Parents as Teachers Staff Directory

Dacia holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Social Work from Pittsburg State University. She has been a Parent Educator since 2000.

Dana holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business with an emphasis in Entrepreneurship and Human Resources from Emporia State University. She joined Parents as Teachers in 2024.

Darci is a Licensed Master’s Social Worker and obtained her degree from University of Kansas. She joined Parents as Teachers in 2025.

Dee Dee holds a Specialist in Education Degree with a major in Advanced Studies in Leadership with an emphasis in Special Education from Pittsburg State University. She has been a Parent Educator since 2025.

Denise holds a Bachelor’s degree from Kansas State University and has worked in the field of education for over 25 years. She has been a Parent Educator since 2015.

Endra holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Wichita State University. She joined Parents as Teachers in 2024.

Frances holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Elementary Education from Emporia State University with experience in both the childcare setting and as a Kindergarten classroom teacher. She has been a Parent Educator since 2003.

Judy holds a Bachelor’s degree from Oklahoma State University in Advertising and Merchandising and has worked in Early Childhood Development for 10 years. She joined Parents as Teachers in 2021.

Lori holds Bachelor’s degrees in Recreational Therapy and Elementary Education and a Masters degree in Computers and Technology in Education. She was a Parent Educator from 2005-2011 before she returned to the classroom. She returned to Parents as Teachers in 2019.

Lori holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Elementary Education and a minor in Early Childhood from Emporia State University. She has been a Parent Educator since 2004.

Lori holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Rehabilitation Education Services from Emporia State University. She has been a Parent Educator for more than 30 years.

Lori attended Pittsburg State University and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and a Master’s Degree in Special Education. She joined Parents as Teachers in 2025.

Magan holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Missouri Southern State University. Magan joined Parents As Teachers in 2013.

Mandy has been working with young children and families through home visiting of families since 2019. She joined Parents as Teachers in 2023.

Mary holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education with a concentration in Psychology and a certificate in Organizational Leadership from Fort Hays State University. Mary joined Parents as Teachers in 2024.

Megan holds a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Business Leadership from the University of Arizona Global Campus. She joined Parents as Teachers in 2025.

Paula holds a Bachelor’s degree in social work from Pittsburg State University. She has been providing PAT services since February 2018.

Paula holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Early Childhood from Pittsburg State University. She has been providing PAT services to families in Cherokee county since 2013.

Star holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Family and Consumer Sciences with an emphasis in Early Childhood Development from Pittsburg State University. She has been a Parent Educator since 2013.

Teresa holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and a Minor in Music Performance from St. Mary of the Plains College. She joined Parents as Teachers in 2019.

Trudy holds a Master’s Degree in Career and Technical Education, and an Associates Degree focusing on physical therapy. Her professional background is in physical therapy and she joined Parents as Teachers in 2023.

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