About Us

  • Our Team

    Meet our team! READ AfterSchool staff are committed to helping students succeed. We are certified elementary school teachers, former teachers, education professionals, education majors, and people who love kids!

    • Royce Brown
      Founder & President

      Royce Brown

      Founder & President

      Royce Brown is the Founder and President of READ AfterSchool. READ AfterSchool grew out of his passion for children, their learning and the overwhelming need for an environment supportive of homework during afterschool care.  Royce has been teaching physical education in Hillsborough County Public Schools for 24 years, and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Physical Education from the University of Tampa. He is also a swim coach at the club, high school and college levels. Royce is proud to provide a quality afterschool care program that meets the recreational, academic and nutritional needs of students. 

      Personal Info:
      • Favorite Children’s Book:
        The Happy Hollisters, by Jerry West
      • Favorite Children’s Activity:
        Swimming
    • Devon Young
      Site Manager

      Devon Young

      Site Manager

      Devon Young has worked with READ at Ballast Point for the past four years, spent time in the classroom interning at Ballast Point Elementary School, and holds her degree in  education from the University of Tampa.  She loves helping the children develop at READ and loves the amazing connections she and her colleagues are able to make with students during recreation, and by helping with school work.

      Personal Info:
      • Favorite Children’s Book:
        The Giving Tree, by Shel Silverstein
      • Favorite Children’s Activity:
        Anything outside!
    • Beth Monsour
      Lead Instructor - 1st Grade

      Beth Monsour

      Lead Instructor - 1st Grade

      Beth Monsour taught Kindergarten in Chapel Hill, North Carolina where she lived for over 20 years before moving to Tampa 6 years ago. She earned her education degree from UNC-Chapel Hill and is a huge Tarheel basketball fan! She took some time off while raising her three children but continued her love of educating children through volunteering, being active on PTA and Governance Boards in North Carolina and South Tampa and substitute teaching at her children’s preschool.   In her spare time, she is often seen either at a swimming pool, lacrosse field or soccer field cheering on her three children. Beth is very excited to join the READ team and can not wait to get to know all the students! 

      Personal Info:
      • Favorite Children’s Book:
        Brown Bear Brown Bear by Eric Carle
      • Favorite Children’s Activity:
        The Freeze by Greg and Steve
    • Michelle Johnson
      Assistant Site Manager

      Michelle Johnson

      Assistant Site Manager

      Michelle Johnson is the Assistant Site Manager at Ballast Point.  She has been serving the needs of ESE students in Hillsborough County at Tampa Bay Blvd Elementary, Dale Mabry Elementary and Ballast Point Elementary for over 20 years. Michelle has that rare gift, that “It” factor that helps her make deep connections with the READ students and loves to share their development with parents. Michelle has the uncanny ability to heal a student’s personal “boo boos” while making it a teachable moment. On any given day, you will find a student running up to Michelle telling her how their day went.

      Personal Info:
      • Favorite Children’s Book:
        Green Eggs and Ham, by Dr. Seuss
      • Favorite Children’s Activity:
        Freeze tag
    • Mrs. Homza
      Teacher

      Mrs. Homza

      Teacher

      Mrs. Homza is a full time teacher at Ballast Point Elementary where she teaches Science, ELA, Math and Social Studies in intermediate grades. “It is my 6th year teaching and I absolutely love it. I always knew I wanted to be a teacher! I look forward to the fun of helping your children and my students learn and grow.”

      Personal Info:
      • Favorite Children’s Book:
        The Ugly Duckling, by Hans Christian Andersen 
      • Favorite Children’s Activity:
        Playing board games
    • Jaymie Bacci
      Instructor

      Jaymie Bacci

      Instructor

      Jaymie Bacci is a senior at The University of Tampa studying elementary education. She grew up on the shore of New Jersey which explains her love for the beach. Jaymie has spent multiple summers volunteering at her town’s bible camp, as well as working at a summer camp. She is really excited to be a part of the READ team and work with students to help them grow!   

      Personal Info:
      • Favorite Children’s Book:
        Corduroy, by Dan Freeman
      • Favorite Children’s Activity:
        Coloring and outdoor time!
    • Rachel Cacace
      Instructor

      Rachel Cacace

      Instructor

      Rachel Cacace is a senior student at The University of Tampa majoring in secondary education with a concentration in biology. Rachel enjoys biking throughout Tampa and looking for dolphins in the bay. She has spent the last few years tutoring and mentoring students and she is looking forward to working with the students at READ.

