Name: Trina Floyd-Messer

Position:Head Facilitator

Education: Certified Preschool Gymnastics Instructor, Certified Cheer Coach.

Experience: 15 years experience working and running youth programs.

Q: Where did you grow up? A: Indianapolis, IN

Q: What elementary school did you attend? A: Lew Wallace Elementary School

Q: What is one of your favorite memories from elementary school? A: My first airplane ride to Arizona to attend Gymnastics Camp.

Q: What was your favorite subject in elementary school? A: English

Q: Why did you decide to work in the before and after school setting? A: I enjoy working with this age group.

Q: What do you enjoy most about your job? A: Interacting with the children and parents.

Q: What unique skills/talents do you apply to your job? A: I am able to break down tasks and directions so children are able to understand.

Q: How do you handle a bad day? A: By telling myself tomorrow is a new day.

Q: What do you hope Extended School Enrichment students take away from the program? A: I hope they take positive memories of the staff and program.

Q: Why/How do you think Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation is making a positive Impact in elementary schools? A: I think CCPR gives children the opportunity to socialize and participate in structured activities with their friends that they may not get to do during school.

Q: What is your favorite quote? A: "No one wants to hear another person's excuse"

By: Maggie Taylor and Sofia Balcius

ESE is a great experience for kids K-6th grade. We love ESE because we've made friends and the facilitators we've known are cooler than we thought already. The counselors care for you like their own kids and friends. You should sign your kids up if they like crafts, fun and activities. They even have fun gym and outdoor games. This program will keep your kids active, happy, and safe, but make sure you don't pick them up until 6:00 because they won't want to leave.

Kid Council is a great leadership experience for the 4th, 5th, and 6th graders at Mohawk Trails ESE. This program includes helping facilitators, creating clubs, a bunch of fun and more. We also plan some fun parties for Mohawk and they end up a big success! The last party we planned had an underwater theme. We had a water slide and a DJ. We are currently working on club plans for Site Plan 2. Members of Kid Council have gone around ESE to get input from the kids to see what clubs they want to have for Site Plan 2. We voted and are writing 4 club proposals for the site plan. Hopefully, we will have a great term in ESE Kid Council!