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.
Nora Robinette, Family Resource Specialist
(276) 386-6051 ext. 22
nrobinette@scottcountyheadstart.org
Nora 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.
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.
Heather Laney, Nutrition Support/Educational Assistant
(276) 386-6051
Heather is a former Head Start parent/volunteer and has been employed with the program since 2016.
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
Donna Hufnagle, Teacher
dhufnagle@scottcountyheadstart.org
Donna graduated from Liberty University with a Master of Arts in Human Services
Counseling: Crisis Response and Trauma. She received her undergraduate degree from Virginia Intermont College in Interdisciplinary Studies.
Jennifer Sutherland, Teacher
jsutherland@scottcountyheadstart.org
Jennifer graduated from Tennessee Technological University with a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education.
Tara Johnson, 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.
Kayla Holley, Teacher
kholley@scottcountyheadstart.org
Susan Lane, Teacher
slane@scottcountyheadstart.org
Susan graduated from East Tennessee State University with a Bachelor of Science in Child and Family Studies.
Diana Gray, Teacher
dgray@scottcountyheadstart.org
Diana graduated from Liberty University with a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education.
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 is currently pursing 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.
Brittney Duty, Teacher Assistant
bduty@scottcountyheadstart.org
Brittney 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.
Stacey Alsup, Teacher Assistant
salsup@scottcountyheadstart.org
Stacey holds a Career Studies Certificate in Early Childhood Education from Mountain Empire Community College.
Ariel Sloan, Classroom Aide
Duffield
Keisha Taylor, Classroom Aide
Duffield
Kayla Page, Classroom Aide
Nickelsville
Mackenzie Warner, Classroom Aide
Dungannon
Layla Castle, Classroom Aide
Gate City
Katelyn, Classroom Aide
Gate City
Barbara Baker, Classroom Aide
Weber City
Education Staff – Early Head Start
Breanna Magnusson, EHS Teacher
bmagnusson@scottcountyheadstart.org
Breanna holds a Child Development Associate (CDA) Infant Toddler Credential from the Council for Professional Recognition.
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 holds a Career Studies Certificate in Early Childhood Education – Infant/Toddler from Mountain Empire Community College.
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
Bonnie McConnell
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.
