Payne Schanski

Site Director and Tennis Coordinator

Curley K-8 School

payneschanski@tenacity.org

AmeriCorps VISTA - SOS Outreach 2011-12 and Tenacity AmeriCorps Fellow 2012-13

Shirley Li

Academic and Family Engagement Coordinator

Curley K-8

shirleyli@tenacity.org

Beverly Lipsey

AmeriCorps Fellow

Curley K-8

beverlylipsey@tenacity.org

Beverly is from Arlington, MA and graduated from Smith College in Northampton, MA where she studied Psychology and Community Engagement. She was first introduced to racket sports in college when she joined her school’s squash team. Growing up with two younger siblings, Beverly has often found herself working with youth. Whether it was her first job as a swim instructor, mentoring through Big Brothers Big Sisters or serving as a teacher’s assistant in Elementary school math classes, she has always enjoyed mentoring and teaching. All of her interests led her to teach English in Malaysia this past year where she taught and mentored secondary school students (ages 12-17) in Kuala Berang, Terengganu. When she is not working, Beverly is spending time with her family and friends, reading a great book or hiking and spending time outdoors. She is excited to be back in Massachusetts and is looking forward to becoming a better learner, teacher and mentor.

Sarah Peavy

AmeriCorps Fellow

Curley K-8

sarahpeavy@tenacity.org

Sarah graduated from the University of California, Riverside with a B.A. in psychology. There, she developed a joy for working with children during her employment with the Early Childhood Services on her campus. On her journey to hopefully becoming a therapist, she strives to have an impact in the lives of those around her. Through her church, she has volunteered with homeless shelters and the Boys’ & Girls’ Club. Upon serving a year as a City Year Boston corps member, then working as a summer camp counselor, Sarah comes to Tenacity to continue her pursuit in this goal. She has a variety of interests including gymnastics, reading, and the outdoors.

Nina Rozwadowski

AmeriCorps Fellow

Curley K-8

ninarozwadowski@tenacity.org

Nina graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a BS in Community and Nonprofit Leadership and a minor in Gender and Women’s Studies. During her college years she worked as the student director of an organization called Adventure Learning Programs. She oversaw 40 college students and worked with over 500 different groups on campus. The workshops she led included high ropes, low ropes and team building activities. She also found her love of fitness in college by trying out to be a group fitness and cycling instructor. She worked as an instructor and mentor for 2 years, even earning the award of 2019’s best fitness instructor. Nina also explored and enhanced her love of teaching and traveling when she journeyed to Southeast Asia (Thailand and Laos) for a month to teach English to rural school children. Nina is excited to build on her experiences and learn valuable lessons from the Tenacity family.