Staff Directory
Staff Directory
Executive Team
The Executive team is responsible for upholding and enhancing the vision of the organization, executing the organization’s policies and programs and directing all Coalition activities with emphasis on implementing effective, efficient business practices, meeting contractual requirements and developing effective community partnerships.
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| Matt GuseChief Executive Officer (850) 385.0504 ext. 309 |
Finance Team
The Finance team is responsible for the overall fiscal management of the operating budget including accounts payable, procurement of materials and services, provider reimbursement and payroll.
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| Travis GordonFinance Director (850) 385.0504 ext. 347 |
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| Fred LeeFinancial Analyst (850) 385.0504 |
Gloria HallFinancial Analyst (850) 385.0504 ext. 355 |
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| Jackie WoodFinancial Analyst (850) 385.0504 ext. 349 |
Laurie KirkFinancial Analyst (850) 385.0504 ext. 338 |
Lorraine GibsonFinancial Analyst (850) 385.0504 ext. 348 |
| | Rachel HardyFinancial Analyst (850) 385.0504 ext. 336 |
Regina D’SouzaFinancial Analyst (850) 385.0504 ext. 337 |
Sharon McCloudFinancial Analyst (850) 385.0504 ext. 340 |
Information Technology Team
The Information Technology team is responsible for providing technical tools used by staff. Additional responsibilities include providing reliable access to secured data, computers, phones and applications that empower the organization to be accountable to the community served. The ELC contracts this service out to Inspired Technologies.
Operations Team
The Operations team is responsible for performing administrative and operational activities that support efficient day- to-day operations, including facilities management, logistics management, telephone management and Human Resources.
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| Liz MurphyDirector of Operations (850) 385.0504 ext. 359 |
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| Barbara HowardOperations Specialist (850) 385.0504 ext. 358 |
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| Rebecca KingOperations Specialist (850) 385.0504 ext. 300 |
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| Samali LimaOperations Specialist (850) 385.0504 ext. 366 |
Outreach and Community Relations Team
The Outreach team works directly with volunteers and community partners to enhance community awareness of the School Readiness and Voluntary Prekindergarten programs as well as our Child Care Resource and Referral services. This team is responsible for coordinating internal and external events, recruiting volunteers and receiving donations.
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| Molly LordCommunity Partnerships Director (850) 385.0504 ext. 313 |
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| Nick WilliamsOutreach Coordinator (850) 385.0504 ext. 311 |
Program Services
The Program Services Team is responsible for providing services to families and providers participating in the School Readiness and Voluntary Prekindergarten programs. Primary responsibilities include offering Child Care Resource and Referral services, determining eligibility of families, conducting child screenings and development assessments, providing technical assistance and training to contracted providers, and monitoring provider contracts for compliance.
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| Kelly FitzgibbonsProgram Services Coordinator (850) 385.0504 ext. 317 |
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| Lisa BethancourtChild Activities Coordinator (850) 385.0504 ext. 308 |
Program Services - Distance Education & Research Team
The Distance Education (Professional Development) & Research Team provides quality on-line and classroom trainings to contracted child care providers. The team is committed to providing courses that assist early care and education professionals in obtaining (1) Continuing Education Units to fulfill National CDA or FCCPC renewal hours, (2) In-Service Hours to meet licensing requirements and accreditation requirements, (3) Courses that meet the National CDA requirements for formal education and (4) VPK Florida Early Learning & Developmental Standards courses. The ELC offers In-Service courses at no fee.
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| Kathy DouglasDistance Learning and Research Director (850) 385.0504 |
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| Becky TaylorTraining Specialist (850) 385.0504 ext. 354 |
Program Services - Child Care Resource and Referral
The Child Care Resource and Referral Team is responsible for educating families, providers and the community about quality early education and care programs and community resources. Once the family needs are identified, the team connects the family to community resources that best supports the family needs.
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| Deborah Comer Program Services Manager - CCR&R (850) 385.0504 ext. 316 |
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| Anne Carpenter Program Specialist (850) 385.0504 ext. 315 |
Program Services - Early Care and Education
The Early Care and Education team works directly with contracted child care providers to evaluate how to best serve children 0-5 in regards to development. The staff provides education and training to the child care providers on ways to best support the children developmentally in their centers. This team also performs hearing, vision and developmental screens on children enrolled in the School Readiness program and provide feedback to teachers and parents regarding the children's development. Once a child is identified as having a developmental concern, the team connects the family to community resources and community health providers to best support the identified children and their specific needs. This team is also responsible for the management of referrals from the state mandated Warm-Line, as well as the implementation of the state wide coalition accepted assessment tool, “Teaching Strategies Gold”.
