Meet Our OST Staff
WCS Out of School Time Staff
The Out of School Time Program employs dedicated and qualified staff including Site Coordinators, Assistant Group Leaders, Group Leaders, and a Behavioral Teacher Assistant. In 2022, we began collaborating with the Westport High School, and have since hired three high school students. This has been extremely valuable, as so many of the children at the program look up to them as role models. Staff participate in ongoing professional development opportunities provided by the Department of Early Education Care (EEC), which covers various topics such as de-escalation techniques for children with behavioral difficulties, health and safety protocols, and other topics surrounding childcare and out of school time programs. Staff are CPR and First Aid certified. Additionally, we address each child’s social and emotional needs, assist children with homework, participate in dramatic play, and plan weekly projects that are developmentally appropriate for each age group
OST Director - Jennifer Chaves
Jennifer has been working as the Director of the OST Program since 2019, and is always looking for ways to improve
programming and offer more opportunities for the students and their families. She has worked in a variety of fields, and holds an Associate Degree in Human Services, a Bachelor's in Sociology, and Master's in Public Policy. Jennifer is also so proud to be a former Westport Wildcat!
OST Coordinator - Deserie Sambun
Deserie Sambun joined the OST team as our Program
Coordinator in 2023, and assists in all aspects of programming. She has built such a wonderful rapport with all of the children and their families. She has extensive experience working with children and those with special needs, and worked in the sub-separate classroom at WHS for six years. Deserie holds a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology. Like Jennifer, she is a former Westport Wildcat, too!