Governance
CDC is governed by a Board of Directors committed to early educational development for all enrolled students. Current Board members are as follows:
- Dr. Ashley Wells (Chairperson)
- Shannon Barham (Secretary)
- Janet Nelson (Past Chair)
- Nick Rhodes (Member at Large)
- Heidi Higgins
- Mea Hoffman
- Kyle Nutt
- John Walker
- Dr. Aitza Galarza-Hernandez
- Kim Ceazar
Meet the Staff
Staff Members
Executive Director
Heather Ratliff
Educational Director
Liz Giannattasio
Finance Manager
George Domby
Child and Family Specialist
Jean-Marie Whittington
Speech Therapist
Mary Jefferies
Administrative Assistant
Rachel Resto
Lead Teachers
Luci Barnes
Cyndi Byrd
Nicole Drayton
Krysta Gaver
Pam Nesbitt
Gaberilla Singleton
Bee Smith
Tabatha Willman
Teacher Assistants
Denise Bennett
Candy Brunson
Amber Carroll
Marilynn Ellerby
Sesieona Marks
Sharonda Marshall
Summer Swann
Natasha Toomer
Parent Resources
County School System Resources
- New Hanover County Exceptional Children - 251-6185 ext. 2400
- New Hanover County NC PreK - 254-4340
- New Hanover County Transportation - 254-4085
- Brunswick County Exceptional Children - 253-2900 ext. 2317
Trillium Health Resources
- 24 hour access to mental health resources and crisis services - 1-877-685-2415
Department of Social Services
- 798-3400
- Daycare vouchers
- Medicaid
Children’s Developmental Services Agency
- 251-5817
- Evaluations and services for children (Birth-age 3)
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
- 343-7000