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Our Program
For over two decades, we have been perfecting our program – from developing a nearly 100% successful matching process to educating volunteers, teachers, and administrators on how to get the most out of their relationships. Given the added challenges brought on by Covid-19, our program is even more impactful today. Our support staff is here to make sure that volunteers are recruited, interviewed, trained, and then connected with the opportunities where they will be most successful. We encourage both our volunteers and staff to provide feedback that will contribute to the success of the program.
Our volunteers are followed throughout the year with check-ins to make sure that the match works for both the volunteer and the teacher. Our manual is customized for each school and provided for our volunteers so that expectations and responsibilities are clear and concise. A contract is signed by the volunteers to formalize and acknowledge the understanding of the procedures and policies
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The Benefits
Our administrative board of volunteers is constantly pursuing the grant opportunities that allow us to offer our program at a minimal cost to the districts, as we understand the impact of budget constraints. The cost of a volunteer coordinator can be a substantial annual expense. The S.A.G.E.™ program offers the same service – in addition to our years of experience – at a significantly lower cost to the district.
Utilizing the expertise of the older community members for the benefit of the schools allows all community members to feel connected and a part of the educational process! At the conclusion of the school year a celebration is provided to commemorate the successful relationships that were formed or deepened throughout the year. This furthers the commitment of our volunteers and their teacher partners to continue in each successive year.
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Our Commitment to Diversity
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Senior Adults for Greater Education (S.A.G.E.) fosters a culture that embraces diversity and inclusion. We are committed to creating a culture that is inclusive of age, race, gender, gender identity, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, and physical ability.
S.A.G.E. is committed to the following:
To make significant effort to attract individuals from diverse backgrounds and widen opportunities to underrepresented populations.
We will provide resources to support and recognize underrepresented populations.
We are committed to ensure that we uphold an environment where every individual feels their culture, identity, and experiences are valued, respected and appreciated.
The scope of our diversity commitment includes all facets of the organization and is represented within our community of volunteers, staff, and partners.
Our Staff
Our Board
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George Lucaci
Global Head of Distribution, FolioBeyond
Former President Summit, NJ Board of Education -
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Constance Woulard
Divisional Director of Nursing/Utilization Management
Wellpath Recovery Solutions -
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Lyn Yetto
Ms Lyn Yetto is a retired English and theatre teacher with 36 years of experience in Bucks County public schools. During her tenure, Lyn developed and implemented curriculum, coordinated school wide special programs and directed and advised extra-curricular theatre. Previously, Lyn was a SAGE volunteer in the Council Rock School District.
Noah Treshnell
Noah Treshnell is a proven leader in organizational and brand growth & transformation, innovation, commercial strategy, talent development, capability building, and execution at scale. With +20 years of industry experience, he has delivered over $3B in revenue growth with top international brands (Levi’s, RH, Sephora) through new strategic revenue streams, product and experience innovation, and expansion of brand/business to new customers, channels and geographies.
George Lucaci
George Lucaci is an experienced group head, partner and thought leader with a demonstrated history of successfully working in the financial services industry in an executive capacity specializing in hedge funds, private equity, digital platforms, and direct/notable situation investments. He is presently the Global Head of Distribution for FolioBeyond, LLC an investment technology platform bringing advanced algorithms to wealth managers and institutional investors. He is a Duke University graduate where he subsequently established an endowment fund in creative writing and received his MBA from The George Washington University.
Beryl Katz
Beryl Katz brings over 25years experience in community service to Senior Adults for Greater Education. Beryl has a B.S. in Secondary Education and draws on her expertise as a teacher to enhance her effectiveness as spokesperson for Senior Adults for Greater Education. She has incorporated as a non-profit 501 (c) 3 and trade and service marked this volunteer organization so it may expand into multiple school districts. Her effort has positively impacted the student-to-teacher ratios providing services to schools previously unavailable due to budget constraints. In collaboration with the schools and the community, Beryl has created an organization of over 900 senior members that is growing every year.
As a parent volunteer, Beryl expanded the school library, headed the membership drive for the junior high PTA, and served as purchasing agent for one of Council Rock’s elementary schools. Beryl is an advocate for volunteerism and is affiliated with:
* Temple University Coming of Age Commission
* The Bucks County Area Agency on Aging
* AARP
* The Pennsylvania Association of Volunteerism
* Generations United
* PANO
* Delaware Valley Volunteer Association
* Older Women’s League
* Network Connections, Bucks County
Beryl has been recognized as:
* Citizen of the Month of Northampton Township
* Hometown Hero by the Philadelphia 76ers
* Woman of Worth by OWL – the Older Women’s League
Beryl has a unique ability to engage stakeholders utilizing multimedia and a wide variety of communication channels. She has appeared on Comcast Newsmakers CN8 and has raised awareness of Senior Adults for Greater Education and the benefits of volunteerism through community events, television appearances, a talk show, published articles and monthly newsletters. Beryl has created a powerful image for the program with a recognizable logo, frequent events and an internet site for ease of access.
