Mourning the loss of Executive Director- Linda M. Jackson

We regret to inform you of the death of our valued Director, Linda M. Jackson on 5/11/24. We understand the shock and tragedy of Linda's sudden loss and our thoughts are with her family and friends during this difficult time.

Linda worked with kids most of her life.  She worked as Park Supervisor of Ardmore Avenue Playground under Vernon Young and as Recreation Specialist for the AACC Summer Day Camp prior to being hired as a Program Coordinator for the Community Center in 1988. Linda went on to be promoted to Executive Director of AACC in 2001. LJ (as her friends and colleagues called her) was a respected member of the community whose contributions have helped mold hundreds of children during her 36 years of service with Lower Merion Township. Linda's impact will forever be part of Ardmore Avenue Community Center's Legacy.

 Crystal's work with children and youth began as a bus driver for Radnor School District for eight years.  She went on to work for Upper Darby School District as a 7th grade special education teacher's assistant before moving on to administrative assistant for two principals in the district.  During this time she also worked part time for the Township of Lower Merion's Parks and Recreation Department as Park Supervisor of Vernon Young Park.

Crystal Galloway became a full time AACC staff member in May of 2002, as the Center's Program Assistant and was promoted to Director in the summer of 2024. Since coming to the Center Crystal has earned a Bachelor's Degree in Organizational Leadership from Eastern University. 

She has also earned certificates in: 

Youth Development

Communication & Conflict Resolution

Bring in the Fun: Lessons in the Cultural Arts

Core Standards 101: An Introduction to Standards

Counseling Youth

Cooperative games

Respect & Harassment Awareness

Valuing Diversity