Administrative Personnel
Caelynn Prylo
Executive Director
As the new Executive Director at the Ballston Area Community Center, Caelynn brings an extensive background in community education and human services. Before joining BACC, she worked in higher education for two decades as a statewide leader in non-credit community education and workforce development. Caelynn also served at Boys & Girls Clubs of Schenectady and the miSci Museum. She currently sits on the board of New York State Odyssey of the Mind. As a native of Saratoga County and longtime resident, she is delighted to lead BACC and serve the community and families of Ballston Spa. Caelynn holds a BA in Anthropology from the University of Vermont and an MS in Curriculum Development from the University at Albany. Caelynn lives in Galway with her husband and two children and enjoys seeing live music, spending time on Sacandaga Lake each summer and making memories with her favorite people.
Meghan Mensler
Assistant Director
Hi! I’m Meghan Mensler, the Assistant Executive Director at Ballston Area Community Center. After Graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Recreation and Leisure Programming from SUNY Cortland in May of 2017, I shortly after began my Career here at the Ballston Area Community Center. I started off as the Teen Program Coordinator and as a Lead Teacher in our School Age Child Care Program, and I quickly fell in love with everything that the BACC stands for. For the last four out of my six years here – I have been able to proudly call myself one of the Child Care Directors – the relationships, bonds, and memories I have cultivated with the children and families in our programs here, has been some of the most rewarding time of my life. As I step into my new Role as the Assistant Executive Director, I hope to continue to grow as a person and have a positive impact on BACC and the Community.
Jessica Bradley
Childcare Director
As the childcare director at the Ballston Area Community Center, Jessica Bradley has been with BACC for four years. Jessica began as a ‘site supervisor’ before being promoted to director of school aged childcare and summer camp programs. Jessica holds a bachelor’s degree in childhood education from the College of Saint Rose. Jessica truly enjoys working with our fantastic team to provide leadership and positive guidance for all children at the BACC. When Jessica is not at BACC she enjoys cooking, spending time outdoors, and traveling.
Sarah McKinley
Universal Pre-Kindergarten Director
Sarah McKinley earned a master’s degree in elementary education from Manhattanville College with a permanent NYS certification in Pre-K thru 6th grade. Sarah has eighteen years of teaching experience, eleven which has been at BACC. Sarah is an integral part in the day-to-day operations of the universal prekindergarten program and oversees all curriculum in conjunction with the Ballston Spa Central School District. Sarah loves spending time with her husband and daughters. She enjoys cooking, taking walks with her dog, kayaking, and spending her summers at the St. Lawrence River.
