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Sue Vincent
Executive Director
Administrative Office
E-mail: SVincent@encompasseec.org
After earning a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood
Education, Sue began her career at Encompass in 1984. Sue has
held a variety of positions within the agency: Teacher,
Center Director, Administrator of a Centers for Excellence Grant,
and Chief Operating Officer. She was named Executive Director
of the Agency in 2008. In addition to leading the
agency, Sue is involved in many local and statewide efforts to
advocate for quality early education and care for children.
She believes that all children deserve quality early
education and care and is honored to be leading an agency which has
been committed to children and families since 1919. |
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Missy Schmeling
Director of Agency Operations
Administrative Office
E-mail: MSchmeling@encompasseec.org
Missy has been with Encompass since 1994. Prior to being
promoted to her current position, Director of Agency Operations, in
2008, she fulfilled the roles of teacher and Center Director
at one of Encompass' corporate sponsored centers - the Bellin
Health Center. She graduated from UW-Oshkosh with a
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and completed the Wisconsin
Professional Credential for Child Care Administrators from
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Suzy Pfeifer
Director of Fund Development and Marketing
Administrative Office
E-mail: SPfeifer@encompasseec.org
Through her involvement with the Service League of Green Bay,
Suzy began her tenure with Encompass by serving on the Board
of Directors in 1989. She served as Board president from 1992
- 1995. In 1998, she was hired by Encompass as the Director
of Fund Development and Marketing. Suzy is a graduate of
Indiana University. |
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Candee Hendricks
Chief Financial Officer
Administrative Office
E-mail: CHendricks@encompasseec.org
Candee joined Encompass' Administrative Office team in December of
2002. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from UW-Green
Bay. Candee's main responsibilities at
Encompass are the financial reporting and monitoring for the
organization, as well as supervising the Accounting
Department. |
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Diane Sweney
Human Resource Director
Administrative Office
E-mail: DSweney@encompasseec.org
Diane joined Encompass in November of 2006. She has a
Bachelor's Degree in Sociology from St. Norbert College and has
obtained her Professional in Human Resources (PHR)
designation. Her responsibilities include providing HR
support to Encompass' employees, benefits administration,
recruitment and legal compliance issues. |
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Denise Roman
Director of Events & Product Promotion
Administrative Office
E-mail: DRoman@encompasseec.org
As Director of Events and Product Promotion, Denise is responsible
for the coordination of Encompass' two main fundraising efforts -
The Big Event for Little Kids and Oktoberfest, as well as a variety
of other agency and Strengthening Families events held throughout
the year. Denise also promotes Encompass' products and
services throughout the community. Her experience with the Agency
also includes serving as the Community Outreach Specialist for the
Centers of Excellence grant. She holds an Associate's degree
in Marketing. |
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Janet Mincks
Training & Program Support Coordinator
Administrative Office
E-mail: JMincks@encompasseec.org
Janet graduated from UW-Stout with a Bachelor's
Degree in Early Childhood Education. In addition, she
has earned a certificate as a Director Mentor and the Wisconsin
Credential for Childcare Administrators from UW-Milwaukee.
She began her career at Encompass as a teacher and has since served
the agency as the Center Director of three Encompass Centers.
She was promoted to her current position, Training and Program
Support Coordinator, in April, 2010. In this role the focus
is on staff development which plays a significant role in
children's success. |
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Diane DuChateau
Center Director
Arlene B. Walter
Center
E-mail: DDuchateau@encompasseec.org
Diane has been with Encompass since 1985. Diane graduated
from St. Norbert College with a Bachelor's Degree in
Elementary Education and Early Childhood. Diane is
currently pursuing graduate classes in the Early Childhood and
School-Age field. She finds great joy in guiding the
development of young children and working with families. |
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Melissa Franken
Center Director of Operations
Bellin Health
Center
E-mail: MFranken@encompasseec.org
Melissa joined Encompass in November of 2005 after many years of
experience in child care in the Fox Valley. She graduated
from UW-Green Bay with a Bachelor's Degree in Human Development and
obtained the Wisconsin Professional Credential for Child Care
Administrators from NWTC. Her primary focus is to
ensure consistent quality care for the children within the
center and to provide support to families. |
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Kerri Bishop
Center Director of Programming
Bellin Health
Center
E-mail: KBishop@encompasseec.org
Kerri is a graduate of UW-Oshkosh with a Bachelor's degree in
Education with a DPI teaching license for Pre-Kindergarten through
Grade 5. In addition, she earned the Wisconsin Professional
Credential for Child Care Administrators. Kerri joined
Encompass' Bellin Health Center in 2004 as a teacher. In
March, 2010, she assumed the role of Center Director of Programming
at the Bellin center. As Programming Director she serves as
mentor and coach to teaching staff to ensure that consistent,
quality programming is evident throughout the center. |
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Polly Champeau
Center Director of Operations
Carol Bush
Center
E-mail: PChampeau@encompasseec.org
Polly has been with Encompass since 1981. Throughout the
years she has worked at many of our Encompass locations as a
teacher, Assistant Director and has been a Center Director of
Operations since 1984. She has an Associate Degree in
Early Childhood Education from Lake Superior State University. |
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Rebekah Veach
Center Director of Programming
Carol Bush
Center
E-mail: RVeach@encompasseec.org
Rebekah joined Encompass in 2008 as Center Director of
Programming. She is pursuing her Bachelor's Degree in
Children in Group Settings. Prior to joining the
Agency, Rebekah spent several years teaching for a
non-profit early learning center in a variety of different age
groups from young infants to school-agers. |
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Jan Gilles
Center Director
Children's Day
Out
E-mail: gilles_encompass@hotmail.com
Jan has been with Encompass' Children's Day Out program since 1990,
assuming the role of Site Coordinator in 1996. She holds
a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education, a DPI teaching
license for Early through Middle Childhood, as well as the
Wisconsin Professional Credential for Child Care
Administrators. Jan's philosophy in working with young
children is to allow them a hands-on approach to their
development. She believes that all children are unique and
their individual differences need to be embraced and celebrated on
a daily basis. |
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Sue Loberger
Center Director of Operations
De Pere Center
E-mail: SLoberger@encompasseec.org
Sue started at Encompass as a teacher in 1992. She has a
Bachelor's Degree in Human Development and Psychology from UW-Green
Bay. In 2009 she completed her Wisconsin Professional
Credential for Child Care Administrators through
UW-Milwaukee. She has worked at three different sites as
both a teacher and a Center Director. In 2005,
she transferred to the De Pere Center as the Director of
Operations.
