MANY Options

Rebecca Davis

Rebecca has a background of working with youth and adolescents. She grew up in Keene, and has a high level of interest and commitment to the area’s programs and opportunities for youth. Rebecca graduated from Stonehill College in Easton, MA with a degree in Psychology and Sociology. Since moving back to the Monadnock region, she has worked as a counselor and direct care provider for adolescents in a residential setting and has been involved with the planning of the Pumpkin Festival. Aside from working with youth, Rebecca loves traveling and is an outdoor enthusiast and avid horseback rider.

Linda Rubin

Linda joined the agency as the Director of the Youth Initiatives Office in March 2003. She worked as the Development Director for Stonewall Farm from 1993-2003. She has more than 22 years of experience working with or for youth in a variety of formal and informal settings and has taught as adjunct faculty member at Antioch New England Graduate School. Education: MS – Environmental Studies, Antioch New England Graduate School, 1994 BS – Biology and Chemistry Education, Florida Atlantic University, 1984.

Amy Howard

Hometown: Rochester, NH

Major: Theatre & Dance and also Journalism

Favorite Ice Cream: Ben and Jerry’s Cinnamon Buns

Rock, Paper or Scissors: Definitely Scissors.

Favorite Disney Character: Mulan

Heroes: My grandmother

Favorite “Option”: Pottery

Shaw’s, Hannfords or Price Chopper: Hannafords

If I could have any super power, it would be: I’d want to be able to fly.

Best Pizza in Keene: Hands down, Amicci’s Pizza.

My favorite thing about working at MANY Options: The entire program, from the students participating to the staff is just wonderful. I think that what makes this program truly great is that this program is so diverse in its programs that the students really benefit from the program. I really love everything about the program so far.

Shannon McCann

Hometown: Enfield, CT

Major: Communications

Favorite Ice Cream: Cookie Dough

Rock, Paper or Scissors: Paper

Favorite Disney Character: Goofy

Favorite “Option”: Fast Friends

Shaw’s, Hannfords or Price Chopper: Shaw’s

Hidden Talent: I can count to 20 in Spanish

My favorite thing about working at MANY Options: I love to be able to get to know all the kids that go everyday, be able to just hang out and play games, and go to all the options that are available.

Kate Lesniewski

Hometown: Pembroke, NH

Major: Sociology

Favorite Ice Cream: Mint Chocolate Chip

Favorite Disney Character: Winnie the Pooh

Heroes: My mom and dad, Princess Diana, and Julie Andrews

Shaw's, Hannafords or Price Chopper: Shaw's

Hidden Talent: I'm good at making stained glass pieces

On rainy days, I like to: Watch movies and be lazy

If I could have any super power, it would be: To be invisible

Best Pizza in Keene: Amicci's

My favorite thing about working at MANY Options: Being able to work with an age group that I haven't before and learning something from them everyday.

Scott Massed

Hometown: Bridport, Vermont

Major: Biology

Favorite Ice Cream: Maple Walnut

Rock, Paper or Scissors: Paper

Favorite Disney Character: Balu

Heroes: Tom Brown

Favorite “Option”: Photography

Shaw’s, Hannfords or Price Chopper: Hannfords

Hidden Talent: I play the Jaw Harp

On rainy days, I like to: Sit on the Porch

If I could have any super power, it would be: Transform into a tree

Best Pizza in Keene: Pizza Market

My favorite thing about working at MANY Options: I enjoy working with the kids and getting to know new people.

Jenna Rancourt

Nickname: Jenny Lou

Hometown: Pittsburg, NH

Major: Psychology and Chemical Dependency

Favorite Ice Cream: Coffee

Rock, Paper or Scissors: Paper

Favorite Disney Character: Dori the fish

Favorite “Option”: Photography

Shaw’s, Hannfords or Price Chopper: Shaw’s

Hidden Talent: I like to sing

On rainy days, I like to: scrapbook while watching movies

Best Pizza in Keene: Athens

My favorite thing about working at MANY Options: Meeting people and making friends.

Allyson Tardif

Hometown: Danville, NH

Major: Social Science with Secondary Ed. and Education with Special Ed.

Favorite Ice Cream: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

Rock, Paper or Scissors: Rock

Favorite Disney Character: I’m a big fan of Mulan

Favorite “Option”: Definitely Cooking

Shaw’s, Hannaford’s or Price Chopper: Hannaford’s

Hidden Talent: Interior Design

On rainy days, I like to: Curl up on my bed with a good book

If you could have any super power, it would be: The power to Fly

Best Pizza in Keene: Pizza Pi

Your favorite thing about working at MANY Options: I love all the different options and getting out into parts of Keene I’ve never been to before.

Molly Cunningham

Hometown: Old Forge, NY

Major: Elementary Education, Spanish

Favorite Ice Cream: Mint Chocolate Chip

Rock, Paper or Scissors: ROCK

Favorite Disney Character: Balu

Heroes: My Grandmother

Favorite “Option”: Challenge

Shaw’s, Hannfords or Price Chopper: Hannafords

Hidden Talent: Painting

On rainy days, I like to: Puddle Jump

If you could have any super power, it would be: Flying

Best Pizza in Keene: Pizza Market

Your favorite thing about working at MANY Options: Having the opportunity to work with children and gain more experience to prepare me for when I become a teacher.

Andrew LaFlame

Hometown: Hopkinton, NH

Nickname: Green

Major: Psychology

Favorite Ice Cream: Lemon Sorbet (Lactose Intolerant)

Rock, Paper or Scissors: Paper

Favorite Disney Character: Captain Jack Sparrow

Heroes: Leonardo da Vinci, Isaac Newton, Hiro Nakamura

Favorite “Option”: Golfing

Shaw’s, Hannfords or Price Chopper: Price Chopper

Hidden Talent: I can jump out of a plane.

On rainy days, I like to: Read or go swimming

If you could have any super power, it would be: Teleportation. Vacations every night.

Best Pizza in Keene: Amicci’s. Hands down.

Your favorite thing about working at MANY Options: Fierce opponents in Ping-Pong.

Kendra Evans

Hometown: Glen Ellyn, Illinois (West of Chicago)

Major: Secondary Education and Social Science

Favorite Ice Cream: Chocolate Peanut Butter

Rock, Paper or Scissors: Paper

Favorite Disney Character: Mater from Cars

Heroes: Rosa Parks, Spiderman, and my Grandparents.

Favorite “Option”: Cooking and Stonewall farm

Shaw’s, Hannfords or Price Chopper: Shaw’s

Hidden Talent: I can make amazing chocolate chip pancakes and omelets

On rainy days, I like to: Read a good book or watch a movie

If I could have any super power, it would be: The power to fly

Best Pizza in Keene: Athens

My favorite thing about working at MANY Options: Getting to know so many wonderful people and then seeing them around town and being able to say “Hey, I know that person!” It makes it feel like home.

Elizabeth Pontes

Nickname: Liz

Hometown: Dighton, Massachusetts

Major: Elementary Education and Social Science

Favorite Ice Cream: Oreo

Rock, Paper or Scissors: Rock

Favorite Disney Character: Minnie Mouse

Heroes: Mom and Dad

Favorite “Option”: Stonewall Farm

Shaw’s, Hannfords or Price Chopper: Hannaford

Hidden Talent: I can flip my tongue over

On rainy days, I like to: Watch movies

Best Pizza in Keene: Athens

My favorite thing about working at MANY Options: Working with the kids, helping them with homework and taking them to options.

MANY Options: Phone: 355-3040 ext. 108; E-mail: manyoptions@mfs.org