Meet the Team

Jonathan Haynes is entering his 6th year working at KIPP MA. He started as the Associated Dean of Students at KIPP Academy Boston before transitioning to serve as the Dean of Students and then Assistant Principal at KIPP Academy Boston. Jon currently serves as the Managing Director of KIPP Forward. Before joining KIPP MA, Jon worked as a Physical Education teacher and a Math Specialist at Prospect Hill Academy in Somerville, MA. 

Jon is a native of North Carolina and holds a B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies with a Concentration in Education. In his free time, Jon loves traveling with family and friends and winning fantasy football championships. 

Katie Good is the Director of Postsecondary Match on the KIPP Forward team. The 2021-2022 school year will be her thirteenth year with KIPP Massachusetts and her fourth year as the Director of Postsecondary Match. Her first seven years were spent in the KIPP Academy Lynn middle school as a math teacher and assistant principal before transitioning into the world of postsecondary access and counseling in 2016 at KIPP Academy Lynn Collegiate. She received her Bachelor’s Degree from Duke University in 2008 and is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in School Counseling at Boston College. Katie lives in Salem and loves working with students and families engaging in year-over-year continuity of care to help them plan their best fit next steps.

Shortly after earning his BA in Psychology for UMASS Amherst, Eddie got his start in youth development in 2011 as a Career Specialist for the Boston Private Industry Council (PIC) working closely with Boston Public School students to prepare them for job opportunities. Since then, Eddie has continued to work with both youth and adults providing workforce development counseling and creating programs to prepare them for possible employment.

Eddie joined KIPP MA in July 2021 after three years as the Manager of Programs & Partnerships for the Department of Youth Engagement & Employment for the City of Boston where he created and managed programs for Boston’s youth. There he had the opportunity of working with others passionate about youth development and having an impact on youth from every corner of the city. His lifelong passion of serving others has allowed him to work closely with youth and provide meaningful development opportunities through workshops and one on one support. Eddie lives in Boston with his wife, Jennifer and two daughters, Jeylianna and Jaicee.

Chelsie Hinckley is the Persistence Pathways Manager/Advisor for KTCC. She has experience working in college access, persistence, and financial aid. She is passionate about educational equity, improving outcomes for low-income, first generation students, and making higher education more accessible and affordable for all. Chelsie believes that all students can and will succeed with the right levels of support and brings that philosophy into her advising. She holds a BA and an EdM from the University at Buffalo. In her free time you can find her reading, gardening, and hanging out with her dog Moose.

I am starting my first year as the Persistence Manager. I have been a member of the KIPP Forward team since graduating from Colby College back in 2019 and served as a Persistence Advisor for 2.5 years and a Match Counselor for 2 years. I was born and raised in Lynn and am a member of the KALC 2015 founding graduating class. After graduating with the class of 2015, I went to Colby College where I studied Psychology and Education. While in college, I spent time volunteering with a few after school programs and with Colby’s First Generation to College Student program, and I found that I was really passionate about education and career access. I have loved the opportunity to come back to my community and to work so closely with our KIPP MA alum.

Woodlynn Pierre was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York where she attended Brooklyn College Academy High School. Schooling at an early college high school allowed her to graduate with honors, with college credit to start an undergraduate degree as a sophomore, and with a full tuition scholarship to Lawrence University as a Posse Scholar. During her undergraduate career, Woodlynn conducted research as a McNair Scholar, taught World History to high school students on the west side of Chicago, and managed a team of individuals that helped first-year college students smoothly transition to their postsecondary lives on campus. After graduating, Woodlynn earned a full tuition scholarship to complete a Master’s Degree in Education as a Donovan Urban Teaching Scholar at Boston College. At the end of her M.Ed, Woodlynn taught World History, Ethnic Studies, and Government to sophomores, juniors, and seniors at KIPP Academy Lynn Collegiate for two years. Woodlynn is excited for the transition to a Postsecondary Match Manager and looks forward to the individual journeys students will have as they prepare for their lives after high school.

Kari Awai is a Match Counselor on the KIPP Forward team and in her sixth year with KIPP MA. She is passionate about connecting students with postsecondary opportunities in pursuit of their highest aspirations. She holds a B.S. from Georgetown University and M.Ed from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

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 My name is Jorge and I just graduated from Centre College this past May. I am from the Dominican Republic and have been living in Lynn for the last 12 years. I am also a member of the KALC class of 2020. I have previously worked as a substitute teacher for Lynn Public Schools and have interned with companies such as Columbia Threadneedle and Union Capital Boston. In my free time I like to go to the gym, play basketball and travel. I am happy to come back to KIPP and support our alumni in their plans after High School!

Martel currently serves as the Middle School Alumni Advisor. Martel seeks to strategically serve the alumni through advising and placement for future endeavors. Martel brings to the KIPP Forward organization, multiple years of urban, civic and community leadership. Martel’s personal drive & mission for his life is to be the person that he need growing up. He plans to foster relationship and assist students & families. Martel is a native of Titusville, Florida and has recently relocated to New England. He is the proud father of Tristan E. & Tyren I. 

Paola’s education journey started with counseling for future Leaders at Crossroads. She graduated from Framingham State University and, shortly after graduating, taught 6^th grade Math through Miami City Year at Georgia Jones Ayers middle school. Since then, Paola transitioned to working with first-generation college students through Bottom Line. She has supported students in different universities in Greater Boston for the past four years with financial aid, career, and academics.

Paola believes that as an advisor, it is her duty to create a community where students are heard, seen, and valued for their individuality and uniqueness. She lives in her authenticity to allow others the space to do the same, and she is committed to making mirrors so that students can truly see themselves.