Team
Who We Are
Jessica Matloub
Founder/President/Student Helper
Hi, my name is Jessica Matloub and I am a rising senior at Westhill High School. I started this program with the aim to help the community both throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic and beyond. I love working with children, playing varsity soccer at Westhill and being creative. My favorite subjects are those within the math and science realm.
Justin Hutter
Vice President/Student Helper
Hi, my name is Justin Hutter. I am a senior at Stamford High School. I am on the Stamford High Lacrosse team and plays lots of basketball in my free time. I love involving myself in organizations and programs that help better my community. My favorite subjects are Language Arts and Science. I hope to meet you soon!
Tejas Vermani
Vice President/Student Helper
My name is Tejas Vermani. I am a rising senior at Westhill High School. I play basketball and squash recreationally, as well as the piano and guitar. I have a passion for the stock market and communicating with different types of people in unique ways. Helping others succeed always gives me an uplifting feeling, and S.T.O.P. gives me a platform to do so.
Sydney Greenburg
Social Media Manager/Student Helper
Hi, my name is Sydney Greenburg, and I am a rising senior at Westhill Highschool. I love involving myself with organizations such as BBYO, Westhill Ski Team, and the New Covenants Center. I love kids, and I spend a lot of my time babysitting. My favorite subjects include English and Foreign Language.
Shayna Finkel
Communications Liaison/Student Helper
Hi! My name is Shayna Finkel. I am a senior in high school. I am a part of the Westhill gymnastics team and love local and global community service. My favorite subjects are psychology and anything history!
Eve LaForte
Website Manager/Student Helper
Hi, my name is Eve LaForte and I am a rising senior at Westhill High School. At school, I am on the varsity ski team and I participate in clubs such as Best Buddies. Outside of school, I am the Vice President of my chapter in BBYO. I love working with children and being able to express my creativity. My favorite subjects include math, writing, and history.
Jayden Lesser
Student Helper
Hi, my name is Jayden Lesser and I am a rising senior at Westhill High School. I am involved in clubs and organizations that better the community and bring us together. Three of my favorite organizations are Friendship Circle, BBYO and MYLC. I also babysit on the weekends and love kids! My favorite subjects are Language Arts and Math.
James Grosso
Student Helper
Hi, my name is James Grosso and I’m a senior at Westhill High School. I have an avid interest in history, mathematics, and public speech. I am involved in the debate club and am captain of the mock trial team. My hope is to provide help and support for the children impacted by Covid-19.
Talia Kunin
Student Helper
Hi, my name is Talia Kunin. I am a rising senior at Westhill High School. My favorite subjects are history and computer science. I love working with and helping special education students as a part of Westhill Best Buddies. I also love hip hop and skiing. I am happy to help students master academic, social, and recreational skills.
Brynn Spingola
Student Helper
Hi, my name is Brynn Spingola! I am a rising senior at Westhill High School. At Westhill, I am captain of the Mindfulness Club and a member of the varsity volleyball team. I am really passionate about giving back to the community and learning about the world of business. My favorite subjects in school are English and Economics. I am so excited to be a part of S.T.O.P., and I hope to meet you soon!
Morgan McDonald
Student Helper
Hi! My name is Morgan McDonald and I am a senior at Westhill High School. My favorite subject is science and I spend most of my free time practicing gymnastics and track. I love to involve myself in international community service projects, especially ones that involve teaching underprivileged children. I am also very passionate about building relationships with special education students through Westhill Best Buddies. I am so excited to be apart of S.T.O.P and I can’t wait to meet you!
Christian Rubino-Chuckas
Student Helper
My name is Christian Rubino-Chuckas and I am a rising senior at Westhill High School. I play varsity baseball at Westhill and participate in Mock Trial as well. Helping with this program allows me to give back to the Stamford community during a time of crisis. It is inspiring to know that small contributions from a group such as ours can have such a positive impact on our town.
Kieran Johnston
Student Helper
Hi, my name is Kieran Johnston. I am a senior at Westhill High School. I’m on the soccer, ski, and lacrosse teams at Westhill and and I play tennis and piano in my free time. I love helping people and finding ways to be creative like writing music. My favorite subjects are math, science, and anything else STEM related.
Jonathan Iacovacci
Student Helper
Hi, my name is Jonathan Iacovacci, I am an incoming Junior at AITE. I am on the Westhill Lacrosse and Football team and on the AITE debate team. I love working with charitable and community organizations and really want to help out Stamford kids during this crisis. My favorite subjects are Social Studies and Math.
Nora Amsellem
Student Helper
Hi, my name is Nora Amsellem. I am a rising sophomore at AITE. I enjoy playing tennis and participating in clubs at my school, such as MYLC. My favorite subjects are anything history or science. I’m excited for S.T.O.P. and I am happy to help give students the skills they need to succeed!
Sammy Fischer
Student Helper
Hi, my name is Sammy Fischer. I am a rising senior at Westhill High School. My favorite school subjects are math and history. I play lacrosse and I am captain of the varsity soccer team. I am also a literacy volunteer/tutor for english-second-language students. I love music and watching Major League Baseball. I look forward to helping students further strengthen their academics!
Charlotte Ginolfi
Student Helper
Hi, my name is Charlotte Ginolfi and I am a rising senior at Stamford High School. I am the captain of the varsity cheerleading team. I also participate in Student Council and Leadership Academy as well. I enjoy helping out with community service that involves tutoring children because I hope to become a math teacher in my future. My favorite subject in school is math. I am very excited to be apart of S.T.O.P and assist students to further enhance their academic skills!
Edward Yudolevich
Student Helper
Hi, my name is Edward Yudolevich. I am a rising senior at Stamford High School. I am on the school soccer and wrestling teams, and I play the piano. I am best at STEM subjects, although I find others to be quite interesting as well. S.T.O.P. is a fantastic organization that I hope will give me the opportunity to help out during this time.
Ella Cognetti
Student Helper
Hi, my name is Ella Cognetti and I am a junior at Westhill High School. I play soccer, basketball, and run track for Westhill. When I’m not playing sports, I love to read and volunteer in the community. My favorite subjects are math and science.
Zachary Tusa
Student Helper
Hi, my name is Zachary Tusa and I am a senior at Stamford High School. I am a captain of our school’s varsity soccer team and in my free time I enjoy playing basketball and the piano. I believe that it is important to be involved in and give back to my community, and S.T.O.P. gives me an excellent opportunity to do so. My favorite subjects are Math and English.
Freddy Linn
Student Helper
Hi, my name is Freddy Linn, and I am a rising senior at Staples High School. I run for my school’s varsity Cross Country and Track teams, and also participate in various clubs. I love spending time outdoors through activities like surfing and skiing. My favorite subjects are Science and History. I am glad to be a part of S.T.O.P, and hope I can help kids enjoy their education.
Mikela Pirri
Student Helper
Hi, my name is Mikela Pirri! I am a senior at Westhill High School. My favorite school subjects are history, geography, and government. At Westhill, I am the head of outreach for the Young Political Scientists club and a member of KIVA club. Outside of school, I dance competitively, and assist dance classes at my studio! I am so excited to be a part of S.T.O.P and work with you!
More Student Helpers coming soon!
We can't wait to help your children!
Our helpers will work with your children weekly in order to provide academic support and/or a summer buddy.