Garrison Afterschool Faculty

Our Director, Augusta McDonald, brings a wide array of skills to this position. Originally from New Zealand, Augusta graduated from the New Zealand Drama School in 1982. While acting in television and theater, she taught improvisation, dance and creative movement to three to six year olds and six to twelve year olds. Since moving to the U.S. in 1991, she has been a manager, a mother and a maverick, creating her own business. It was her sheer joy in interacting with children that has bought her to this position. Augusta recently completed A.M.I. Montessori teacher training and brings a deep respect and understanding of Maria Montessori’s work.

Shama Khan is a lead teacher and our Assistant Director. She comes to us from Massachusetts, where she taught elementary school for three years.  She holds a Bachelor’s degree in sociology and has been trained as a behavior therapist.  She will be studying for her Master’s degree in Special Education beginning in the fall of 2010.

Margaret Julian is a retired teacher who is a dedicated volunteer at GAP. She works at the Innocence Project in the mornings and comes to help us at least one afternoon a week. 

Our advisory board includes public and private school teachers, a school counselor, and an occupational therapist in addition to representatives from the church and community.   The faculty and board of advisory are always looking for innovative ideas to make our program the most interesting option for your child's afterschool care.