Natalie Lucas

As co-directors at the Center for Afterschool and Expanded Learning, Foundations, Inc., Natalie Lucas and Jennifer Kobrin design and implement technical assistance for schools, afterschool programs, and community-based organizations. Their frequent interactions in the field keep them current with the distinct challenges and opportunities facing administrators, educators, students, and parents. As a former Teach for America corps member, Lucas taught middle school science and focuses on the Center's Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) initiatives. Kobrin has a background in working with English language learners and focuses on language, literacy, and culture.