Meet The Team

Sara is an education and youth programming professional with over 10 years of experience and a strong commitment to the Bryan-College Station (BCS) community. A proud Texas A&M University Class of 2015 alumna, Sara taught in CSISD before starting her own tutoring business to support students in developing time management, organizational skills, and academic confidence. She is passionate about guiding students through life transitions and empowering them to be confident and capable. Through GAP Camp, Sara's mission is to inspire young learners to thrive in intermediate school and beyond.

Matthew is the Program Director for Bridge the GAP Camp. He earned his M.Ed. in Educational Psychology from Texas A&M University, specializing in cognition, creativity, intelligence, and development. After teaching math at College Station High School for several years, Matthew moved to Austin, TX, where he currently resides and teaches. Despite this, he returns to College Station each summer to continue working with youth camps. With over 15 years of camp experience, Matthew is eager to bring his unique expertise to GAP Camp and help make it a standout summer program.

Jody is the Reading/Language Arts (RLA) Specialist at Bridge the GAP Camp. With a focus on bridging 4th and 5th grade curriculum, Jody guides campers through essential RLA concepts such as story elements, reading comprehension, main ideas, and basic grammar and mechanics. Her approach helps students make meaningful connections between grade levels, reinforcing key skills and preparing them for a successful transition. Through engaging lessons, Jody also emphasizes writing details, ensuring that campers build a solid foundation to excel in their intermediate school journey.

Catherine is the Math Specialist at Bridge the GAP Camp. Her 8 years of experience in the education field include upper elementary (3-5), gifted programs, math and reading intervention, summer camp, and tutoring in the College Station and Austin areas. Catherine passionately believes there is no such thing as a "math person" and enjoys the process of developing deep mathematical understanding alongside a growth mindset in all learners.