Our Staff
The Center is a department under the Division of Academic Engagement and Student Affairs. The ERCCD Board of Advisors serve as a consultative board, making recommendations and providing information to the ERCCD administration. The Center Director provides on-site operation and management.
The ERCCD staff includes:
Director
Kaley Dawkins
kdawkins@uwf.edu
B.A. Interdisciplinary Social Sciences in Teaching and Learning
Assistant Director
Larshielle Banks
lbanks@uwf.edu
B.A. Psychology, Minor Child Welfare
Lead Teachers
Professional and dedicated individuals with various educational degrees and early childhood specialty certificates.
Older Toddlers: Claudia Rich
Young Twos: Destiny Hird
Older Twos: Claudia Moncada
PS I: Leah Finneseth-Meyers
PS II/VPK: Heather Davis
PS III: Wendy Mott
Assistant Teachers
Support and assist Lead Teachers with classroom management, lesson planning, assessments, and supervising the children assigned to their classroom.
All ERCCD staff are required annual in-service training and have an approved DCF Level 2 background screening prior to employment.