Meet the KZ Staff!

Tyler Kearns (Mr. Kearns)

Program Coordinator

Hi, I am Tyler Kearns, Kid Zone Program Coordinator.  I will be overseeing all of our Kid Zone sites, program development, staff development, community building, and serving on State and National Out of School Time Associations.  I love everything about extended day programming and what it means for our families, and the children we work with. Outside of Kid Zone my passion is working with my martial arts students and time at home with my own two children and family.  I am looking forward to our new adventure ahead this year. 


Min Ottolino (Ms. Ottolino)

Assistant Site Leader

Hi, my name is Ms Ottolino and I am the Assistance Site Leader at Captain! This will be my fourth year working at Kid Zone. I am a Junior at Fontbonne University studying Elementary Education. A fun fact about me is that I am an alumni to Captain, so it's an honor to be back in the community through a different perspective. In my rare free time, I love to bike through Forest Park. I am ecstatic to see what this year brings!  




Josh Declaro (Mr. Declaro)

Site-Assistant

Hello, my name is Josh Declaro, and this will be my third year with Kid Zone, and first year with Captain. I’m currently a senior at SLU studying elementary education, but I’m originally from the Northshore area of Chicago. In my free time, I like to go to the lake, try new restaurants, visit local places within the STL area, longboard, and spend time with friends and family. I am excited to see familiar faces and meet new ones as well!  


Olivia Biundo (Ms. B)

Site-Assitant; Assistant Site Leader for the Family Center

Hi everyone, I’m Ms. B and I am so excited to start the new year with all of you! This will be my 12th year with Kid Zone, and I am currently going back to school at UMSL to pursue my BES! I can’t wait to see what the new year brings!


Matt Martin (Mr. Martin)

Site-Assistant

My name is Matthew Martin and I am a senior at Clayton High School. I love being active and play varsity hockey and varsity lacrosse for CHS. I aspire to be a fire fighter and am currently working to obtain both Fire Fighting and EMT Certification at South Tech. After high school, I plan to pursue my paramedic degree. I am excited to have fun with our Kid Zone Students!


Marissa Baker (Ms. Baker)

Site-Assistant

Hi I am Marissa Baker, I am a sophomore at Clayton High School. A little bit about me is that I love kids and animals. I have 2 siblings. I also have a dog named Humphrey. I play soccer and enjoy spending time with my friends.

Jack Gietl

(Mr. Gietl)

(AM Staff)

Hi, I'm Mr. Gietl, and I'm excited to share that I have been with Kid Zone for three years! My role is Assistant Site Leader at Meremac Kid Zone. I love assisting Glenridge in the mornings, getting to know new kids, and building new connections. Outside of work, I spend my time keeping up with the latest sports games or enjoy playing a round of golf.