The Center of Excellence in Early Childhood Learning and Development at East Tennessee State University is a state, national, and international program influencing policy and services that directly impact the lives of young children and their families. The Center, established in 1985, was recognized in 1988 by the Tennessee Board of Regents and Tennessee Higher Education Commission as an “Accomplished Center.” The mission is to provide and support exemplary training, research, and service for young children, birth through 10 years of age, their families, and the people who work with them.

Center of Excellence Faculty and Staff:

• Dr. Rebecca Isbell, Director and Professor
• Dr. James Fox, Associate Director, Professor, and “Make A Difference” Project Director
• Dr. Clarissa Willis, Associate Director, Assistant Professor, TEIS Project Director, and Early Childhood Conference Director
• Lori Doyle, Executive Aide
• Michael Talley, Videographer
• Sheila P. Smith, Technical Clerk
• Leia Blevins, “Make A Difference” Program Coordinator
• Marilyn Buchanan, TECTA Program Coordinator
• Melinda Davis, TECTA Orientation Specialist
• Bonnie Jones, TECTA Orientation Specialist
• Diana Toler, TECTA Secretary
• Beverly Dugger Wiginton, Child Study Center Director
• Connie Rogers, Child Study Center Assistant Director
• Pat Minor, Child Study Center Executive Aide
• Karen Kidner, Little Bucs Student Childcare Center Director
• Vicki Ledford, Little Bucs Student Childcare Center Secretary
• Judy Johnson, TEIS First District Program Coordinator
• Patricia Elledge, TEIS First District Secretary
• Alicia Taylor, TEIS First District Accountant
• Carolyn Bailey, TEIS First District Service Coordinator
• Peggy Cook, TEIS First District Service Coordinator
• Barbara Fetzer, TEIS First District Service Coordinator
• Cindy Hales, TEIS First District Early Interventionist
• Kathleen Jeffries, TEIS First District Service Coordinator
• Misty Lawson, TEIS First District Early Interventionist
• Vaselia Mershon, TEIS First District Accountant
• Paula Roberts, TEIS First District Service Coordinator
• Mary Ann Stanford, TEIS First District Service Coordinator
• Alexis Burkett, TEIS Technical Assistance Program Coordinator
• Sandra Countermine, TEIS Technical Assistance Program Coordinator
• Helen Lane, TEIS Technical Assistance Program Coordinator

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