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Executive Director
Lorie C. Barnes brings 25 years of early childhood education and management experience to NCaeyc's key leadership position. After graduating from East Carolina University with a BS in Child Development and Family Relations, she worked with young children with special needs and their families in Wilmington. Upon receiving her MAEd in Early Childhood Intervention and Family Support from UNC-Chapel Hill, Lorie became a faculty member in the Department of Early Childhood Education at Wake Technical Community College and most recently was Director of Education at Marbles Kid's Museum in Raleigh. Originally from northeastern North Carolina, Lorie lives in Wake County with her family.
Contact Lorie at lbarnes@ncaeyc.org |
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Coordinator of Programs and Services
Jenna-Marie Nelson (Jenna) brings over 10 years of experience in the Early Childhood field to the position of Coordinator of Programs and Services. After graduating from Michigan State University with a BS in Child Development and Teacher Education, she moved to Cary, NC to teach kindergarten and first grade for Wake County Public Schools. She also pursued a Master’s of Education from UNC-Chapel Hill which she was awarded in 2008 in the area of Early Childhood, Families and Literacy. She also spent 4 years as a Rated License Assessor and most recently worked as the More at Four Assistant Coordinator at Durham’s Partnership for Children. She also enjoys traveling, reading and baking cupcakes.
Contact Jenna at jnelson@ncaeyc.org |
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Conference Coordinator
Chris Butler has over 26 years experience in a public high school as Head Administrative Assistant for the Watertown, Connecticut Board of Education prior to her relocation to Raleigh in 2004. Her work experience primarily involved preparing and managing departmental budgets, overseeing federal, state and local grant spending, managing the Student Activity fund as well as supervising the daily operation of the school. Chris and her husband retired to Raleigh to spend time with their daughter and son-in-law, for longer summers & shorter winters, and lots of golf.
Contact Chris at cbutler@ncaeyc.org
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