Governance
CDC is governed by a Board of Directors committed to early educational development for all enrolled students. Current Board members are as follows:
- Megan Mullins (Chairperson)
- Jessica Spaeth (Vice Chair)
- Addy McCulloch (Secretary)
- Kyle Nutt (Treasurer)
- Sara Movahedazarhouligh (Member at Large)
- Sarah Becton
- Kim Ceasar
- Heidi Higgins
- Mea Hoffman
- Charle Howell
- Robin Lee
- Christopher Rizzuto
- John Walker
Meet the Staff
Staff Members
Executive Director
Heather Ratliff
Educational Director
Liz Giannattasio
Finance Manager
Katherine Coke
Administrative Assistant
Rachel Resto
Lead Teachers
Luci Barnes
Dollisha Bowden
Cyndi Byrd
Krysta Gaver
April Hughes
Pam Nesbitt
Londa Palmer
Renee Schrom
Sue Ann Thompson
Tabatha Willman
Teacher Assistants
Kristie Blackmon
Candy Brunson
Tera Carter
Aysha Gaines
Anna Hanson
Lisa Jordan
Sesieona Marks
Sharonda Marshall
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
