For Providers
Providers are at the heart of our work. Our team stands ready to support you as you implement a high-quality program to promote positive outcomes and school readiness for children and their families.
Organizational
Development
The Organizational Development team works in collaboration with all content areas to implement a system of continuous program improvement. This system includes a coordinated effort across individuals, departments and sites to mitigate risks, coordinate strategic planning and develop innovated practices.
Training Opportunities
Training opportunities are available throughout the year. Visit the training calendar to see what is coming next.
Request a Training
Don’t see a training that you need? Connect with your Quality Assurance Coordinatior here.
Your Support Team
at MARC
- Education
- Enrollment
- Health & Nutrition
- Mental Health & Disabilities
- Family & Community Engagement
- Fiscal Management
- Organizational Development
Education coordinator/coaches offer support and oversight for Education Services. They coach teachers and home visitors to provide engaging learning environments, play-based experiences, and effective interactions with young children. They also coordinate developmental screenings, observation-based assessment, analysis of child outcomes data, family style dining, continuity of care for infants and toddlers, and parents. Education Manager Education Coordinator/Coach Education Coordinator/Coach Education Coordinator/Coach Education Coordinator/Coach Education Coordinator/Coach
Carol Bolz
Lacy Butler
Nelly Beck
Michelle Draper
Jami Jordan
Kristin Burke
Our enrollment team is committed to serving children and families most in need and building relationships with partnering agencies. ERSEA Manager ERSEA Coordinator Lead Eligibility Specialist Eligibility Specialist Eligibility Specialist Eligibility Specialist Eligibility Specialist
Betty Choi
Kate Eickhoff
Liz Folk
Terrion Jones
Tori Gress
Daniela Rivera
Gabrielle Bridgeman
816-308-1917
Ga’Nea Jones
816-701-8238
Our health services staff collaborate with the health care community to provide a coordinated approach to health care access and services. Health and Nutrition Manager Community Health Worker Health and Nutrition Coordinator Community Health Worker Health Specialist
Sandra Reece
Alma Rivera
Brandy Holderby
Bridgette Smith
Brandi Halterman
MARC Head Start works with school districts and community agencies to support children and families who need assistance with mental health or early intervention services. Mental Health and Disability Manager Mental Health Coordinator
Tamara Graves
Clara Chollet
We engage families in partnerships that support the health growth and development of children, parents and the community. This begins with developing relationships and focusing on goals families create with program staff and engaged community partners. Family and Community Engagement Manager Family and Community Coordinator 
Lynette Fowler
Melissa Ameku
Our fiscal team ensures that federal and state funds are spent wisely. The team supports contract execution, accounts receivable and accounts payable. Grant Monitor Grant Manager Grant Accountant III Grant Accountant II
Joy Edwards
Liz Meng
Brad Gaeddert
Lupe Valdovino
The Organizational Development team collaborates the provider network in a coordinated effort to mitigate risks, coordinate strategic planning and develop innovative practices.
Pam Kabrick
Organizational Development Manager
Eric Howell
Data Specialist
Molly Chavez
Data and Evaluation Coordinator
Jennifer Leighton-Floyd
Quality Assurance Coordinator
Jennifer Floyd
Quality Assurance Coordinator
Resources
Find the newest program resources here.
Forms
MARC Head Start partners can develop a training plan that help ensure staff receive at least 15 clock hours of training each year.
Videos
Teaching early learning teachers about the CASE (communication, attendance, sweep, and eyes) guidelines.
Planning Documents
Our policies and procedures are developed in collaboration with MARC staff and parents. MARC Head Start programs are required to follow these policies and procedures to ensure consistency of certain program operations. When searching for information, please note that not all policies have a corresponding procedure, form or definition.
Reports & Information
MARC Head Start publishes two major documents to inform stakeholders and the federal government of goals accomplished and guide future program activities. The 2024-25 MARC Head Start Annual Report includes accomplishments, the previous year’s fiscal activity and the proposed budget for the upcoming year. The 2022-2023 Community Assessment includes data and statistics to guide future program and policy objectives.