ABOUT US
Welcome to the Jackson/Mann Community Center! JMCC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Since 1976, we’ve been a hub for the Allston/Brighton community, dedicated to supporting everyone, especially those with limited resources. Our mission is to lift up our community through education, culture, social activities, and recreation. Our center is a partnership between the Jackson/Mann Community School and Council and Boston Centers for Youth and Families (BCYF). Together, we offer an array of programs and services.
Our Adult Education Program has grown and adapted over the years to meet the needs of our diverse community. We’re proud to say that 95% of our students are immigrants from over 20 different countries, with various educational backgrounds. Many of our students didn’t finish high school, and we’re here to help change that. We offer two main programs: our ESOL program with seven levels of English instruction, and our Adult Secondary Education program with two levels of HiSET preparation. Our goal is to help you gain the skills you need for further education, training, or a job that supports your family.
We have supported and guided our students through the process of entering college and job training programs as well as securing better jobs. We aim to make success stories like these a common reality for all our students.
Join us and take the first step towards a brighter future!
Our
Mission
Our mission is to empower adult learners by providing the education and skills necessary to enhance their quality of life and achieve their personal and professional goals. Through supportive and inclusive programs, we strive to create opportunities for success and lifelong learning within our diverse community.
Our
Vision
Our vision is to cultivate a community where adult learners thrive with independence, dignity, and a strong sense of connection. We strive to develop engaged citizens who can advocate for themselves and others, supporting them in leading the dignified lives they deserve. Through art, culture, and active community engagement, we encourage our learners to connect deeply with others and themselves, fostering a vibrant and empowered community.
Our Team
DIRECTOR
Carolline Pontoppidan Hickey
LEARNING SPECIALIST and ESOL LEVEL 6 TEACHER
Monica Soare
EDUCATION AND CAREER ADVISOR
Victor Kamil
HISET INTERMEDIATE TEACHER
Lena Mulia
HISET ADVANCED TEACHER
Elizabeth Albritton
ESOL LEVEL 1 TEACHER
Kelly O’Rourke
ESOL LEVEL 2 and ESOL BEGINNER TEACHER
Bernadette Milliken
ESOL LEVEL 3 TEACHER
Mario Pita
ESOL LEVEL 4 TEACHER
Renee Williamson
ESOL LEVEL 5 TEACHER
Balash Salamatbakhsh
BEGINNER ESOL FOR PARENTS TEACHER
Anna Sutton
SITE COORDINATOR / INTERMEDIATE ESOL FOR PARENTS TEACHER
Rachel Hull
STAFF ASSISTANT
Jessica Fernandes
Also part of our team are the community volunteers who lead conversation groups and assist teachers in the classrooms. We are grateful for your time and dedication!
Thank you, Blake Botelho, Erik Sternlof, Alex Friedman, Declan Berger, Joe Cutting, Subin Moon, Maddy Luck, Marlee Mann, Maya Baravecchio, Christiaan Oosthuizen, Maggie Berkley, Thomas Davidson, Julian Pandelakis, Noah Jihayel, Molly Milliken, Riley Randolph, Tiffany Zou, Mary Hayes, Andrew Sears, Ella Connolly, Christopher Marlatt, Sofia Moen, Erika Ergart, Laurie Rosenblum, Anusha Puri, Nora Mehring, Wyatt Greenborg, Elizabeth McAnally, Ella Connolly, Ella Champagne, Anya Mody, Meghan McGloin, Emily Oehrle, and Phoebe Kim! (2025-2026 volunteers at JMCC and Winship)
