"Kidist Square is one of those rare professionals who makes a program feel both organized and deeply caring at the same time. As Move2Learn’s Out of School Time Program Manager, she brings 13 years of experience in Alexandria schools and uses that experience to build strong relationships with school staff, club leaders, and students so afterschool programming runs smoothly and feels meaningful. Her leadership helps create clubs that are not just active and fun, but also structured in a way that supports student success, belonging, and confidence.

Kidist’s impact shows up in the way she helps students connect with movement in ways that matter to them. Under her guidance, the movement clubs became more structured and better aligned with school-day goals, which helps extend learning and support beyond the classroom. Her school community also described how much students love the bikes, accordion stools, and bands, and how those tools support focus, reset time, and positive behavior. She is the kind of afterschool leader who makes students feel seen while also making the work easier and more effective for the adults around them." - Kurt Huffman