Hi, my name is Matt Connolly, Center Director for Kids After Hours at Barnsley Elementary. I am 31 years old, and I have worked at Kids After Hours since I was in college at the University of Maryland. I have been a Director for KAH for nearly 10 years. My favorite KAH activities are playing hockey in the gym and cooking projects. I am also very excited that my wife (Leigh) and I just bought our first home in Burtonsville and in just 359 more mortgage payments the house will be ours. Feel free to stop by and say "Hi".

Howdy Parents!

Hey, hey! My name is Michael Boyd. I grew up nearby in Silver Spring. I graduated from Our Lady of Good Counsel High School (go Falcons!) in 2008. I’m currently working on my bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies to become an elementary school teacher. I started going to Kids After Hours in 1995. I loved it so much that I decided to work here. I love working with kids, something I picked up from my mom who’s also a teacher. I absolutely love soccer, whether it’s watching it or playing it with the KAH kids. I support Everton Football Club in England. Their motto is Nil Satis Nisi Optimum which means “nothing but the best is good enough”. I will always do my best to make sure the kids at Meadow Hall are having a BLAST whenever they’re at KAH!

Hello my name is Scarlett! I have been working with Kids After Hours since 2015 and have loved every moment of it! My favorite KAH activities are STEM projects, arts, and craft projects, and playing checkers! I am a mom of 3 beautiful children. In my off time, I enjoy spending time with my family, cooking, and watching movies.

I am super excited for the school year and I can't wait to meet all of the Burtonsville kids and families!

Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions, comments, or concerns.

Meet Katie, our Center Director

Hello! My name is Katie and I have been working with Kids After Hours for over 5 years. I love being the director at Cannon Road Elementary. I love creating a community among my child care programs kids and staff. A few of my favorite activities include card games, cooking projects, and intense games of Battleship. Please feel free to come in and say "hi!" I am always happy to talk with families!

Greetings Carderock Families and Friends! My name is Will Sickels, and I am very excited to be your KAH program director! After spending the two years working in Colorado schools, I’m very happy to be back home at Kids After Hours! My career began as a history teacher in MCPS, but quickly made the switch to working for Kids After Hours, and haven’t regretted it one bit! I was the program director at Highland View Elementary for four years, and I have spent just about every summer of my life at KAH Skateboard Camp! My favorite things to do at KAH are put on shows/performances, create art galleries, and play sports in the gym! I also LOVE finding ways to sneak a few history lessons into our activities.

My name is Matt Wellen. I joined the KAH team back in 2005 and instantly found that I loved connecting with the kids and families. I've been the Director at KAH for over nine years and look forward to many more! My favorite thing to do with the kids is sharing my passion for sports and teamwork, especially when it's SOCCER! I also love to work with the kids to create new & fun games. When I am not busy running around with my KAH kids, I am having adventures with my wife, Ellen, and my four kids. I am so excited to be sharing the same school as my wife Ellen who is a teacher at Cloverly!

Hi Fairland Families,
my name is Hayli and I am super excited to return to Fairland as your director! I started at KAH in 2016 and have had the greatest experiences here ever since. I am currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in psychology at the University of Maryland Global Campus, teetering between criminal and child psych. I enjoy playing different sports, games, doing arts and crafts, singing, dancing, playing fetch with my dog; Rabbit, and most of all a good nap ( I mean who doesn’t?! ). I can’t wait to meet and work with all my Fairland fam and new friends to come this year! Come on by and say “Hello!” I’ll most likely be the small adult having way too much fun! :)

Howdy Parents!
My name is Annecia and I have worked for Kids After Hours for 20 years and hold several accreditations in child care. I can't wait to continue my experience with such a great school! I am a mom of two funny, brilliant, young ladies. In my free time, you can find me on the softball field, and I love meeting new families!

Feel free to contact me if you have any comments, questions, or concerns. My email is annecia@kidsafterhours.com and my number is 240.217.7181.

I was born and raised in Montgomery County, graduating from Springbrook High School in 1992. I attended Shepherd University in Shepherdstown, WV, graduating with a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education. I joined the Kids After Hours team in 1997 as a summer counselor and I have been a KAH director for the past 20 years. I enjoy being outdoors playing sports, camping, sledding — weather doesn't matter. I also enjoy cooking, listening to music, especially from the 70's & 80s and spending time with friends and extended family, and my two sons Ethan and Brady! 

My name is Edward Contreras and I have been working at Kids After Hours for 9 years and counting now. It's been a blessing to have a job that I truly love and to make a difference in the lives of so many kids. Since I first put on a yellow staff shirt I’ve been proud to be a part of the Kids After Hours family, and it’s been my passion to work with kids. I have to say that my favorite part of what I do is helping kids and staff to grow to be the best they can be. I’m so excited to be part of the Flower Valley community and I’m very happy to call this my home for the long future.

Hello! My name is Chris Nolan. I grew up in Fairfax County, VA and graduated from Lenoir Rhyne College with a Psychology degree and a Business and Sociology minor. I have been working with Kids After Hours for the over 24 years. My home away from home has been at Forest Knolls Elementary throughout these years. I am so thankful for the wonderful relationships with children and families that have come into my life and I have been fortunate enough to call Forest Knolls and the community my second family. I am the father of 5 beautiful children ages 9 to 19, all unique and wonderful in their own way. People who know me... know I love Mountain Dew, love to be silly, and love to play competitive soccer. If I'm not out watching one of my kids playing soccer or basketball, I enjoy just relaxing and watching a movie or enjoying the outdoors.

Hello, my name is Chris Quinn and I am a center director for KAH at Garrett Park Elementary school. I have been working with kids since I was 16 years old when I first volunteered at a summer camp. I fell in love with the camp atmosphere and that's when I decided I want to work with kids and play for a living. I believe in being positive and trying to teach the kids to be caring to each other every day! My favorite thing during the school year is all of the awesome activities we get to do. During summer camp, my favorite thing is the inflatable water slides that we have! On my off time I play basketball during the winter and when it is nice outside I enjoy playing a round of golf.

My name is Ric Martinez. I have enjoyed working with Kids After Hours since 1992. I graduated from Paint Branch High School and earned a degree in Elementary Education from the University of Maryland. I am a native Marylander and proud father of two daughters. During my off- time, I love cooking, traveling, and enjoying various outdoor hobbies. My favorite thing to do at KAH is planning fun activities!

Hello Everyone!

My name is Minnie and I have been working at Kids After Hours since 2011 and I have loved every second of it!

Whether it's a new arts and crafts project, a gym game, or a simple joke, I’m always excited to teach, learn, and spread the FUN!

I cant wait to get to know the awesome kids and families at Westover! Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions, comments or concerns at: Minnie@kidsafterhours.com

Hi, my name is Isabella and I am the director of Kids After Hours at Meadow Hall. I have been working at Meadow Hall for over 4 years now and I have absolutely loved every second! I graduated right next door from Rockville High School. I am the oldest of 6, a dog mom, and can usually be found chatting at the kids' table when given the choice! Working with children has always been a passion of mine. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions, concerns, something to share, or just want to say "hi!".