The Crayons to Classrooms staff is committed to connecting essential resources to teachers while enhancing learning for students in need. We invite you to learn more about our team and the vital services that we provide to our community.
Since December 2007, Steve has served as the founder and Executive Director of Crayons to Classrooms. Steve’s favorite part of his job is getting to come to C2C every day and partner with a great group of people to advance our mission and serve teachers.
If you need to contact our Executive Director, email Steve at s.rubenstein@crayonstoclassrooms.org.
Dave became a member of the Crayons to Classrooms team in February 2016. He works in the warehouse and retail operations part of the organization. Dave’s favorite part of his job is interacting with the teachers and hearing the positive impact Crayons to Classrooms has on their students and classrooms.
Dave manages all product donations for C2C. For information about supply drives, product donations, or scheduling a drop-off, contact Dave at d.hargrove@crayonstoclassrooms.org or 937-528-6424.
Jeff joined Crayons to Classrooms in 2019 as Warehouse Supervisor. Jeff’s favorite part of his job is that Crayons to Classrooms allows him to make a difference that actually directly impacts into a community and makes a positive impact on the future of today’s youth.
Jeff handles warehousing and donations to ensure product is in the store for teachers to get to students. If you’re an organization with a bulk donation or a recurring product donation, please email j.miller@crayonstoclassrooms.org.
Amy joined the Crayons to Classrooms team in 2020 as the Fund Development Manager, and became the Development Director in spring 2023. Amy’s favorite part about working for Crayons to Classrooms is knowing she is supporting the education of area students.
Amy engages donors to support the growth of our mission and develops partnerships in the community. If you are interested in making a financial donation, becoming a month donor, or want more information about C2C’s planned giving program, contact Amy at a.kopp@crayonstoclassrooms.org.
Diane joined Crayons to Classrooms in September 2023, and she focuses on fund development via grant writing. She enjoys getting to share with the community about all Crayons to Classrooms is doing to support kids in need in the Miami Valley and help bridge the opportunity gap for these deserving students.
Diane is responsible for annual fundraising and grant writing. If you would like to sponsor an event or make a generous donation, please email d.flick@crayonstoclassrooms.org!
Kathy joined the Crayons to Classrooms team in August 2020 as the Development Assistant. Her favorite part about her job is seeing the impact C2C and generous donations make to our teachers and the joy & energy in the store as teachers shop!
Kathy handles our financial donation documentation, processing, and reporting.
Carlye joined Crayons to Classrooms in June 2018. Her favorite thing about working at C2C is seeing first time shoppers walk away with so many supplies for their students and how amazed and grateful they are. She also enjoys spending time with our amazing volunteers!
Carlye is the main point of contact for volunteers, teachers, and schools. If you are interested in volunteering, have questions about shopping, or want more information about our programs, reach out to Carlye at c.rausch@crayonstoclassrooms.org.
Malena joined Crayons to Classrooms in June 2022 as the Marketing Coordinator. Her favorite part of her job getting to be apart of creating a positive teaching and learning experience for local teachers of students in need.
Malena handles all media and marketing efforts to ensure the community and teachers know about us! For media engagement and all marketing inquiries, please email m.ball@crayonstoclassrooms.org.
Debbie started with Crayons to Classrooms first as a volunteer in 2013 and has worked part time in our office, working with our internal systems, volunteers, and Classroom Solutions program since 2015. Debbie enjoys listening to the teachers as they shop, and hearing their appreciation and excitement over all the supplies they get to take home with them.
Debbie manages our Classroom Solutions program, planning the products that volunteers create for our store from donated supplies. If you have specific questions about our Classroom Solutions products, email d.hanna@crayonstoclassrooms.org.
“I had a great experience at Crayons to Classrooms. It was easy, organized and fun! I love going shopping for teacher and classroom supplies each year, but when I was able to do the same thing and come back to school with all the FREE LOOT it was so much more fun! Teachers spend a lot of money for their classrooms each and every year. This is so refreshing that people see a need. This is a great opportunity for all educators. Thank you!!”
