MEET THE STAFF
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LORI FIELDS, LCSW
Executive Director Lori joins Trackside as our new Executive Director after serving 3+ years as a member of the Board of Directors, most recently as Vice President of the Board. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 25 years of research and professional experience in human behavior & potential, she passionately and urgently understands the importance of how children feel about themselves during adolescence. Her deep research shows that it's our story of belonging in our middle & high school years that sets the foundation for how we feel about ourselves for the rest of our lives. Her position at Trackside allows her to utilize her unique blend of clinical, entrepreneurial and leadership skills to make a foundational impact on the well-being of both our youth & community at large. A transplant from NYC, Lori has lived in Wilton with her husband, Mark and 3 children for over 7 years. She's extremely active in the community and you'll usually see her on some sports field somewhere. Lori's top priority at Trackside is creating a culture where anyyone who steps foot inside our door, feels like they belong. She's particulary excited about the workshop / artist loft that she and John Priest recently created, giving the teens at Trackside a new and inspired place to build, create, imagine, explore and hangout. It's basically the she-shed she's always wanted, so if you're looking for her, she's usually up there working on a project or in deep conversation with someone. She is thrilled and honored to carry forth the inspired and devoted work of all those who brought Trackside to where it is today. |
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JOHN PRIEST
Programming Rockstar John's passion and energy with the teens is invaluable in his role as Trackside's Program Rockstar. John dreams up, coordinates and oversees select programs and events for our teens and is here to coach, mentor and engage with them afterschool each day. When not making kids of all ages smile by dressing up as Buddy the Elf, Darth Vader, Greatest Showman Ringmaster or Captain Zero, he's most definitely rocking his 80's outfits. John is a 6th grade teacher at Middlebrook Middle School here in Wilton (one of the most loved according to our Tracksiders!) where he also lives with his wife, Heather and 2 daughters. John's passion and creative program planning is a source of great energy, inspiration & enthusiasm, helping both our teens & staff thrive. He wears many hats (well in his case visors) at Trackside) helping to take great care of Trackside in every way. |
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PAIGE KELLOGG
Program and Executive Assistant Born and raised in Wilton, Paige joined Trackside in August 2022 after owning and operating a business in the hospitality industry. Prior, she worked with her brother, Tucker Kellogg, helping to run her family's third generation fine home building business in Wilton. With deep roots in the Wilton community, the self-proclaimed "mayor" is excited to get involved working with middle school and high school students again. While the bulk of her career has been in executive search, Paige was a history teacher at Wilton High School a REALLY long time ago. She also taught alternative night school and coached the WHS gymnastics team. She has two teenagers of her own, but still can't figure out TikTok or SnapChat; skills she hopes to acquire over the coming months with the help of her Trackside peeps. She is a graduate of Vanderbilt University and holds a Master's Degree in Secondary Education from Sacred Heart University. |
HIGH SCHOOL STAFF
Reflecting our mantra of FOR teens, BY teens, high school students lead our programming at Trackside. This dynamic of the older students leading, mentoring and supporting our younger students creates a powerful and magical experience.
Our HS Staff also assist with a variety of different leadership roles throughout the facility, including running our cafe and helping to run our special events.
Reflecting our mantra of FOR teens, BY teens, high school students lead our programming at Trackside. This dynamic of the older students leading, mentoring and supporting our younger students creates a powerful and magical experience.
Our HS Staff also assist with a variety of different leadership roles throughout the facility, including running our cafe and helping to run our special events.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2022-2023
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OFFICERS
Board President Forrest Close Vice President Donna Peterson Secretary Olga Zargos-Traub Treasurer Open |
AT LARGE DIRECTORS
Dave Flynn Meredith Gilmor Kelly Magner Mike Sheehy Mike Safko Michael Pearson Farah Masani Mike Handel Matt Preskenis STUDENT BOARD DIRECTORS Cora Huff Thomas Fletcher ExOfficio Director Sarah Heath |
