Gail Tomich

Bio: 

Gail began with AFTER SCHOOL in the Fall of 2005.   She has a BS in English from UW-Oskosh.  With over nine years experience working with children, Gail has worked for both the Oregon middle and elementary schools, been a teacher's aide and a Boy Scout leader, taught in early childhood programs, and raised two sons, of whom she's very proud.   During the summer, Gail is an instructor for our Middle School U program.   In her free time she enjoys cooking, arts and crafts, sewing, quilting, gardening and reading. 

Prairie AFTER SCHOOL meets in the school's cafeteria, a nice bright space with lots of windows, where the program has access to the kitchen and a large storage area.  While inside, the children can play board games, do sewing projects, paint, build with Legos, read, work on staff-led projects or do their homework.  They make use of the playground for kickball, four-square, running and playing on the equipment.  Prairie AFTER SCHOOL is a choice-based program.  We believe in offering many opportunities for kids to have fun and explore their interests.  Kid input is important too!  We encourage their suggestions for safe, appropriate activities.  We provide a welcoming atmosphere that supports friendships and builds social skills, daily homework time with adult help and outdoor play every day (weather permitting) for good health.   Third, fourth and fifth graders can participate in 4-H programming.  Scouting is offered at some sites based on child interest and availability of volunteers.  Many of our Dane County AFTER SCHOOL sites offer enrichment classes.  These include World Language, art and science classes.  Click here to learn more.   Enrichment classes can be arranged at most AFTER SCHOOL sites if there is enough interest.  Email janderson@wisconsinyouthcompany.org to learn more.