The staff of the Catawba Parenting Network are eager to assist you in any way possible.
Please feel free to contact us by phone, email or regular mail, using the information below:

Susan Hanley Director, Parenting Network (828) 465-9295 tel (828) 464-7727 fax shanley@catawbacountync.gov Click Here to read Susan's bio

Allison Simpson Assistant Director (828) 465-8151  asimpson@catawbacountync.gov

PROGRAM COORDINATORS

SUPPORT GROUP LEADERS

ParentWise Group – Nancy Riddick-McClelland – Support Group Leader ADD/ADHD Group - Allison Simpson- Support Group Leader Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Group - Nancy Riddick-McClelland - Support Group Leader Dad's League Support - Brad Wolf - Support Group Leader - (volunteers his time to facilitate this monthly Dad's group.)

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Elaine Hall Parent Resource Coordinator Active Parenting Now Coordinator, 1,2,3,4 Parents Coordinator (828) 465-8151 ElaineHall@catawbacountync.gov Career Highlights: • Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education from ASU • Master of Arts in Educational Administration from ASU • 14 years as Kindergarten and 1st grade teacher in Hickory City and Newton Conover City     Schools • 16 years as Asst. Principal and Principal in Newton-Conover City Schools • Wachovia Principal of the Year (twice) • First Union Outstanding Educator CCPN Involvement: • Joined Parenting Network as Parent Resource Coordinator in August 2006 • Certified in Active Parenting Now and 1,2,3,4 Parenting Personal Highlights: • Married 35 years • Mother of two wonderful adult children • Proud "Mimi" to one precious grandson, • Love for children and a desire to help parents through the most difficult, yet rewarding aspect   of their lives led me to join the staff of the Parenting Network after retiring from education. ..

Lisa Doucette Public Relations Coordinator lsdoucette1@hotmail.com Career Highlights: • BA in Communications, Lenoir-Rhyne College • Former Recycling Coordinator, City of Hickory • Developed city-wide education for schools and promoted various collection programs • Freelance Writer CCPN Involvement: • Became involved with Parenting Network in 2005. Personal Highlights: • Mother of two wonderful boys – Adam and Jordan • Thrilled to be promoting parenting programs which will make a real difference in the lives   of children!

Ellen Menzies Nurturing® Parenting Program Coordinator ellenmenzies@catawbacountync.gov Career Highlights: • Social Worker, Department of Social Services • Master’s degree in Human Development & Learning   CCPN Involvement: • Involved in formation of CCPN • Consultant/Trainer – Nurturing Parenting Program • Consultant/Trainer – Nurturing Fathers Program

Nancy Riddick-McClelland Active Parenting Coordinator (Hickory Housing Authority), Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group Coordinator, ParentWise Coordinator n.riddickmcclelland@yahoo.com CCPN Involvement: • Involved with CCPN since April 2003 • Attended several network meetings before facilitating a CCPN program • Early Childhood Credentials • Effective Teaching Training • Active Parenting, Nurturing, and Strengthening Training • Parents Anonymous Training • ParentWise Coordinator Personal Highlights: • Saw potential to make a difference in lives of parents searching for answers by sharing her   story and letting them know they are not alone

Allison Simpson Assistant Director of CCPN, ADHD Support Group Coordinator asimpson@catawbacountync.gov (828) 464-7384 – work asimpson@catawbavalleymc.org Career Highlights: • Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology – Davidson College • Served as Resident Director at Lenoir-Rhyne College • Former Community Relations Director for Frye Regional Medical Center CCPN Involvement: • Involved with CCPN since September 2000 • Attended Continuing Education workshops in areas of anger management, Attention Deficit   Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and childhood bipolar disorder • Currently Applying to North Carolina Parent Education Network (NCPEN) to become a North   Carolina Credentialed Parent Educator Personal Highlights: • Her own challenges as a parent inspired her to return to the work force in 2000 to be a   resource to other parents through CCPN

Lynn C. Martin Parent to Parent Program Coordinator and facilitator lynncmartin@charter.net CCPN Involvement: • 2005 Certified for Active Parenting and Active Parenting Now • 2005-2008 Parent to Parent Program Coordinator and Facilitator Career Highlights: • 3 years as Special Consultant and Program Facilitator to the Coordinator of Addictions    program for the city of New York. • 25 years facilitating support groups for women, couples, professional organizations, etc. • 4 years Facilitator & Trainer for AVP (Alternatives to Violence Project) in Portland, Maine. • 3 years Prevention Educator and Asst. Director of the Julie Foundation,   Cape Porpoise, ME • 5 years as Coordinator of PERC (Parent Effectiveness in Resolving Conflict...with   your teen) parenting program and Co-facilitator and Facilitator Trainer for the program in 4   counties in Maine. Personal Highlights: • Mother of 3 adult children and “Nana” to three grandchildren. • Experience in a step-family, as a single mother of 3 adolescents and special    needs child.

Lynn Mullinax Parent Intake Coordinator (828) 465-8151 mullrl@aol.com Career Highlights: • Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish - Duke University • Masters degree in Counseling – Appalachian State University • Sixteen years as Spanish and English teacher, grades 6-12 • Seventeen years as School Counselor • Teacher of the Year for Newton-Conover High School • Adjunct professor at Lenoir-Rhyne College, graduate program in Counseling • Therapist in private practice for 5 years CCPN Involvement: • Joined the Parenting Network as the Parents Anonymous Coordinator in 2003 • Former President and Vice-President of CCPN Advisory Board Personal Highlights: • Married for 34 years • Proud mother of two grown children • Recently became a grandmother! • Love working with kids, particularly adolescents, and helping parents carry out the hardest   job in the whole wide world!

Christy Sigmon Parent Talk Membership Club Coordinator CCPN Involvement: • Involved with CCPN since 1999; Co-facilitator for the Nurturing Program Career Highlights: • At Risk Case Manager SW III - Department of Social Services • Bachelor of Social Work - Appalachian State University • Associate Arts Degree - Mitchell Community College Personal Highlights: • Parent of three boys • Enjoy assisting and making a difference in the lives of children and families

Gretchen Beard Financial/Grants Manager (828) 465-8151 CCPN Involvement: • Involved with CCPN through Catawba County Schools since 2006 Career Highlights: • Attended CVCC and has almost 20 years of experience in finance • Worked for Catawba County Schools Student Services Department as Financial/Grants    Manager for 4 ½ years

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