MENU NEWS CURRENT STUDENTS PROSPECTIVE FAMILIES ALUMNI TEACHING FELLOWS LW PARTNERS Search Toggle Home > Academics > LearningWorks > About > Our Staff Our Staff LearningWorks Office: 952-988-3755 LearningWorks Email: learningworks@blakeschool.org LearningWorks Fax: 952-988-3705 Tricia Crossman, Executive Director Office Phone: 952-988-3706 Email: tcrossman@blakeschool.org Tricia Crossman (she/her/hers) became the LearningWorks Executive Director in June of 2020 following over 25 years of experience working with and on behalf of young people. Her career began in service to youth and their families in diverse settings such as schools, community based organizations and mental health facilities. In addition to direct service, Tricia’s experience includes developing and managing strategic initiatives, programs and operations for local and national non-profit organizations. She earned a Masters of Social Work degree from New York University. She is very excited that her role with LearningWorks at Blake allowed her to return to her home city of Minneapolis with her son Cruz. James Arroyo Miller, Director of Student Services Office Phone: 952-988-3775 Email: jamiller@blakeschool.org James Arroyo Miller (he/him/his) joined LearningWorks in January of 2021, bringing with him a Bachelor of Arts Degree in International Studies and over 10 years of experience working with youth of all ages and backgrounds across multiple schools and youth-serving organizations. His experience has reinforced his commitment to and belief in the power of building social-emotional skills, cultural competency and healthy communities in every place he works. James’ love of poetry and debate led him to become the coach of DeLaSalle High School’s speech team in 2017. In addition to that role, Coach James is excited to work with LearningWorks students to reach their full potential. Lauren Melzer, Director of Curriculum and Instruction Office Phone: 952-988-3878 Email: lmelzer@blakeschool.org Lauren Melzer (she/her/hers) joined the LearningWorks team in April 2021 with nearly a decade of experience working with youth in a variety of educational settings ranging from teaching elementary special education to developing social justice-oriented programming for college students. Through these experiences, she has grown to love finding ways to intertwine seemingly disparate subjects with the understanding that at the root, everything and everyone is connected. With this mindset, Lauren is excited to build community with both students and adults at LearningWorks and share in collective knowledge. Lauren brings with her a bachelor of arts degree in education equity. Promise Addy, AmeriCorp VISTA Office Phone: 952-988-3755 Email: paddy@blakeschool.org Promise Addy (she/her/hers) joined the LearningWorks team in August 2020 as the AmeriCorp VISTA Alumni and Community Engagement Coordinator following her graduation from Lawrence University where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Ethnic Studies and a minor in Psychology. This position was a “coming home” of sorts for Promise because she was a student at LearningWorks from 2010 to 2012. LearningWorks has a special place in her heart because it was the first place she learned to challenge herself and where she realized “It’s cool to be smart.” Lower School Toggle SubLevel Areas of Study Toggle SubLevel Middle School Upper School LearningWorks Toggle SubLevel About Toggle SubLevel FAQ Mission, Vision and Commitment A Representative Community Our Staff Support LW Toggle SubLevel Contact Us LearningWorks at Blake News Important Dates Current Students Toggle SubLevel Prospective Families Alumni Teaching Fellows LW Partners Summer at Blake Toggle SubLevel Facebook (opens in new window/tab) Twitter (opens in new window/tab) Flickr (opens in new window/tab) Instagram (opens in new window/tab) THE BLAKE SCHOOL LEARNINGWORKS AT BLAKE 511 Kenwood Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55403 LearningWorks is a unique public-private partnership between Minneapolis Public Schools and The Blake School. PRIVACY POLICY SITE MAP ACCESSIBILITY SE HABLA ESPAÑOL HAIS LUS HMOOB AFKA SOOMAALIGA Powered by Finalsite