges

Favorite Sports Team: Northwestern Women’s Lacrosse

Why I Work at SC4K: At this point in my career, I love that my job is part-time and flexible!

First Day at SC4K: 2019

Years with SC4K: 6

Personal Style: Pulled-together casual

Favorite Shoes: My favorite loafers

When I was young, I wanted to be an: Attorney

Favorite School Subjects: English & History

Favorite Day of the Week: A lazy Sunday

Favorite Teacher: Mrs. Jones

Favorite CLE Spots: Any library

Favorite Afternoon Snack: Red licorice

Favorite Sports Team: O.S.U. Football Team

Why I Work at SC4K: I truly believe in the mission/purpose of the organization. I don’t think anyone could come up with something negative to say about what we do!

First Day at SC4K: June 2023

Years with SC4K: 1.5

My Personal Style: Classic and Comfy

My Favorite Shoes: Flip-Flops

When I was young, I wanted to be a: Veterinarian

Favorite School Subjects: Music, English, and French

Favorite Day of the Week: Friday

Favorite Teacher: Mrs. Seredick, my high school music teacher at Normandy

Favorite CLE Spots: Lake Erie

Favorite Afternoon Snack: Popcorn

Favorite Sports Team: Cleveland Browns

Why I Work at SC4K: I returned to SC4K for the opportunity to do good by doing what I love. I’m truly humbled and honored to be a part of helping children in our community get what they need to grow up happy, safe, and loving school!

First Day at SC4K: November 12, 2024

Years with SC4K: <1

My Personal Style: Funny

My Favorite Shoes: Any! I’m a shoe-head!

Favorite School Subjects: English, because you were allowed to argue your point!

Favorite Day of the Week: Friday

Favorite Teacher: Ms. Strickland, because she was my first Black teacher

Favorite Sports Teams: The OSU Buckeyes, Cleveland Cavs, and Cleveland Browns

Why I Work at SC4K: The opportunity to work with people who care about more than just themselves. The chance to help shape the minds of young men and women is very exciting to me!