FORBES - Key Persons


Abby Peklo

Job Titles:
  • Director of Grants & Special Programs

Annette Miserez-Dillon

Job Titles:
  • Director of Special Education Programs & Services

Becky Tyrrell

Job Titles:
  • Director of Food Services

Brett Fiore

Job Titles:
  • Principal of Steps

Bruni Edwards

Job Titles:
  • Director of Birth to Three

Carmella Galipault

Job Titles:
  • Director of Head Start & Early Head Start

Dawn Pullutro

Job Titles:
  • Site Coordinator
  • Site Staff Member
Dawn has been working at BASES since 2010. She is a Literacy Coach at Forbes as well.

Deb Bell

Job Titles:
  • Secretary

Debbie Cashman

Job Titles:
  • Administrative Assistant

Devonna Dionne

Job Titles:
  • Director of Marketing & Communications

Elizabeth Radday

Job Titles:
  • Director of School Services

Jackie Ceci

Job Titles:
  • Teacher
Jackie has been with BASES over two years. She also works at Sandy Hook Elementary. Her hobbies include puzzles, crafts, and fun mind challenges.

James Satifka

Job Titles:
  • Program Assistant
  • Site Coordinator
James has been with BASES since 2016. He has a BS in Math and Computer Science. His hobbies include playing golf, throwing football to the kids, and hiking.

Jaren Havell

Job Titles:
  • Director of Technology

Jeffrey Kitching

Job Titles:
  • Executive Director

Jennifer Douglas

Job Titles:
  • Principal of ACCESS - Danbury

Jennifer McCormick

Job Titles:
  • Director of Behavioral Services

Jennifer Truchsess

Job Titles:
  • Site Coordinator
Jen has been with BASES over nine years. She also works at Sandy Hook Elementary. Her hobbies include music, traveling, and movies.

Jensyn Cleveland

Job Titles:
  • Site Staff Member
  • Tutor
Jensyn began working for BASES in the 2021-2022 school year. She is a teacher at Forbes as well.

Joanne Davis

Job Titles:
  • Teacher
Joanne has been with BASES since 2019. She is a also a business owner. Her hobbies include baking and making chocolates.

Joanne Kirchner-Macri

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Director of Food Services

Jody Minotti

Job Titles:
  • Director of Student Services

John Kissko - President

Job Titles:
  • President

Jonathan P. Costa, Sr.

Job Titles:
  • Assistant
  • Executive Director

Kate Conetta - Treasurer

Job Titles:
  • Treasurer

Kathy Coffey

Job Titles:
  • Teacher
Kathy has been with BASES over two years. She also works at Sandy Hook Elementary. Her hobbies include spending time with family and going to the beach.

Kevin Glass

Job Titles:
  • Director of Center for Program Research & Evaluation

Kordel Weaver


Krista Noyce

Job Titles:
  • Administrative Assistant of Food Services

Kristy Gerdo

Job Titles:
  • Teacher
Kristy began working for BASES in 1998. She also works as a paraprofessional during the day.

Kylie Rodgers

Job Titles:
  • Program Assistant / Northern Sites Coordinator

Laura Miller

Job Titles:
  • Principal of ACCESS - Bethel

Lauren Jacob

Job Titles:
  • Administrative Coordinator

Lynn Stone - VP

Job Titles:
  • Vice - President

Mary Svetz-Juliano

Job Titles:
  • Site Staff Member
  • Tutor / Curriculum Teacher
Mary began working for BASES in the 2021-2022 school year. She is a teacher at Forbes as well.

Matt Mervis

Job Titles:
  • Director of Skills21 at EdAdvance

Melissa Viscariello

Job Titles:
  • Program Director

Mia Toimil - CFO

Job Titles:
  • Director of Finance

Michael McCotter

Job Titles:
  • Site Staff Member
  • Tutor / Curriculum Teacher
Michael began working for BASES in the 2021-2022 school year. He is a teacher at Southwest as well.

Michelle Anderson

Job Titles:
  • Director of Early Childhood & Family Programs

Mikaila Lagassie

Job Titles:
  • Site Staff Member
  • Tutor
Mikaila began working for BASES in the 2021-2022 school year. She is a teacher at Forbes as well.

Mike LoRusso

Job Titles:
  • Director of Transportation

Priscilla Forrest

Job Titles:
  • Site Coordinator
Priscilla has been with BASES over six years. She also works at Barkhamsted Elementary. Her hobbies include hiking, spending time with family and friends, camping, and skiing.

Rebeccah Kirsch

Job Titles:
  • Teacher
Rebeccah began working with BASES this past Summer. She also works at Barkhamsted Elementary.

Rich Reynolds

Job Titles:
  • Director WorkspaceCT

Richard Carmelich, III - COO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Operations Officer

Rose Forzano - CHRO

Job Titles:
  • Director of Human Resources

Sarah Moran

Job Titles:
  • Department Director of BASES

Sarah Robichaud

Job Titles:
  • Executive Committee Member at Large

Scott Rossignol

Job Titles:
  • Principal of PLA

Susan Domanico

Job Titles:
  • Director of Adult Education

Tim Noel

Job Titles:
  • Director of Facilities

Tracey Lay

Job Titles:
  • Chief Talent & Development Officer