This year around Thanksgiving we wanted to highlight our staff and what they’re thankful for.
Name: Jason Colon
Title: Senior Program Coordinator
Q: What are you thankful for?
A: I am thankful for all my friends and family that find themselves in good health.
Q: Does your family have any Thanksgiving traditions you enjoy?
A: We get together the day after and through the weekend enjoying each other’s company and eating leftovers.
Q: What is your favorite childhood Thanksgiving holiday memory?
A: Is being old enough to have 3rd and 4th rounds of servings!
Q: What are you most looking forward to this holiday season?
A: Hopefully seeing my family I haven’t seen in a while.
Q: What is your favorite holiday food or drink?
A: Where do I begin. . . I have no favorites!
Q: Who in your life are you most grateful for?
A: There’s a village of people I’m grateful for!
Name: Sheryl Katz
Title: Senior Manager, Customer Success
Q: What are you thankful for?
A: I am grateful for my dog’s vibrant personality; her drive to pick-up, carry and take home every stick, branch or tree root she can find always makes me laugh.
Q: Does your family have any Thanksgiving traditions you enjoy?
A: We order food from a locally-owned business- their sides are delicious!
Name: Sawan Douge
Title: Youth Sports Coordinator/ KIPP Gerard
Q: What are you thankful for?
A: My family and my health.
Q: Does your family have any Thanksgiving traditions you enjoy?
A: We eat enough food to be satisfied for two days then we watch movies.
Q: What is your favorite childhood Thanksgiving holiday memory?
A: Playing football with my friends before Thanksgiving dinner.
Q: What are you most looking forward to this holiday season?
A: Having most of my family under the same roof.
Q: What is your favorite holiday food or drink?
A: Sweet potato pie.
Q: Who in your life are you most grateful for?
A: My three older sisters, my two nieces and my nephew.
Name: Chandra Labonte
Title: Sr. Employee Relations Coordinator/ Office
Q: What are you thankful for?
A: I am thankful for the incredible team that I get to work with everyday! The squad at Kids in the Game has really become my family over the past 3 years and I am so grateful for the time I get to spend with them all.
Q: Does your family have any Thanksgiving traditions you enjoy?
A: We usually do dinner together as a family. It’s pretty low key but usually involves some apple cider and great food.
Q: What is your favorite holiday food or drink?
A: Sparkling apple cider and my aunt’s sticky buns.
Name: Sam De Roche
Title: Youth Sports Coordinator/ Recess & After School
Q: What are you thankful for?
A: First I am thankful for my family, I am also thankful for my kids in the game family, and I am thankful I get the opportunity to be the best part of a kid’s day everyday!
Q: What are you most looking forward to this holiday season?
A: Just spending lots of time with my family and making memories.
Q: What is your favorite holiday food or drink?
A: Baked ham.
Q: Who in your life are you most grateful for?
A: I am most grateful for my mom, she is everything to me.
Name: Will Remnick
Title: Youth Sports Coordinator
Q: What are you thankful for?
A: Friends and family. Also being able to have meals everyday and knowing that I have a place to sleep at night.
Q: Does your family have any Thanksgiving traditions you enjoy?
A: Just spending time together and cooking together.
Q: What is your favorite childhood Thanksgiving holiday memory?
A: Playing chess with my grandma.
Q: What are you most looking forward to this holiday season?
A: Spending time with my family.
Q: What is your favorite holiday food or drink?
A: Stuffing or apple pie.
Q: Who in your life are you most grateful for?
A: My parents. My biggest support system. So powerful knowing they always have my back.