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
Carol Bolz
Lacy Butler
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. Eligibility Specialist Lead Eligibility Specialist Eligibility Specialist Eligibility Specialist Eligibility Specialist
Liz Folk
Kate Eickhoff
Terrion Jones
Tori Gress
Daniela Rivera
Gabrielle Bridgeman
816-308-1917
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 Head Start Specialist Health and Nutrition Coordinator Head Start Specialist Health and Nutrition Coordinator
Sandra Reece
Alma Rivera
Brandy Holderby
Bridgette Smith
Kathy Waage
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.
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 Engagement/ERSEA Coordinator
Lynette Fowler
Millie Robinson
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
Ginny Williams
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
Anneasyka Roston
Data Specialist
Molly Chavez
Data and Evaluation 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 annual report includes accomplishments, the previous year’s fiscal activity and the proposed budget for the upcoming year. The 2017-2018 Community Assessment includes data and statistics to guide future program and policy objectives. Also available is the 2020-2021 HS Community Assessment Update.