Lolly’s Place is a literacy focused, after-school tutoring and enrichment program for children in grades K-8th. We take a holistic approach to education. Our volunteer tutors are the backbone of our organization. In the photo above, one of our volunteers (retired reading specialist) works on a writing project with one of our students.

We Believe:

• Every child has the right to a quality education, especially children experiencing learning barriers. Whether a child has diagnosed learning disabilities, is from a lower socioeconomic household, or is learning English as their second language, every child deserves the opportunity to learn and achieve academic success.

•  Education is liberation. We strive to create lifelong learners who are empowered to advocate for themselves.

• We value diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome everyone who enters our doors. Our relationships are built on trust, respect, and authentic, open communication.

• We champion advocacy for our students and their families. We support those who need a voice to advocate for them.

OUR TEAMS

Our Lady of Guadalupe

Janisha Adams Program Assistant

Opal Barbour Tutor

Eileen Buckner Tutor

Annie Erker-Diehr Reading Specialist

Mary Pat Gallagher Executive Director/Founder

Katie Head Business Manager/ Special Events

Jayden Mattison Tutor

Karen Peregrino Art Apprentice

Ashley Rhodes Assistant Director/Our Lady of Guadalupe Site Director

Lisseth Salgado ESL Instructor/Tutor

Our Lady of Lourdes

Deborah Anderson Childcare Assistant

Bryan Cuantianquiz Childcare Assistant

Will Erker Our Lady of Lourdes Site Manager

Mary Pat Gallagher Executive Director/Founder

Sofia Puerto Assistant Lourdes Site Manager

Sally Williams Program Assistant

2023-2024 Board of Directors

EXECUTIVE TEAM

Sherley Moran, MBA - President

Isabel Siedband, J.D., Vice President

Katie Head- Secretary

Suzanne Basuino, CPA - Treasurer

Sean Barry, J.D. - Legal Counsel


DIRECTORS

Kenisha Adams - Parent

Betsy Fentress - Freelance Editor / LP Volunteer Tutor

Mary Pat Gallagher, M.A. - Founder and E.D.

Heather Jacus - Career Educator / LP Volunteer Tutor

Marie Kenyon, J.D. - Archdiocese of St. Louis

Luis Merida - University School District

Anne Marie Moreno - Nine Network

COMMITTEE CHAIRS

• Betsy Fentress Buildings and Grounds

• MP Gallagher Development

• Suzanne Basuino Finance

• Sean Barry Governance

• Sherley Moran Strategic Planning