Our Mission

 
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Our program's mission is to introduce children to the work of local non-profits, develop empathy for those in need, and engage children in the benefits of helping others, all while having fun and working as a team! 

Our story

Service Stars was launched in 2018 by a group of local public school teachers who wanted to bring high-quality service learning opportunities to young children. What started as a two-week summer camp has grown to now include after-school and school vacation programming, and special weekend service events for the whole family.

Through our programs, students experience hands-on opportunities to help their community. Our hope is that our programs spark a life-long commitment to service for Service Stars kids and their families, empowering a new generation of good citizenship. 

Meet Our Founders

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Kelly Comings, Andy Comings, and Samantha Genier

We are three experienced teachers who are passionate about teaching social justice at an early age. Kelly taught first and second grade in Holliston for 15 years. Andy has been teaching 6th grade Social Studies at Day Middle School in Newton for the past 15 years. We live in West Newton with our two daughters. Sam has been a science teacher at Day for the past 16 years. She lives in Newton with her wife and two kids.


Meet the Team

  • Kelly Comings

    FOUNDER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

  • Katie Hill

    AFTER SCHOOL TEACHER

  • Sarah Viadero

    AFTER SCHOOL TEACHER

  • Andy Gluck

    AFTER SCHOOL TEACHER

  • Molly Delehey

    COOPERATIVE GAMES LEADER

  • Samantha Genier

    FOUNDER SUMMER CAMP DIRECTOR

  • Andy Comings

    FOUNDER SUMMER CAMP DIRECTOR

  • Jaclyn McDonald

    AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER CAMP TEACHER

  • Melissa Thomas

    SUMMER CAMP TEACHER

  • Julie Joseph

    SUMMER CAMP TEACHER

  • Adam Lunin

    SUMMER CAMP TEACHER

Board of Directors

Betsy McClendon, Board Chair

Erin Capasso, Vice Chair

Emily Lawrence, Treasurer

Vidya Submaranian, Secretary

Michal Miller

Rebecca Barnehama

Caroline Levy

Heather Brodkin

Chris Cosgrove

Julie Higgins

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Read about our feature in Newton Neighbors!

 
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Read about our recognition from Mayor Fuller!

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