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Kathy Van Boxtel
Center Director of Programming
De Pere Center
E-mail: KVanboxtel@encompasseec.org
Kathy joined Encompass in June of 2007. She has a
Bachelor's Degree in Human Development and Early Childhood
Education from UW-Green Bay. Her background includes teaching
and directing in early childhood programs, and seven years at the
local child care resource and referral agency. |
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Julie Alsteen
Center Director of Operations
The Cornerstone
Center
E-mail: JAlsteen@encompasseec.org
In 2008, Julie joined Encompass after being 'wowed' by their
mission statement, values, and operating principles. She
graduated from UW-Stevens Point with a Bachelor's Degree in Early
Childhood Education and holds a Pre-K through Grade 3 DPI teaching
license. As a Director, Julie is passionate about
providing quality education for the children as well as a sense of
family and a network of support for the parents. As a
teacher, Julie loves to mentor and support the teaching staff while
watching them grow. She is thrilled to be part of an
organization that embraces excellence! |
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Maggie Bikowski
Center Director of Programming
The Cornerstone
Center
E-mail: MBikowski@encompasseec.org
Maggie joined Encompass in 2008. She graduated from
UW-Madison with a Bachelor's Degree in Human Development and
Family Studies with an emphasis in Child Development and is
presently working toward earning her DPI license in Birth to Three
from Silver Lake College in Manitowoc. Maggie moved to Green
Bay in 2008 and joined Encompass as a preschool teacher. In
April of 2010, Maggie assumed the role of Director of Programming
at The Cornerstone Center. In this role, Maggie will be
applying her education and experience to ensure families and
children receive a quality early childhood education experience and
the high quality care Encompass provides. |
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Amber Curran
Center Director of Programming
The Rosebush
E-mail: ACurran@encompasseec.org
Amber graduated from UW-Whitewater with a Bachelor's Degree in
Education with emphasis in Learning Disabilities, K-9. She
first became involved with early childhood education in 1996 and
worked in the early childhood field for several years before
joining Encompass in January of 2005 as a Center Director of
Programming. She is currently taking Spanish classes to help
her better meet the needs of families. |
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Mike Bentz
Facilities Manager
Facilities Maintenance Department
E-mail: MBentz@encompasseec.org
Mike has been with Encompass since 1980 and is very proud of
the high standards Encompass has to keep its facilities in the best
condition possible. All of the Encompass buildings that
provide care for children are security locked and coded to maintain
a more secure atmosphere. In the Facilities Maintenance
Department, Mike and his staff work diligently to ensure
that Encompass' buildings meet all codes mandated by the state
of Wisconsin. |
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Debbie Foss
Family Support Specialist/Program Coordinator
Ruth Helf Family
Center
E-mail: Fossd@tds.net
Debbie is a graduate of UW-Green Bay with a Bachelor's Degree in
Human Development. She began her career with Encompass in
1996 as a teacher at the Arlene B. Walter Center. In 1997,
she transferred to the Ruth Helf Family Center where she works in
conjunction with Brown County Human Services to provide quality
parenting classes to those referred by the courts. Debbie and
her staff also supervise court ordered family visitations at the
Ruth Helf Family Center. As an avid advocate for children and
parents, Debbie's foremost concern is for the future and welfare of
all families. She values working with families and providing
continued support. |
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Dawn Rose
Director of Food Services
Central Kitchen
E-mail: DRose@encompasseec.org
Dawn graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Stout with a
Bachelor's Degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management. She
also obtained a Dietary Manager Degree from NWTC and a State of
Wisconsin Certified Food Sanitation License. She began
working at Encompass in June of 2000 as Dietary Director. Her
responsibilities include meal preparation, food ordering, menu
planning, USDA site visits, and related administrative
work. Dawn's chief goal is to ensure proper diet and
nutrition for the children of Encompass. |
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Katharine Kulkoski
Foster Grandparent/Volunteer Coordinator
Administrative Office
Email: KKulkoski@encompasseec.org
Katharine joined Encompass in November of 2007 as the Foster
Grandparent and Volunteer Coordinator. She has a Bachelor's
Degree in Music Therapy from Loyola University - New
Orleans. Her background includes music therapy in school and
nursing home settings and program coordination including the Title
V Senior Employment Program. The Foster Grandparent Program
keeps senior citizens involved and young at heart, while allowing
for an inter-generational learning experience in the
centers. |
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