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| Morgan McRoberts EversEarly Care and Education Program Manager (850) 385.0504 ext. 330 |
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| Anna WeismantelProgram Specialist (850) 385.0504 ext. 318 |
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| Jessica BrowningProgram Specialist (850) 385.0504 ext. 321 |
Kathie GayharttProgram Speicialist (850) 385.0504 ext. 320 |
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| Mary LefsteadProgram Specialist (850) 385.0504 ext. 319 |
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| Melanie WorleyProgram Services Coordinator- Child Assessments (850) 385.0504 ext. 322 |
Program Services - Family Services Team
The Family Services team is responsible for determining eligibility and enrolling families into the School Readiness and Voluntary Prekindergarten programs. This team also provides Child Care Resource and Referral services for ALL families in the Big Bend Region.
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| Shawanda BunionProgram Services Manager - Family Services (850) 385.0504 ext. 329 |
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| Carol JohnsonProgram Specialist (850) 385.0504 ext. 302 |
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| Cheri CobbProgram Specialist (850) 385.0504 ext. 326 |
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Cindy Blonde-TorresProgram Specialist (850) 385.0504 ext. 305 |
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Glenda SumnerCustomer Service Specialist (850) 385.0504 ext. 331 |
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Patricia CandlerProgram Specialist (Wakulla and Liberty County) (850) 617.4586 |
Robert WalkerProgram Specialist (Leon and Jefferson) (850) 385.0504 ext. 323 (Jefferson: 850-274-1335) |
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Sharon WrightProgram Specialist (850) 385.0504 ext. 325 |
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Vicki MezichProgram Specialist (850) 385.0504 ext. 324 |
Program Services - Provider Services
The Provider Services Team works directly with potential and contracted child care providers to ensure they are meeting the requirements of the provider network.
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| Sarah HeathProgram Services Manager - Provider Services (850) 385.0504 ext. 342 |
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Patti KilgoreProgram Specialist (850) 385.0504 ext. 350 |
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Rae StacyProgram Specialist (850) 385.0504 ext. 344 |
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Samantha ZadikowProgram Specialist (850) 385.0504 ext. 343 |
Program Services - Satellite Office (Gadsden)
The Gadsden team is responsible for determining eligibility, enrolling eligible families into the School Readiness and Voluntary Prekindergarten programs and providing Child Care Resource and Referral services for ALL families in the Big Bend Region. This team performs hearing, vision and developmental screens on children enrolled in the School Readiness program and provide feedback to teachers and parents regarding the children's development. They also provide education and training to the child care providers on ways to best support the children developmentally in their centers.
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| Dedric StreeterProgram Services Manager - Satellite Office (Gadsden County) (850) 627.2924 ext. 22 |
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Beth MorrisProgram Specialist - Gadsden County (850) 627.2924 ext. 21 |
Shavonda MobleyProgram Specialist - Gadsden County (850) 627.2924 ext. 20 |
Program Services - Satellite Office (Madison/Taylor)
The Madison/Taylor team is responsible for determining eligibility, enrolling eligible families into the School Readiness and Voluntary Prekindergarten programs and providing Child Care Resource and Referral services for ALL families in the Big Bend Region. This team performs hearing, vision and developmental screens on children enrolled in the School Readiness program and provide feedback to teachers and parents regarding the children's development. They also provide education and training to the child care providers on ways to best support the children developmentally in their centers.
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| Marsha DurdenProgram Services Manager - Satellite Office (Madison and Taylor County) (850) 584.5679 |
Amanda WilloughbyProgram Specialist (Madison County) (850) 973.2512 |
Quality Assurance and Accountability Team
The Quality Assurance and Accountability team supports ELC customers, including staff, by performing departmental process reviews to identify areas for improvements in operational efficiencies, by providing performance measurement tools and by providing organizational data analysis to ensure that ELC offers consistent and high quality customer service, clear expectations and accountability.
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Kathy HayesQuality Assurance and Accountability Director (850) 385.0504 ext. 314 |
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Kristine ParkerQuality Assurance and Accountability Analyst (850) 385.0504 ext. 310 |
Monica StokesQuality Assurance and Accountability Analyst (850) 385.0504 ext. 312 |