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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jaida joined Crayons to Classrooms in September 2024 as the Volunteer Coordinator. Her favorite part of her job is building connections and creating a welcoming environment where volunteers can make a meaningful impact, while supporting teachers and students.
Jaida oversees the scheduling and management of our dedicated volunteers. For volunteer inquiries, please email j.anderson@crayonstoclassrooms.org.
Michelle began her journey with Crayons to Classrooms as a volunteer in 2022, later stepping into the role of Store Manager in 2024. In February 2025, she transitioned to her current role as Development Manager. She focuses on fundraising via grant writing and annual campaigns. Michelle’s favorite part about working for Crayons to Classrooms is receiving feedback from teachers about the positive impact C2C is making in the lives of area students.
If you are interested in making a financial donation, please email m.wood@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.
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.
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.
"Crayons to Classrooms highlights a need for schools that serve low income students. They stock a wide variety of school supplies that teachers can then come and 'shop' for free. Many people have heard that teachers spend their own money to provide things that their students need. This nonprofit has opened the eyes of the citizens of Dayton, OH, and allowed the community to take this burden off teachers' shoulders. The office and store are well-run and the staff excellent. A model organization."
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