Partnership for Children of Person County - "All Person County children will be able to enter school healthy and prepared for success."

Staff Directory

Judy Batten - Executive Director

Judy began as the Executive Director in June, 2006. Prior to coming to the Partnership, Judy worked in the mental health/developmental disabilities field for 30 years. During that time, Judy worked with the early intervention system in NC with children & families. Judy also served on the original board at PCPFC and in 1994 worked with other county individuals & agencies to bring Smart Start to Person County.

For more information call 599.3773 Ext 30
E-mail: jbatten@esinc.net

Becky Oliver - Administrative & Service Support Assistant
	Becky joined the Partnership in September, 2006. She provides administrative support for PCPFC and provides service support for the parents of children birth to six, child care providers, the business community, and the general public. She also works with our Dolly Parton Imagination Library program. For more information call 599.3773 Ext 21 E-mail: boliver@esinc.net

Maynell Harper - CCR&R Administrative Director

Maynell Harper has 10+ years experience with the Smart Start program and has extensive knowledge and experience in working with the child care centers and home providers of child care. If you have a question about your center or child care provider call Maynell.. She can also help you start a day care business in your home. She provides training sessions for child care employees as well as parents throughout the year.

For more information call 599.3773 Ext 23
E-mail: mharper@esinc.net

Dawn Howard - HR/Fiscal Manager

Dawn has served as our HR/Fiscal Manager for over nine years. She has 18 years of accounting experience. She manages our Business office as well as the Human Resource office. She works with the our Direct Service Providers Fiscal Staff, the Fiscal staff of NCPC, and various audit teams. Dawn also handles all accounts payable and receivables for the Partnership.

For more information call 599.3773 Ext 25
E-mail: dhoward@esinc.net

Ann C. Garrard - Program/Evaluations Coordinator

Ann joined us in November 2008. She is responsible for administration and implementation of the Partnership’s projects and coordinates Person County’s “More at Four” program. Ann is a graduate of Meredith College and holds a Birth to Kindergarten teaching license. She has taught children in our “Headstart” and “More at Four” programs and looks forward to serving them and their families through the Partnership.

For more information call 599.3773 Ext 27
E-mail: agarrard@esinc.net

Tonya Williams - Provider Specialist

Tonya joined the Person County Partnership for Children as Provider Specialist in November, 2006. She will be assisting the home providers in various ways, including administering the Federal Food Program and providing technical assistance. She will also provide training to all providers covering a variety of topics. Before coming to the Partnership, Tonya worked with children for 15 years in the childcare setting.

For more information call 599-3773 Ext. 24
Email Tonya at tonyawilliams@esinc.net.

Nina Taylor - Parent Specialist

Nina joined the Partnership in January, 2007 as the Parent Specialist. Prior to coming to the Partnership, Nina worked with children for 30 years at Early Intervention, the last 15 of that with parents and children in their homes. She will be working with parents on topics concerning issues with child development and will focus on making parents aware of the available and appropriate licensed childcare in Person County.

For more information call 599-3773 Ext. 22
Email Nina at ntaylor@esinc.net.