Deborah DeLisle Title: Co-Director, Program Coordinator Date of Hire: August 2008
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Born and raised in Wyandotte, MI Now resides in beautiful Hot Springs, NC Mother of three amazing boys Married to Super Man > Brian Newsom (the BEST husband in Hot Springs) Education >>>
Associate of Science (Art & Engineering) from Monroe County Community College
Organization Leadership from Ashford University
NC Early Childhood Credential (AB Tech Community College)
Working on Bachelor of Science (Birth - Kindergarten) at Western Carolina University
Level II Early Childhood Adminstrator Crudential
Basic School Age Care certified through Buncombe County Child Care Services
Current Adult & Child CPR & First Aid
Experience >>>
Home Schooled Anthony & Raven through 5th grade
Lead Teacher for a Kindergarten supplement program at Dancing Springs Farm (1 year)
Lead teacher Kindergarten supplement program at HSCLC (1 year)
Lead Teacher for Transitional Kindergarten at HSCLC (1 year)
Served as the Program Director for 2 years
Deb and Ella at the orchard
Favorite thing about kids:Their fearless avenues of expression and the way they dress.
Hobbies- journaling, dancing, watching my kids play soccer, singing, and crafting
Special Tricks- I can re-assemble gummie bears in all kinds of interesting ways, I have a knack for being first in line more often than not, and I can make up songs on the fly to fit most any occasion.
Heroes-- Mahatma Gandhi, Mother Teresa, Jimeyer, Erin Knowles, and my mother.
Lenore Luster Title: Co-Director, Business Administrator Date of Hire: November 2009
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Born and raised in... Sharon, PA, but spent 15 years in Pittsburgh, PA Now resides in ... beautiful Del Rio, TN! Married to ... the handsome HSCLC after school teacher, Will Luster!
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh
Level III Early Childhood Administrator Crudential
NC Early Childhood Education Credential from AB Tech
Basic School Age Care certified through Buncombe County Child Care Services
Current Adult & Child CPR & First Aid
Experience
Taught Preschool and Transitional Kindergarten for 1 year at HSCLC
Employed by Pittsburgh Public Schools for six years
Worked three years in early childhood education, and three years in Kindergarten.
Worked for three years in Pittsburgh Public Schools after school program for 4th-8th grades.
My favorite thing about working with kids is... the surprise of seeing what they have in store for me each day!
I spend my free time ... hiking, camping, and traveling. I love the
mountains and the beach! I love seeing live music and cooking and eating really good food!
Special tricks ... I bet you didn't know I am a wicked ping pong player!
My hero is ... anyone who follows their dreams and isn't afraid to take a risk!
Josie Mundy Title: Preschool Lead Teacher Date of Hire: June 2010
Born and raised in ...Asheville, NC
Now resides in .... beautiful Hot Springs, NC
Mother of ...Lillian- age 6 and Kobe- age 4 Married to ... Paul Mundy
Education >>>
NC Early Childhood Crudential
Early Childhood Certificate from AB-Tech Community College
Working to obtain an Associate of Science in Early Childhood Education at AB Tech Community College
Plan to transfer to Western Carolina University for a Bachelors > Birth - Kindergarten
Experience >>>
Besides having two children of my own. LOL
Assistant Teacher for Head Start (2 years)
3rd person for one on one assistance for Head Start (1 year)
Lead Teacher HSCLC Preschool Program 1 year
Summer Program teacher (all ages) at HSCLC (2 summers)
Favorite thing about kids.... I
love their honesty, surprise and happiness. I like how they see the joy and
interesting aspects of so many small things that adults take for
granted.
Hobbies..... Besides spending time with my family, I enjoy church, concerts, Zumba, hiking, and spending time with my friends.
Special tricks ....... ????Example??
Heroes ............ God is my inspiration in every aspect of my life. My mamaw is my best friend and the woman I look up to.
