Edgemoor Community Center
A not-for-profit community center in Wilmington, DE
Proudly serving the community since 1978

Meet the Staff

  • Childcare Staff

  • Administrative Staff

  • Board of Directors

Childcare Staff

Pooh Bears:

Martha Berryman-
Early Childhood Teacher
Hi, my name is Ms. Martha; I'm one of the teachers for the Pooh Bears (6 weeks-12 months) program. I've been working with First Encounters at Edgemoor Community Center since 2006. I enjoy spending time with my son and grandson.
Doris Catalano-
Early Childhood Intern
Hello my name is Doris Catalano!
Peggy Carey-
Early Childhood Assistant Teacher
Hi my name is Peggy Carey! I work in the Infant Department (Pooh Bears) as the Early Childhood Assistant Teacher. I've been employed at First Encounters since 2001. I love spending time with my family and friends.

Weebles:

Josette Loatman-
Early Childhood Teacher
My name is Josette Loatman, I am the Early Childhood Teacher ofthe Weebles class. (l2months-24months) I have been employed at First Encounters since 1999. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends and taking walks in the park to reflect on my life.

Teddy Bears:

Harlena Melton-
Early Childhood Teacher
My name is Harlena Melton I am the Toddler (Teddy Bears) Teacher. I have been employed at First Encounters since 2005. I like to go swimming in the summer and I love chicken and pizza.
Catherine Elliott-
Early Childhood Assistant Teacher
Hi name is Catherine Elliott! I am the Early Childhood Assistant Teacher in the Teddy Bears room (24 months - 36 months) of First Encounters. I like working with kids and helping them with colors, as well as number and circle time.
Carolyn McNulty-
Early Childhood Teacher
My name is Carolyn E. McNulty, I have worked at First Encounters Child Care since 2009. I am an Early Childhood Teacher Floater; I have the pleasure ofworking with all the children in the program. I also help promote the agency by advertising about our programs in the local community as well as help assist with soliciting donations from local stores that will enhance our program. I enjoy spending time with (and bowling with) my son.


Love Bugs

Linda Church- Early Childhood Teacher
Laura Gable- Early Childhood Assistant Teacher

Lollipops:

Vanessa Ownes- Early Childhood Teacher
Shakia Smith- Early Childhood Assistant Teacher
Kendra Bond- Early Childhood Assistant Teacher

Forest Friends:

Yvette Black- Early Childhood Teacher
Aunya Grimsley- Early Childhood Assistant Teacher
Robert Benson- Early Childhood Assistant Teacher

Floater Staff/Part Time:

Erica Graves- Early Childhood Assistant Teacher
Ariel Jackson- Early Childhood Assistant Teacher
Stephanie Cabrera - Early Childhood Assistant Teacher

Cook:

Iris Walker

Foster Grandparents:

Ethel Borew
Joyce Anderson
Verna Carson

Administrative Staff

Executive Director:
Scott Borino

Manager, Finance & Administration:
Carol Koyste

Director, Recreation & Youth Programs:
Ann Underwood

Director, Child Care:
Barbara Pierce

Assistant Director, Child Care:
Mena Pickett

Supervisor, Maintenance:
Charlie Walker

Personnel Coordinator/Facility Rentals:
Olivia Gray

Administrative Assistant:
Angel Jernoske

Evening Receptionists:
Dorothy Merz
Robin Banks

Board of Directors

Ed Lucus - President
Christina Bloemendaal - Vice President
Nancy Cobb - Treasurer
Clay Athey
Denise Chapman
Dave Dennett
Donna May
Ted Reiver
Wayne Pollari
Vicky Primer
Mike Welch
Sissy Williams