Meet Our Staff

Abigail Gaines

Executive Director

Abigail Gaines serves as Homework House Executive Director and has been with the Homework House since 2000.  Abigail is responsible for bridging the community to the Homework House and for development and fundraising locally. Abigail also oversees Homework House staff, sites and programs.  She is passionate about the Homework House and believes that it is one of the best models for addressing a child's needs holistically that she has ever seen.   As a graduate of Azusa Pacific University in the field of Global Studies, she specializes in urban community development and has several years experience working cross-culturally. 

Kerry Freeman

Development Director

Kerry Freeman co-founded the Homework House in 1997 and served as Executive Director for nine years.   Now serving as the Development Director, Kerry is responsible for grant writing and fundraising strategies.  She holds a California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential and has many years of classroom teaching experience in both public and private schools.  Most recently she served as a reading specialist in the San Gabriel Unified School District.  The joy of her life is inspiring children to be excited about learning and discovering effective approaches for at-risk children to master the skills they need to lead successful, productive lives.

 

Shana Urive

6th St. Program Director

Shana Urive is the Program Director for the 6th Street location and is responsible for community development, the Parent Resource Center, and programming for the K-5 tutoring sessions in the neighborhood.  Shana holds a B.A. degree from Azusa Pacific University in Political Science and desires to continue her education at the UC Davis Master of Science program in Community Development.  

 

Jordan Bodt

9th St. Program Director (K-5)

Jordan Boldt is the K-5 Program Director for the 9th Street location.

She is responsible for organizing day-to-day Homework House activities for K-5 and any special events for that site.  Jordan holds a B.A. degree from Azusa Pacific University in Christian Ministries and Sociology, and desires to get her masters in Intercultural Studies.

 

Adrian Greer

Teen Program Coordinator

Adrian Greer coordnates Homework House's Neighborhood Teen Project (NTP).  He is currently seeking a B.A. in Political Science with plans to be an educator.  Adrian is an Azusa native and has been working for the Azusa Unified School District since 2005, where he has gained much experience in working with teens.

 

Karen Rouggly

Administrative Coordinator

Karen Rouggly is the Administrative Coordinator for the Homework House. She is responsible for maintaining and organizing day-to-day activities for the Homework House. She also provides administrative support to all Directors and Coordinators. She is a graduate of Azusa Pacific University, holding a B.A. in Communication Studies and Theatre Arts.

 

 
 

Our Volunteer Staff

 
150 Tutors and Special Project Assistants

 

Our Board of Directors

Barbara Dickerson, President

Ginny Dadaian, Secretary

Stephanie Deal, Treasurer

Deborah Flagg

Samuel Martinez

Hilda Miramontez

Steve Seaford

Jan Wickersham

Abigail Gaines, ex-officio

Kerry Freeman, ex-officio