Child Development & Day Care Centers
Mentor in-home childcare providers and centers across the United States.
Community Support Services of Missouri offers an array of supportive programs for children and adults with developmental disabilities and special health or medical needs. Programs include: Early Intervention Services (children 0-3 years old), Behavior Support and Skills Training, Case Management, Adaptive Recreational Activities, Accessible Transportation, Supported Living, and In-home Assistance for individuals of all ages. Our service area includes the following 10 counties: Barry, Barton, Cedar, Dade, Jasper, Lawrence, McDonald, Newton, St. Clair, and Vernon.
Our Mission: "To foster and promote maximum independence, quality of life, personal growth, health and safety for the individuals we serve."
Community Support Services of Missouri: "Making Opportunities Happen!"
- Mr. Derek Cole, Executive Vice President/CFO
- Mr. Ryan Melton, President and Chief Executive Officer
- Ms. Candice Nail, Vice President, Residential Services
- Ms. Elizabeth Nicholson, Vice President, Behavioral Services
- Mrs. Sarah Parker, Executive Vice-President/COO
- Ms. Alisha Richter, Human Resources Generalist
- Ms. Rebecca Rivette, Vice President, Case Management Services
- Ms. Kirstie Smith *, Vice President Administrative Services
- Ms. Tiffany Stout, Senior Director, Human Resources
- Ms. Jayde Thomas, Senior Director, Development
- Ms. Janet Thompson, Vice President, Community Services
Economic Security Corporation of Southwest Area (ESC) is a private non-profit Community Action Agency, created in October 1965 to serve the needs of low-income individuals and families. The Vision: A thriving community of neighbors that is free from poverty. The mission is to provide comprehensive services that instill hope and share opportunities to eliminate the conditions of poverty and help neighbors achieve self-sufficiency. Community work and direct services include Utility Assistance, Homeless Programs, Homeless Employment Opportunities, Disaster funding, Head Start, Early Head Start, Employment & Training, Weatherization, and Home Repair.
- Ms. Staci Bingham, Housing Director
- Mr. Jeff Goldammer, Head Start Director/Deputy Director
- Ms. Isa Greenwood, Resource Development Director
- Ms. Leisa Harnar, Head Start EHS Operations Director
- Mr. John Joines, CCAP *, CEO
- Mr. Travis Mitchell, IT Director
- Mr. Jerry Nichelson, Human Resource Director
- Ms. Cavanaugh Studyvin
- Ms. Tammy Walker, CCAP, Community Development Director
- Mr. Tony Wright, CCAP, Fiscal Director
Serve Students Birth to 12 years of age. Preschool Program
Harmony Montessori Academy is dedicated to providing a child-centered education based on the Montessori philosophy. Our mission is to foster a love of learning in each child while promoting independence, respect, and a sense of community.
We are a member-supported, not-for-profit organization created by the community and committed to serving the community of Joplin, MO. We build strong kids, strong families and strong communities serving over 10,000 members and approximately 1,000 program participants per year.
A quality, accredited Christian education for your child, preschool through middle school. Enroll today!
Welcome to Lion Country! At Missouri Southern State University, you’ll discover an immersive college experience designed to prepare you to successfully meet the challenges of a global workforce, and an experienced faculty who will know you by name. With more than 140 academic programs, an outstanding NCAA Division II athletics program, our award-winning themed semesters, enriching cultural activities, and thriving residence life, Missouri Southern will challenge your horizons both in the classroom and beyond.
- Dr. Nii Abrahams, Finance/Economics/International Business
- Ms. Maghan Alberts, Veteran Services Coordinator
- Ms. Dawn Bankson, Assistant to the Dean School of Business
- Mr. Brad Belk, Community Historian
- Dr. Beverly Block, Professor of Marketing
- Ms. Melinda Brown, Director Gipson Center Healthcare Ldrshp
- Ms. Elisa Bryant, Development Officer-Major Gifts
- Ms. Karesa Burr, Director of Internal Athletic Operations
- Dr. Paula Carson, Professor, Plaster College of Business
- Ms. Wendy Chrisenbery
- Ms. Andrea Cullers, Associate Professor, Kinesiology Dept.
- Ms. Michelle Dawson, Assistant Dean, Management
- Ms. Liz Ebert, Foundation Business Manager
- Mr. Alex Gandy, Director of Career Services
- Mr. Kevin Greim, Associate Vice President for Development
- Ms. Lorinda Hackett, Interim Provost
- Ms. Christina Hamilton, Admin. Asst. to VP of Academic Affairs
- Ms. Shellie Hewitt, Dean of Admissions
- Dr. Brad Hodson, Ph.D., Executive Vice President
- Dr. Elke Howe, Dean of Business, Communication & Tech
- Dr. Suzanne Hull, Director of MOSO CAPS
- Ms. Elaina Johnson, Admin. Asst. to VP for Business Affairs
- Ms. Katie Kelly, Director, Missouri SBDC at MSSU
- Dr. Crystal Lemmons, Professor Biology/Department Head
- Mr. Rob Mallory, Director of Athletics
- Ms. Chloe McMain, Director, Creative Services & Branding
- Ms. Brett Meeker, Director of Concurrent Enrollment
- Mr. Brian Mehrens, Master Instructor - Communications
- Dr. Chris Moos, Professor Bus. Admin-Intl Bus-Management
- Mr. William Mountz, Director of Adult Degree Completion
- Ms. Lori Musser, Coordinator Disability Services
- Dr. Brian Nichols, Professor-Finance
- Gary Nodler, Former State Senator
- Ms. Lisa Olliges, Marketing & Media Relations Coordinator
- Mr. Chris Owens, Campus Card Service Center Manager
- Mr. Brian Palmer, Administrative Asst. Int. Studies
- Ms. Shakira Rhoads, IT Business System Analyst
- Ms. Abi Rogers, SBDC - Business Consultant
- Ms. Teresa Shufflin, Advancement Database Coordinator
- Dr. Dave Smith, Department Head, Accounting
- Mr. Chad Stebbins, Director of Institute of Int. Studies
- Dr. Dean Van Galen *, President
- Ms. Mary Van Galen
- Dr. Alex Vernon, Management/Business/Entrepreneurship
- Dr. Julie Wengert, Dean of Student Success and Support
- Mr. Reid Williams, Interim Director, Creative Services
