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Aaron Decker Parents
This page is for use by those currently enrolled in the After School Kids Club program at Aaron Decker School.
Chelsea Arena
Site Director
Hello, my name is Chelsea Arena. I have recently graduated from Southeastern University with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology: Exercise Science. I have over 10 years experience working with children, which has really taught me a lot and I love teaching them new things every day. I started working at the Y two years ago and could not be more excited to continue this journey.
Raquel Aveta
Support Staff
Hi, my name is Raquel Aveta and I can’t wait to work yet another year at Kids Club! I am a senior at Pequannock Township High school and my hobbies include playing basketball and hanging out with my friends. Can’t wait to have another great year at Aaron Decker Elementary!
Hawika Lando
Support Staff
Hi my name is Hawika Lando. I am currently a student at Passaic County Community College. After I have completed my three years at PCCC, I would love too to continue my education at a four-year university. I am studying education so in the future I can become a teacher for middle school or elementary. I wanted to work for the YMCA because it has a variety of opportunities to get more experience working with kids. I have worked with kids for two years going on three in a few months. Another reason why I started working for the YMCA is because I really love to help people. My hobbies are sports because throughout my life I have always played sports and I enjoyed it the most.
Rachel Weidanz
Support Staff
Hello, my name is Rachel Weidanz and I am 19 years old. I am currently enrolled at Montclair State University as a Sophomore, and I am studying Education. I have been working with children for the past two years and love nothing more. Children bring me such joy, and to be able to make a difference in their lives is a great feeling. My interests are spending time with my family, baking, riding bikes, and being able to make memories with my closest friends. Over the summer I worked at the YMCA Camp as a Counselor and it was an amazing experience. I was able to work with the children all day and see them learn more over the past two months. After school, I hope to become a 1st grade teacher and help children see how important their education is. Also, I want to help them realize that they can make a difference and they will matter in the world.