Meet The Staff
Our staff is here to provide each child with opportunities for success, to help develop feelings of competence, self-esteem, and positive attitudes toward learning.
Administrative Staff
Cindy Raymond, Director
(276) 386-6051 ext. 17
craymond@scottcountyheadstart.org
Cindy graduated from East Tennessee State University with a Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education. She received her undergraduate from Virginia Intermont College in Interdisciplinary Studies (PreK-6).
April Carter, HR/Fiscal Officer
(276) 386-6051 ext. 13
acarter@scottcountyheadstart.org
April graduated from King University with a Master of Business Administration-Finance. She received her undergraduate from King University in Business Administration (Human Resources).
Management Staff
Rebecca Dison
Child Development Services Coordinator
(276) 386-6051 ext. 12
rdison@scottcountyheadstart.org
Rebecca graduated from East Tennessee State University with a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Development.
Kelly Bledsoe
Family & Community Services Coordinator
(276) 386-6051 ext. 18
kbledsoe@scottcountyheadstart.org
Kelly graduated from Lincoln Memorial University with a Bachelor of Science in
Social Work.
Health Services Coordinator
(276) 386-6051 ext. 16
bfinch@scottcountyheadstart.org
Becca graduated from Liberty University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology.
Family Services Staff
Sandy Winston, Family Resource Specialist
(276) 386-6051 ext. 21
swinston@scottcountyheadstart.org
Sandy holds a Child and Family Partners Certificate from Child and Family Partners, LLC and a Child Development Associate (CDA) Pre-School Credential from the Council for Professional Recognition.
Lisa Parks, Family Resource Specialist
(276) 386-6051 ext. 20
lparks@scottcountyheadstart.org
Lisa holds a Strengths-Based Family Worker Credential from Temple University Harrisburg and a Child Development Associate (CDA) PreSchool Credential from the Council for Professional Recognition.
Sarah Carico, Family Resource Specialist
(276) 386-6051 ext. 22
scarico@scottcountyheadstart.org
Sarah is currently completing a Family Service Certification from the National Head Start Association.
Support Staff
Michelle Ratliff, Receptionist/Data Secretary
(276) 386-6051 ext. 10
mratliff@scottcountyheadstart.org
Michelle holds a Career Studies Certificate in Accounting & Information Systems from Mountain Empire Community College.
Barbara Baker, Nutrition Support/Educational Assistant
(276) 386-6051
Barbara has been employed with the program since 2022.
Hootie, Program Mascot
After input from program staff & families during school year 2019-2020, Hootie was implemented as the Program’s Mascot.
His motto is: Be safe, helpful, & respectful.
Education Staff – Head Start
Kim Wilson, Teacher
kwilson@scottcountyheadstart.org
Kim graduated from East Tennessee State University with a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Development.
Jennifer Sutherland, Teacher
jsutherland@scottcountyheadstart.org
Jennifer graduated from Tennessee Technological University with a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education.
Tara Dinan, Teacher
tjohnson@scottcountyheadstart.org
Ana Martinez, Teacher
amartinez@scottcountyheadstart.org
Ana holds a Child Development Associate (CDA), Pre-School Credential from the Council for Professional Recognition. She is currently pursuing a degree in Early Childhood Education.
Kristy Davidson, Teacher
kdavidson@scottcountyheadstart.org
Kristy graduated from University of Virginia at Wise with a Bachelor of Arts in PreK-3 Teaching Certification & Psychology/Sociology.
Diana Gray, Teacher
dgray@scottcountyheadstart.org
Charnita Adams, Teacher Assistant
cadams@scottcountyheadstart.org
Charnita holds a Child Development Associate (CDA) Pre-School Credential from the Council for Professional Recognition.
Tosha Robinette, Teacher Assistant
trobinette@scottcountyheadstart.org
Tosha holds a Career Studies Certificate in Early Childhood Education from Mountain Empire Community College.
Michelle Wallen, Teacher Assistant
mwallen@scottcountyheadstart.org
Michelle holds a Child Development Associate (CDA) Pre-School Credential from the Council for Professional Recognition.
Brittany Lawson, Teacher Assistant
blawson@scottcountyheadstart.org
Brittany holds a Career Studies Certificate in Early Childhood Education from Mountain Empire Community College.
Amber Roberts, Teacher Assistant
aroberts@scottcountyheadstart.org
Amber holds a Career Studies Certificate in Early Childhood Education from Mountain Empire Community College.
Lori Edwards, Teacher Assistant
ledwards@scottcountyheadstart.org
Lori holds a Child Development Associate (CDA) Pre-School Credential from the Council for Professional Recognition.
Mackenzie Warner, Teacher Assistant
mwarner@scottcountyheadstart.org
Mackenzie is currently pursing a Career Studies Certificate in Early Childhood Education from Mountain Empire Community College.
kpage@scottcountyheadstart.org
Kayla is currently pursing a Career Studies Certificate in Early Childhood Education from Mountain Empire Community College.
Ariel, Classroom Aide
Milligan, Classroom Aide
Lisa, Classroom Aide
Kris, Classroom Aide
Layla, Classroom Aide
Bonnie, Classroom Aide
Education Staff – Early Head Start
Susan Lane, EHS Teacher
slane@scottcountyheadstart.org
Susan graduated from East Tennessee State University with a Bachelor of Science in Child and Family Studies.
Kellie Russell, EHS Teacher
krussell@scottcountyheadstart.org
Kellie graduated from Southwest Virginia Community College with an Associates of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education.
Morgan McGuire, EHS Teacher
mmcguire@scottcountyheadstart.org
Morgan graduated from Southwest Virginia Community College with an Associates of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education.
Bailey Franklin, EHS Teacher
bfranklin@scottcountyheadstart.org
Bailey holds a Child Development Associate (CDA) Infant Toddler Credential from the Council for Professional Recognition.
Faith Ramsey, EHS Teacher
framsey@scottcountyheadstart.org
Faith holds a Child Development Associate (CDA) Infant Toddler Credential from the Council for Professional Recognition.
Hollie Pennington, EHS Teacher
hpennington@scottcountyheadstart.org
Hollie graduated from Northeast State Community College with an Associates of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education.
Jenna Riley, EHS Teacher
jriley@scottcountyheadstart.org
Jenna holds a Career Studies Certificate in Early Childhood Education – Infant/Toddler from Mountain Empire Community College.
Ashlyn Horne, EHS Teacher
ahorne@scottcountyheadstart.org
Ashlyn holds a Child Development Associate (CDA) Infant Toddler Credential from
the Council for Professional Recognition.
Savannah Manning
Food Service Provider
Weber City
Luisa Martinez
Food Service Provider
Duffield
Angela Barb
Food Service Provider
Gate City
Kirstin Stansberry
EHS Floater
Weber City
Qualified Teaching Staff
Scott County Public School Head Start teachers are here to provide for the development of age appropriate language and literacy skills, reasoning, problem solving, and decision making skills all of which form a foundation for school readiness and later school success.
Scott County Public School Head Start is committed to ensuring all staff have sufficient, knowledge, training, experience, and competencies to fulfill the roles and responsibilities of their positions and to ensure high quality service delivery in accordance with the program performance standards. Ongoing training and
professional development is provided to support staff in fulfilling their roles and responsibilities.
