Parents as Teachers Staff Directory

Abby holds Bachelor’s Degree in Art from Kansas State University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from Kansas University. She joined Parents as Teachers in 2024.

Amanda holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Family Studies and Human Services from Kansas State University and previously worked as a Newborn Hearing Screener. She joined Parents as Teachers in 2019.

Aubrey holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling with an emphasis in School Counseling. She joined Parents as Teachers in 2024.

Chelsey holds a Bachelor’s Degree in General Studies with an emphasis in Elementary Education and previously was the Medical Based Fitness Manager at the CORE for Labette Health. Chelsey joined Parents as Teachers in 2023.

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.

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.

Kathy holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing and is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. She previously worked as a registered nurse for Head Start and joined Parents as Teachers in 2019.

Lisa holds a degree in Elementary Education – Early Childhood from Missouri Southern State College (Univ). She joined Parents as Teachers in 2001.

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.

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.

Nicole holds a Bachelor’s degree in Education and an Associate’s Degre in Child Development from Fort Hays State University. She has been a Parent Educator since 2022.

Paula holds a Bachelor’s deegree 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.

Susan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Pittsburg State University. She joined the Parents as Teachers program in 1990.

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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