Darci Green,
Executive Director
Darci Green brings to the center years of experience working in the nonprofit sector, most recently for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Racine and Kenosha Counties. Darci earned her bachelor's degree in Communications and a master's in Public Administration with a nonprofit emphasis from Grand Canyon University.
Darci will be working with the center's staff to create bold new strategies to continue John 23 Center's work of meeting the educational needs of students in the Racine area. Her heart is passionate about the success of children and young people.
Email: darci_green@john23center.org
Katie Harms,
Program Manager
Katie Harms is excited to join the John 23 Education Center as the Program Manager to serve the community of Racine and help students grow towards their future. Katie looks forward to bringing her servant-hearted passion and experience into this role to serve the community. Katie earned her Bachelor’s of Business Management degree with a minor in Sociology from Kansas Wesleyan University. Katie is also happily married to her husband and loves to spend her free time watching movies with him.
Katie is always looking for people to come in and talk to the students about their career and life experiences as a part of the Thriving Thursday programming, so if you are interested, feel free to email her.
Email: katie_harms@john23center.org
Allison Clarke,
Outreach Coordinator
Allison Clarke has a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, with an emphasis on Mental Health and Community. She is a Racine native, and has always had a passion for helping others. Although her background is mainly in the nonprofit sector, she recently worked with both elementary and middle school students in some of the Racine Unified schools, teaching social and emotional learning skills in the Extended Learning Program. Allison is excited to be joining the team at John 23, and is looking forward to building new relationships in the community.
Email: allison_clarke@john23center.org
Claire Wagner,
ESL Instructor
As a language teacher, Claire has shared her love of travel and learning her entire adult life. Since she learned French as a toddler in Switzerland and Spanish as a teenager immersed in Spain, Claire has always focused on helping her students communicate. Students learn confidence through guided practice, spontaneous conversations and music.
Claire has a Masters in English as a Second Language and she has been awarded at the Wisconsin Foreign Language conventions. On a personal level, Claire and her husband are celebrating their 44th wedding anniversary. They are the proud parents of two adult children whose lives are involved with science and medicine. Her family has traveled extensively through the United States, Mexico, and Europe. Claire also enjoys her flower garden and reading.
Email: inglesconsra@gmail.com
Olivia Limón
Communications & Development Manager
As a lifelong writer and devoted bookworm, Olivia has always been drawn to the creative world. She holds a B.A. in Communications and Media from DePaul University in Chicago, where she also minored in Public Relations. Her background is rooted in marketing and digital communications strategy.
Today, Olivia channels her love for storytelling and education into her role at John 23 Educational Center, where she leads communications and development efforts aimed at amplifying the center’s mission and expanding its impact.
She now lives in Milwaukee with her husband, Joshua. When she’s not lost in a good book, you’ll find her exploring the outdoors, planning her next travel adventure, or tackling a new fitness challenge.
Email: olivia_limon@john23center.org
Collin Griffin
Program Coordinator
Collin Griffin is a recent graduate of the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where he earned degrees in Economics and Sociology. Born and raised in Racine, he attended Case High School as part of the International Baccalaureate (IB) program.
Collin has experience working with children of all ages through Sunday school, after-school programs, and one-on-one support with autistic children at United Cerebral Palsy. He is excited to provide tutoring and programming with a focus on math and looks forward to learning and growing alongside his students.
Email:
collin_griffin@john23center.org
