ATX Kids Club is an Austin-based non-profit organization with a mission to inspire and educate youth through field-trip adventures.
Tax ID: 46-5646482
Tax ID: 46-5646482
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Meet Our Team
Tammy Miller, Founder/Executive Director
Tammy arrived in Austin in 2008 after escaping the cold winters of the northeast. Originally from Pennsylvania, followed by a few years in Maryland, Tammy decided to move to her favorite city of Austin, Texas. As an Elementary Education graduate from Cabrini College and experience teaching in elementary schools in both Pennsylvania and Maryland, she accepted a position teaching first grade at a Title 1 Charter School in Southeast Austin. The transition to the Texas school system presented some challenges over the 5 years that helped her recognize her true passion. Upon reflecting on what impacted her most through her own educational journey as a student, it was the memory of her school field trips that she could remember best and still discuss in great detail. Taking these memories and the impact they had on her, she created the non-profit organization ATX Kids Club with a priority on the quality of the education and small ratios. Having intentionally moved to her favorite city, she wanted to provide a way for every child to explore Austin and experience the same level of love and passion for the amazing city we all enjoy. The partnership with Capital Metro provides the means to explore and helps ensure that children learn how to access their city independently.
ATX Kids Club has provided opportunities for all youth to create their own memories, become inspired, and learn through these educational field trip adventures. She couldn't be more proud of the difference ATX Kids Club is making on the lives of many campers in and around the Austin area.
Tammy arrived in Austin in 2008 after escaping the cold winters of the northeast. Originally from Pennsylvania, followed by a few years in Maryland, Tammy decided to move to her favorite city of Austin, Texas. As an Elementary Education graduate from Cabrini College and experience teaching in elementary schools in both Pennsylvania and Maryland, she accepted a position teaching first grade at a Title 1 Charter School in Southeast Austin. The transition to the Texas school system presented some challenges over the 5 years that helped her recognize her true passion. Upon reflecting on what impacted her most through her own educational journey as a student, it was the memory of her school field trips that she could remember best and still discuss in great detail. Taking these memories and the impact they had on her, she created the non-profit organization ATX Kids Club with a priority on the quality of the education and small ratios. Having intentionally moved to her favorite city, she wanted to provide a way for every child to explore Austin and experience the same level of love and passion for the amazing city we all enjoy. The partnership with Capital Metro provides the means to explore and helps ensure that children learn how to access their city independently.
ATX Kids Club has provided opportunities for all youth to create their own memories, become inspired, and learn through these educational field trip adventures. She couldn't be more proud of the difference ATX Kids Club is making on the lives of many campers in and around the Austin area.
Lina Daugvilaite, Program Manager
Lina was born and raised in Kaunas, Lithuania. She was recruited to Washington State University in 2005, completed a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology and Movement Studies. Lina competed at four Pac-10 championships, WSU top 10 athlete, All American Top 50 athlete and a record holder. Lina has over 16 years of competitive swimming experience and over 12 years of Strength training and Conditioning. She has been an assistant swim coach at WSU, Texas State University triathlon coach, Swim Coach and PT at Barton Creek Country Club, Head Swim coach for St. Michael's Academy. In addition to acquiring a Master of Physical Education and Exercise Science degree, Lina has over 15 years of experience working with children and almost 6 years of working as an educator, teaching various subjects. As a highly enthusiastic and encouraging teaching professional, Lina believes that “Movement and adventures is a formula for creating change in a person's physical, emotional, and mental states.”
Lina has a high desire to promote Life changing and Enhancing activities and experiences for ATX Kids Club adventurers. Being a versatile educator, Lina had the opportunity to instruct a wide variety of students including Gifted and 2E students.
Additionally, she is passionate to encourage childrens' learning by incorporating exciting activities that boost children's confidence and independence. Lina is thrilled to be with ATX Kids Club and the ability to promote adventures that will encourage active participation in the learning process and boost all students’ self-esteem while developing a positive relationship with other children. Lina’s goal is to produce energizing and creative learning experiences and memories that will bring out the best in all children.
Lina was born and raised in Kaunas, Lithuania. She was recruited to Washington State University in 2005, completed a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology and Movement Studies. Lina competed at four Pac-10 championships, WSU top 10 athlete, All American Top 50 athlete and a record holder. Lina has over 16 years of competitive swimming experience and over 12 years of Strength training and Conditioning. She has been an assistant swim coach at WSU, Texas State University triathlon coach, Swim Coach and PT at Barton Creek Country Club, Head Swim coach for St. Michael's Academy. In addition to acquiring a Master of Physical Education and Exercise Science degree, Lina has over 15 years of experience working with children and almost 6 years of working as an educator, teaching various subjects. As a highly enthusiastic and encouraging teaching professional, Lina believes that “Movement and adventures is a formula for creating change in a person's physical, emotional, and mental states.”
Lina has a high desire to promote Life changing and Enhancing activities and experiences for ATX Kids Club adventurers. Being a versatile educator, Lina had the opportunity to instruct a wide variety of students including Gifted and 2E students.
Additionally, she is passionate to encourage childrens' learning by incorporating exciting activities that boost children's confidence and independence. Lina is thrilled to be with ATX Kids Club and the ability to promote adventures that will encourage active participation in the learning process and boost all students’ self-esteem while developing a positive relationship with other children. Lina’s goal is to produce energizing and creative learning experiences and memories that will bring out the best in all children.
Kayla Gomez, Office Manager
Kayla is originally from San Antonio, TX. She received her bachelor's degree in Marketing with an emphasis in Management from a small private school just outside of Oklahoma City. Although her schoolwork was business forward, one of her passions is working with youth to find and learn their value in the world. Several of her internships were mainly focused on youth groups by bonding, educating and even mentoring them. Growing up, Kayla was involved with many youth organizations such as camps, service projects, and mission trips that has made her the person she is today. With mentors along the way, she understands how crucial it is for children to have someone to look up to, which led her passion to work with children throughout her college career. These experiences have given Kayla a love for the future generations and given them experiences and opportunities that will allow them to prosper as they grow.
In her free time, Kayla enjoys playing her violin, hanging out with her kitten, Garbanzo, staying active and meeting new people. Kayla is thrilled to be a part of this team and see how this organization changes lives every day.
Kayla is originally from San Antonio, TX. She received her bachelor's degree in Marketing with an emphasis in Management from a small private school just outside of Oklahoma City. Although her schoolwork was business forward, one of her passions is working with youth to find and learn their value in the world. Several of her internships were mainly focused on youth groups by bonding, educating and even mentoring them. Growing up, Kayla was involved with many youth organizations such as camps, service projects, and mission trips that has made her the person she is today. With mentors along the way, she understands how crucial it is for children to have someone to look up to, which led her passion to work with children throughout her college career. These experiences have given Kayla a love for the future generations and given them experiences and opportunities that will allow them to prosper as they grow.
In her free time, Kayla enjoys playing her violin, hanging out with her kitten, Garbanzo, staying active and meeting new people. Kayla is thrilled to be a part of this team and see how this organization changes lives every day.
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