Recognizing the value of partnerships, Beryl utilizes school district resources for administrative support, access to programs, teacher time, and student time. She has built an effective team through engagement of teacher liaisons in each partner school.
With funding assistance and the continued support of communities interested in Senior Adults for Greater Education, Beryl has taken the effort to a regional audience. Beryl’s vision and passion holds limitless possibilities for the community and the relationship between students and seniors
Joe Menard
Joe Menard is a graduate of LaSalle University with B.S. in Accounting. After serving two years active duty in US Army, with 15 months in South Korea, he worked in Public Accounting and became a Partner at KPMG {currently KMG}. His primary practice focus was with Manufacturing Companies, Insurance Companies, and Governmental entities: School Districts, Municipalities, Utilities, and affiliated Unions. After leaving KPMG he continues to provide financial and tax services to clients in various industries such as Technology Services, on-line retail, Pharmaceutical, Real Estate and Retail.
Paul Teufel
Paul has been a member of the S.A.G.E. Board of Directors since 2017, and currently serves as the board’s Finance Committee Chairperson.Paul was attracted to the opportunity to join the board because of S.A.G.E. mission to help improve the educational experience in local schools and to bridge the intergenerational gap between students and seniors in order to encourage greater respect and understanding for each other. Professionally,Paul serves as an Executive Strategist/Wealth Planning Consultant for GlennCo, LLC, an independent financial services firm in Newtown, PA. Paul resides in Warminster, PA and enjoys playing basketball, golf, drums, and guitar in his spare timein addition to spending time at the Jersey shore with his family and friends.
Sandrina da Cruz
Sandrina is responsible for leading GlobalGiving's community-led response to disasters and humanitarian crises. Sandrina led humanitarian response and community-focused programming in Sri Lanka, Mongolia, Maldives, and the Lake Chad Basin. She also supported UN peacekeeping missions in east and central Africa and worked on protection of civilians and civil-military coordination with the UN mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo. S.A.G.E.’s mission resonates deeply with Sandrina and she’s been closely following the organization’s programming and development since 2008 when she first provided consultancy services.
Kathy Reeves
Kathy's recent retirement marked the conclusion of her remarkable career as an expert in client engagement, spanning more than four decades during which she dedicated herself to establishing and nurturing robust connections with clients and stakeholders. Throughout her professional journey, she also embraced a lifelong commitment to volunteer work within the community, focusing on addressing issues like food insecurity, providing educational support, and fostering spiritual and overall well-being.
Kathy's journey to S.A.G.E was nothing short of serendipitous. Shortly before her retirement, a S.A.G.E. newsletter arrived in her inbox, containing a job posting for the Coordinator of Volunteer position. Within a matter of weeks, Kathy became a part of the S.A.G.E. team, considering her role within S.A.G.E. as the ideal way to embark on retirement. She will be collaborating with seniors who, like herself, are eager to share their life experiences and expertise with today's youth.
Anne E. Lenicky
With 25 years of experience in education, Anne is a dedicated teacher who has spent the majority of her career guiding third and fifth grade students to success. In addition to her classroom teaching, Anne has been an integral part of Senior Adults for Greater Education, serving as a sponsoring teacher to bridge the gap between generations and foster lifelong learning.
Before transitioning to teaching, Anne had a successful career in the corporate world. As a Senior Conference Director at PAREXEL/Barnett International, she managed and coordinated continuing education conferences within the biopharmaceutical industry, ensuring the delivery of cutting-edge content to professionals in the field. Prior to that, Anne served as a Sales Manager in Los Angeles for Entertainment Publications’ youth fundraising division. Additionally, she coordinated Canada's largest fitness trade show, The Big Push, as part of her responsibilities at Los Angeles-based Leisure Publications, a leading trade publisher in the fitness industry.
Anne is a graduate of Ithaca College and earned a Masters Degree from Widener University; she is certified in both in regular and special education as well as library sciences. With a strong passion for STEM, Anne was accepted as a Keystone Technology Innovator (2022), a statewide program celebrating model teachers throughout Pennsylvania. Anne loves to teach and has a unique ability to gamify learning experiences, making complex concepts accessible and engaging for students.
When not in the classroom or collaborating on educational projects, Anne enjoys hiking, baking, playing the ukulele, and reading.