      Personal Info:
      • Favorite Children’s Book:
        The Lorax, by Dr. Seuss
      • Favorite Children’s Activity:
        Soccer
    • Sydney Carroll
      Instructor

      Sydney Carroll

      Instructor

      Sydney Carroll is a rising senior at The University of Tampa. She is studying English Education and is aspiring to be a middle school English teacher. She has spent the past few years tutoring and teaching middle schoolers in the Tampa area. Sydney grew up in Connecticut, but now lives in South Carolina where she spends her free time at the beach with her family and dog.

      Personal Info:
      • Favorite Children’s Book:
        Oh, the Places You’ll Go!, by Dr. Seuss
      • Favorite Children’s Activity:
        Capture the flag, tag, and anything outside
    • Kimberly Giangrasso
      Instructor

      Kimberly Giangrasso

      Instructor

      Kimberly Giangrasso is a sophomore at The University of Tampa majoring in Political Science on the Pre-Law track. Kimberly enjoys exploring the city of Tampa and finding new places to go to with her friends. She has been working as child caregiver during her time in Tampa. Kimberly is very excited to start working at READ and getting to know all the students!

      Personal Info:
      • Favorite Children’s Book:
        Green Eggs and Ham, by Dr. Seuss
      • Favorite Children’s Activity:
        Crafts and Tag
    • Gabrielle Highlander
      Instructor

      Gabrielle Highlander

      Instructor

      Gabrielle Highlander is a senior at the University of Tampa studying Human Performance and Exercise Science. She has always has a passion for working with kids and loves having that opportunity at READ. Gabrielle spends her summers nannying and volunteering as a 2 year old Sunday School teacher. 

      Personal Info:
      • Favorite Children’s Book:
        The BFG, by Roald Dahl
      • Favorite Children’s Activity:
        Soccer
    • Anastasia McGrath
      Instructor

      Anastasia McGrath

      Instructor

      Anastasia McGrath is an elementary education major, and Spanish minor at The University of Tampa.  As the oldest of six children her interest in helping others was sparked early.  “I had so much fun spending the last 10 years tutoring, babysitting, and volunteering in nursing homes and schools.” 

      Personal Info:
      • Favorite Children’s Book:
        Goodnight Moon, by Margaret Wise Brown
      • Favorite Children’s Activity:
        ‘Heads Up 7 Up’ and crafts
    • Brittany Nieman
      Instructor

      Brittany Nieman

      Instructor

      Brittany Nieman is an elementary education major at the University of Tampa. She is from the Outer Banks, North Carolina and loves being near the coast. Brittany babysits during her time not spent at READ or school. “It’s amazing working for READ because all of us are so passionate about working with kids and helping them become successful!” 

      Personal Info:
      • Favorite Children’s Book:
        The Day the Crayons Quit, by Drew Daywalt
      • Favorite Children’s Activity:
        Sports such as soccer and kickball
    • Becca Powers
      Instructor

      Becca Powers

      Instructor

      Becca Powers is a senior at the University of Tampa majoring in Human Performance, with a minor in Psychology. She grew up in Connecticut playing ice hockey, but now here in Tampa she enjoys rollerblading on Bayshore and going to sports games.

      Personal Info:
      • Favorite Children’s Book:
        Rainbow Fish, by Marcus Pfister
      • Favorite Children’s Activity:
        Floor hockey and outdoor games
    • Moira Scribner
      Instructor

      Moira Scribner

      Instructor

      Moira Scribner is a junior at The University of Tampa studying Secondary Education with a concentration in social science. She has worked at her hometown after school program since 2015 and is looking forward to working at READ. 

      Personal Info:
      • Favorite Children’s Book:
        Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, by Bill Martin, Jr.
      • Favorite Children’s Activity:
        Dance parties and outside time

  • Our Locations

    Read AfterSchool Mailing Address, all locations:
    5824 S 6th St, Tampa, FL 33611

  • Ballast Point Elementary School

    2802 W Ballast Point Blvd, Tampa, FL 33611

     

  • South Tampa Fellowship, Ballast Point Campus

    5101 Bayshore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33611

  • Interested in adding a READ AfterSchool program
    at your location?
    Contact Royce Brown at 813-335-2077 or by email at royce@readafterschool.com
About Us
We are certified elementary school teachers, former teachers, education professionals, education majors, and people who love kids!
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