December 15, 2025
Teen Center: Closed for Winter Break
Teen Centers will be closed for Winter Break from December 21st through January 4th
December 12, 2025
Local Voices Speaker: Ryan Newhall
Hear from Lynn Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Ryan Newhall at the Lynn Teen Center. LINK TO RVSP: LEAP for Education Events Registration
November 19, 2025
Teen Center Friendsgiving
Join the Salem and Lynn Teen Center’s for a fun Friendsgiving Afternoon from 1-6PM. Salem students will be meeting at the Salem Teen Center and will be provided with transportation to the Lynn Teen Center. There will be networking opportunities, fun games, and of course delicious food!
November 19, 2025
Teen Center Local Voices: Stephen Basden
Stephen Basden, a Lynn, MA native, is an accomplished professional with a background in sports, entertainment, and community development. A graduate of Governor’s Academy and Endicott College, he has over 6 years of experience managing partnerships in the sports and lifestyle industry with iSlide. He now serves as Director of City Initiatives for Special Olympics Massachusetts, expanding opportunities for athletes with intellectual disabilities. Stephen is a passionate advocate for inclusion, empowerment, and community engagement. <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd63Yb1MnE1q1HPIyCP3p7hlytDDe3Ed9J66-X1O-3GsKVU5Q/viewform
November 5, 2025
Session I: Enrichment Lab: Sports Marketing
LINK TO RVSP: https://forms.gle/zvrB1MeZib7yaWQH9
November 5, 2025
Teen Center Local Voices: Colleen Peterson
Colleen Peterson, a Lynn native and Lynn Classical graduate, earned her Bachelors degree and Masters degree in Physical Education from Salem State University. She began her career teaching PE and Health in Lynn Public Schools and spent 6 years coaching girls’ cross country and track at Lynn Classical. Now serving as Assistant Director of Curriculum and Instruction for PE, Health, and Athletics. LINK TO RVSP: https://forms.gle/zvrB1MeZib7yaWQH9
November 5, 2025
Pathways Seminar
Seniors and Juniors are invited to our Lynn Teen Center to join us for a conversation about: Finding the school that is the best fit for you (major, cost, size, location, sports, etc.) Choosing a college or technical program Preparing to apply – info and applications Sharing what info you want to see in future seminars (Salem students can be provided with transportation if necessary) Please RSVP here.
November 3, 2025
Teen Center Local Voices: Justin Rogers
Teen Center Local Voices Speaker Series Justin Rogers is the Senior Director of Marketing and Digital Advertising for the New England Revolution, bringing both passion and extensive experience to the field of sports marketing. He began his career connecting with youth as an Athletic Director at Boys & Girls Club in Tulsa, OK and Cincinnati, OH. A graduate of Oklahoma State University (B.A in Multimedia Journalism & Sports Media) and Xavier University (M.S in Sports Administration), Justin went on to market collegiate athletic programs at Xavier,
October 7, 2024
Save the Date: Great Expectations 2025
Save the Date! Our 2025 Great Expectations event will be held on Wednesday, April 16th.
November 28, 2022
Public Forum for Teen Center at Lynn
You’re Invited to the Public Forum: Provide feedback for Lynn’s Newest Teen Center at Lynn English High School Please join us to learn about the new teen center being planned for Lynn English High School (LEHS). This meeting is open to students, parents, LPS staff and all interested community members. Join us for: Introductory remarks by Interim Superintendent Deb Ruggiero and LEHS Principal, Dr. John Braga Presentation of the Teen Center model by LEAP for Education. Breakout sessions for needed feedback LEAP for Education and the