Cassandra Lewis Title: After School Program Teacher, Assistant Teacher Preschool & TK
Date of Hire: November 2009
Born in ... Phoenix, Arizona
Raised in ... Paducah, Kentucky Now resides in beautiful Laurel, NC
Mother of ... two lovely daughters
Education
Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Anthropology, minor in Geology from Southern Illinois University
Studied City & Regional Planning at Ohio State University
Basic School Age Care certified from Buncombe County Child Care Services
Working towards the NC Early Childhood Crudential
Current Adult and child CPR & First Aid certified
Experience
Farmer of goats for milk and show / home school parent
Provided in-home certified early childhood services for 2 & 3 year olds
Assistant Teacher ages 2 - 4 at Western Babtist Hospital Early Childhood Center
Swim instructor
Worked for Calumet Natural Food Coop doing research, newsletter, advertising & design
Field Archeologist for the ASC Group in Columbus, Ohio
After School Program Teacher at HSCLC 2 years
Camp Counselor for Summer Camp 2010 & 2011
My favorite thing about all children is ... their ability to use their imagination and creativity in all aspects of their lives.
My main interest ... other than hanging out with awesome kids, is
hanging out with awesome goats. My family keeps a tribe of 20 French
alpine dairy goats. In the spring we will be milking 9-11 does. We
bottle feed all of our babies so I spend a lot of time bonding with
"kids". I enjoy making cheese and taking my "goat girls" to dairy goat
shows. In addition to my job at the learning center I also work at a
certified goat dairy milking 50 goats and 3 cows. I love milk....
Special tricks: I can milk a goat while standing on my head...
My heroes are... farmers all over the world, especially women farmers. Go girls....
I have been living in Shelton Laurel/Madison county for 6 years.
Living here has given me the opportunity to meet some of the most
amazing people. Most days mountain life is awesome.
This team meets three times per year (or as called on) to brainstorm ideas to take to the decision making board. They are community members with skills and expertise in various fields that directly relate to our early childhood program.
Education / Curriculum
Lynda Wheelock, Spring Creek > Hot Springs, NC 30 years Early Childhood educator for Head Start. Serves as consult in the classroom functions, sharing observations, and infusing art in the curriculum.
Rosie Eisenberg, Asheville, NC 30 years Kindergarten Teacher, currently works for Smart Start as a traveling Play Group Leader. Serves in consulting with theater in the curriculum.
Wendy Stancil, Hot Springs, NC Local artist with expertise in puppetry, set making, and crafting with kids. Serves in consult on infusing art in the curriculum.
Tina Sams, Hot Springs, NC Former Engineer. Serve us in fund-raising consult and community outreach.
Fund Raising / Marketing / Community Outreach
Gene Linton, Hot Springs, NC Pastor at the Dorland Memorial Presbyterian Church, heads up a Youth Group Program once per week at the church; Serves us in fund raising, community visitor volunteer.
Stacey Wood, Hot Springs, NC Hot Springs Tourism Association manager, former Early Childhood teacher; Parent; Assists with marketing efforts and fund raising.
Building Maintenance / Kitchen Team
Martha Beakes, Hot Springs, NC Owner and chef at Good Eats in town. Assists in fund raising and consult regarding our kitchen.
Brian Newsom, Hot Springs, NC Parent, Arborist and General handyman, oversees the maintenance needs of the building and the trees at the HSCLC.
Board of Directors
Isaac Lassiter Chairman of the Board
EDUCATION
Graduate:Georgia
State University
Degree: Doctor of Philosophy in
Science Education, 1993
Harvard
Business School
Degree: Master of Business
Administration, 1973
Undergraduate: Georgia Institute of Technology
Degree: Bachelor of Industrial Engineering (with honors), 1968
Other
Studies:
William
and Mary Institute on Curriculum for High-Ability Learners, 2002
Augusta State
University, 1998, 2004 (8
hours)
Brenau College Graduate Division,
1989-1990 (10 hours)
Independent School Management Institute,
1988
Georgia State
University, 1976,
1986-1987 (25 hours)
Woodrow Wilson Foundation Workshop for
Physics Teachers, 1986
Ike at the Field Day festivities May 2010
Board members meet three times per year, following the Advisory Board Meeting. All ideas are brought here for decision making.
Chairman > Isaac Lassiter Former Head Master at two different private schools, current High School Physics Teacher
Secretary > Deborah DeLisle Current HSCLC Program Director
Treasurer > Charlotte Valitzski Former CPA, Current Accountant
Voting Board Member > Cecilia Rawlins Elementary School Principal, currently on location in Japan.
Voting Board Member > Lisa Gosnell Hot Springs Elementary School Principal
