Steve Lerman
Housemaster
Lori Lerman
Housemaster
Nika Hollingsworth
House Manager
Charlie Sprague
House Mechanic
Angela Bowen
Desk Captain
Angela is originally from Butte, Montana. Her hobbies include sewing, arts and crafts, and playing the dumbak (a small, middle-eastern drum.)
Angela's recommendations for residents:
1. A local lunch truck stops by the Warehouse Monday through Friday. They have some of the best clam chowder in Boston, and also have excellent sandwiches and sausages. The truck comes to the Colbert Room side of the Warehouse twice each day, at approximately 10 AM and 12:30 PM, and stays for about 10-15 minutes. The same truck can also be found parked on Albany Street between the Warehouse and Edgerton during breakfast hours (around 7:30 AM), and has excellent breakfast sandwiches.2. The hop-on, hop-off trolley tour that meanders through town is a relaxing way to see the sights. One stop is at Kendall Square, but you can get on and off at multiple other stops throughout the city. The Boston Duck Tour is also a nice way to see the sights.Marsha Hering
Front desk
Weekends
Marsha has lived in Boston for 17 years. As a child, she lived in all sorts of interesting locations due to her father's job as a Marine. The last place she grew up was in Georgia, so she refers to that place as her home. Her parents now reside in Kansas. Marsha doesn't enjoy hot weather very much, but likes the cooler seasons that Boston offers.
Marsha enjoys iced tea (not coffee!). She often makes her own tea by leaving it in the sun. She enjoys all kinds of iced tea (fruit, green, etc), but her favorite kind is the original black type. If you ever visit Marsha's house, you will find lots of iced tea there!!
Marsha also enjoys milk chocolate, but she has to be in the mood for it. (Annalisa, the RA who did this interview, found that very unfamiliar, since her cravings assoicated with chocolate are constant throughout all time!)
Marsha recommends that residents of the Warehouse enjoy the location of the building in proximity to the Charles River. Marsha on occasion takes a nice, leisurely walk along the river and also enjoys roller skating there. Marsha also recommends visiting Faneuil Hall and if possible, visiting her home city of Newton. In Newton, which is only 15 minutes away by car, one can go swimming in Crystal Lake on a beautiful day.
The Warehouse @ MIT
The Warehouse Staff
Steve grew up in Elmont, New York, and came to MIT as a freshman in the fall of 1969. He received his Bachelor's and Master's degrees as well as his Ph.D. from MIT, and joined the faculty in the department of Civil and Environmental Engineering in 1975. Since then Steve has also served as the director of Project Athena, chair of the MIT faculty, deputy director of the MIT-Singapore Alliance, and director of the Center for Educational Computing Initiatives. He is currently serving as Dean of Graduate Education and Vice Chancellor of MIT.
When he's not working (which is not too often!), Steve enjoys traveling, playing bridge and Scrabble, and keeping up with Boston's sports teams. He and Lori have been housemasters at the Warehouse since it opened in 2001.
Like Steve, Lori grew up in Elmont, New York. (Yes, they met in Junior High School.) She received her B.A. in Spanish literature from Tufts University and her Master's degree in reading and language education from Boston University. She also studied vocal performance and Dalcroze Eurhythmics at the Longy School of Music.
Lori taught first and second grade in the Boston Public Schools, and then taught music to children and adults in Winchester, Massachusetts for almost 25 years. After returning to school and receiving certification as a paramedic and then as a registered nurse, Lori worked in the maternity unit at Winchester Hospital and then in a pediatrics office as a nurse and lactation consultant. When she and Steve became housemasters, she decided to return to teaching music and started the Warehouse Music Program in 2003.
Lori and Steve have three grown children, Deborah, Amy, and David, a son-in-law, Mark., and one grandson, Noah.
I was born in Detroit Michigan. In 1990, I moved to Boston, Mass. I attended East Boston High School where I entered into an accelerated academic program sponsored by the National Academy of Travel & Tourism. In this program, I studied the many facets of the Industry such as, hotel management, food & beverage, tourism operations and travel. During my 4 years in high school, I interned at American Express Travel and Mass Port Authority/Environmental Unit. In 1994 I graduated in the top 10% of my class and received high honors from the Academy. I decided to major in Hotel Management at Lasell College. I graduated with an Associate’s Degree in 1996 and decided to change my major to Business Management, concentrating in Accounting. I received my degree in this field in 1998. Since graduating, I have worked in management positions that focus strongly on customer service and client relations. In my previous position as a National Branch Manager, I spent 4 years handling major accounts, assisting graduates with job placement and internships across the country and developed strong relationships with clients as well as contractors. In 2003, I married Dale Hollingsworth (Mechanic for New House here at MIT) and in 2007 we welcomed our first child, Mikaya Simone. We currently live in Randolph, MA. In my spare time, I sketch and design women’s clothing, plan events and enjoy time with family and friends.
Charlie was born and raised in Cambridge, MA and still lives in the same house he was born in. He has worked at MIT for 27 years, spending 20 years working at Eastgate and the last 7 years at the Warehouse. Since Charlie has been the house mechanic ever since the Warehouse opened, he takes a great deal of pride in the excellent condition of the dorm and hopes that incoming students will continue to keep the building nice. Charlie has been married for 33 years, has a 21-year-old son, and enjoys playing golf.
Charlie would like to pass on a few pieces of information to new students. Most importantly, DO NOT USE DOUBLE-SIDED TAPE when hanging things in your room. Push pins and small nails for hanging pictures are fine. If you would like to hang larger items, please consult Nika, the house manager, to see if it is possible, and then Charlie will hang or install the item. If it is a piece of furniture or large item, it will stay in the room after you leave. MIT does not allow residents to hang things in the windows of their rooms and the Warehouse asks that residents not hang things on the doors or walls outside of their rooms. Finally, Charlie wants to be sure that residents feel free to contact him with any problems they have with dorm furniture, lights, and appliances. Just send an email through the Warehouse website or email Charlie directly (chas@mit.edu), and he will address the problem within 2 days for no charge.
Tim Tero
Front desk
Weekday afternoons and evenings
Tim is from Arlington, Massachusetts. In his spare time he likes to watch films and work on the Internet.
Tim's advice for Warehouse residents:
Try to enjoy the roof deck.Getting around by bike is easier than anything!Rocco Leone
Night Watch
Rocco was born in East Boston. He met his wife, a Romanian and a Harvard graduate, in Haymarket! They currently live in Revere with their 2 daughters.
Rocco has been employed by MIT for 13 years. He loves all kinds of sports but mainly baseball and football. If you see him during one of his night shifts, don't forget to mention the Red Sox!
Rocco's advice for Warehouse residents:
1. Be sure to introduce yourself to the front desk staff earlyon, and make good acquaintances. 2. Don't lend your MIT ID to anyone (not even friends!)3. If you are new to Boston, be sure to take the Duck Tours.4. In the summer you can visit the beautiful park next to the airport on the Blue Line.
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