​Welcome to Guilderland at Schoolhouse Road

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Program Information

Location
Redeemer Church
183 Schoolhouse Road
Albany, N.Y. 12203

Hours
Before/After School: M-F, 7-8:30 a.m., 2-6 p.m.
Summer Camp: 7:30-6 p.m.
Vacation Camp: 7:30-6 p.m.

Contact
Ms. Brownie
ktbro.tsl@gmail.com

Important Dates

Kate Brownell

My name is Kate Brownell, but all of my TSL friends call me Ms. Brownie! I grew up in Hoosick Falls, and as a child I enjoyed spending time on my family’s farm, playing soccer and being involved in the 4H program. I lived locally until the age of 10, when my family moved to Central Florida. While in Florida I continued to work with 4H, eventually running my own club throughout high school and college. I attended the University of Central Florida and earned a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, with certificates in reading, special education and English Language Learners.

​After graduation I was hired at South Ocala Elementary and taught kindergarten and second-grade inclusion and was nominated as Rookie Teacher of the Year! In 2012 I moved back to New York's Capital Region to be closer to my family and started working for TSL as a summer teaching assistant at the Troy site. In the fall of that year I was offered the opportunity to direct the School Age Program in Guilderland, and I happily accepted! In 2014 I was promoted to Regional Director, and I currently direct the Guilderland School Age program at Redeemer and coordinate the TSL School Age Directors. When I’m not at TSL, I love to cook, go camping and spend time with my friends and family.

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Matt Girtler

Hi everyone! The name's Matt Girtler. I grew up just outside of Rochester, where I spent a lot of time playing in the back woods or reading and eventually picking up the guitar. I moved to Albany because most of my extended family is here, and I wanted to be able to help with new babies and aging relatives. I have been in the area since 2010. I attended SUNY Geneseo and received a bachelor's degree in political science. 
I have worked with children regularly for over three years, and have worked in the human services field for more than a decade. I currently also work for the Center for Disability Services. I've always been good with kids, but I never thought of checking out a place like TSL. I must admit, this is one of the best places I could have chosen! I started at TSL as a teacher assistant for about 3  1/2 years and got to know how wonderful TSL is!

Other than working at TSL, I enjoy playing with my band, Shoebox Dojo, and making meals and memories with my circle of friends, old and new. 

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