Administration
Shari Marci – Executive Director
Hi, my name is Shari Marci and I am the Executive Director for Warren County Head Start, Inc. I have been working here for 19 years and I have been working in Head Start programs for 26 years. Needless to say, I think I have had every job Head Start has to offer. LOL just kidding! I love the Head Start program and everything we are about. In my spare time I enjoy playing pool, singing karaoke, and most of all camping and relaxing on the beach by the lake during the summer.
(518) 798-7555 x 228
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Annine Ogden – Finance Coordinator
My name is Annine and I am the Finance Coordinator for Warren County Head Start. I have worked for Head Start for ten years. I have an associate degree in accounting and a bachelor’s in business. I currently have three dogs which can be a lot of work somedays, but I love them. They are 1, 2 1/2 and 12.
(518) 798-7555 x 225
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Courtney Agans – Education Coordinator
Hi! My name is Courtney Agans, and I am the Education Coordinator for Warren County Head Start. I have been working with young children for 13 years and have my master’s degree in early childhood education. I have always dreamed of working at a program that is so impactful and makes such a difference in families and children’s lives and that is exactly what Head Start does and I truly love being a part of it. In my spare time I love spending time with my family, reading and going to the ocean!
(518) 798-7555 x 219
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Shannon Bohmaker – Education/Disabilities Coordinator
Hi, I am Shannon Bohmaker and I am the Education/Disabilities Coordinator here at Warren County Head Start. I have worked at Warren County Head Start since 2016 and previously was a Family Worker at the Glens Falls Center. I have been working in the field of education since 2009. I have a bachelor’s in education and special education and a master’s in education. I love to read, listen to music, and spend time with my family.
(518) 798-7555 x 218
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Corina McDougall – Family Services Coordinator
Hello, my name is Corina McDougall and I am the Family Services Coordinator at Warren County Head Start. I have been with the program for 22 years. I have my Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from SUNY Oneonta. In my spare time I love to read, play board games with my family, and watch MMA.
(518) 798-7555 x 221
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Naomi Mitchell – Health/Nutrition Advocate
Hello, my name is Naomi Mitchell. I am the Health/Nutrition Advocate at Warren County Head Start. I have been at Warren County Head Start for 4 1/2 years however I have almost 20 years experience with Head Start from other counties. I am currently enrolled in the nursing program at SUNY Adirondack. Summer is my favorite season because whenever possible I enjoy kayaking, camping, and spending any free time outdoors, preferably by the water. My family and friends are my lifeline! ,
(518) 798-7555 x 217
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Denise Colbath – Account Clerk
Hi, my name is Denise Colbath and I have been the Account Clerk at Warren County Head Start for over 11 years. When I first started working at Head Start, I knew this was where I wanted to stay. I love the Head Start program and everything we do here! I have worked in the accounting field for over 20 years. In my spare time I love to read and spend time with my family or hanging by the pool with my dogs!
(518) 798-7555 x 224
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Annmarie Randolph- Administrative Assistant
Hi, my name is Annmarie Randolph, you can also call me Ann. I am the new Administrative Assistant for WCHS; the Glens Falls center. I started in April of 2026, and I can already say I really like it here. The Head Start program is so much more than I had realized prior to working here. The staff are great people to work for and with. I enjoy seeing the little ones each day and their happy smiles and giggles. I have two of my own, but they are not so little anymore. I have a 36-year-old daughter and a 34-year-old son. I also have a 9-year-old grandson whom I adore and love spending time with more than pretty much anything else. I do love the Summer season most, sitting by a fire, reading and I am always taking photos.
(518) 798-7555 x 216
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Glens Falls Center
Tiffany Buker – Center Director
Hi, my name is Tiffany Buker, the Glens Falls center director and I have been working with children for 15 years. I have my bachelor’s degree in elementary and special education from the College of Saint Rose. In my free time I like to read; my favortie children’s book is Rainbow Fish and hang out with my kids. (518) 793-3624 x 202
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Kristin McDermott– Teacher / Red Room
I attended SUNY Potsdam and graduated in 2022 with my Bachelor’s in Early Childhood/Childhood Education. I graduated in 2024 with my Master’s degree in Educational Technology. I have been with Head Start since October 2023. I am a swim coach at the Glens Falls YMCA, enjoy spending time with my family, friends, and two dogs, Misha and Scout.
(518) 793-3624 x 207
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Cristal Burke – Assistant Teacher / Red Room
I love working with children. I live in Glens Falls. This is my 5th year working at Head Start. My favorite animals are farm animals: cows, pigs, goats, etc. I’m a mom of two girls, two dogs, a hermit crab and a cat. I love to be outdoors especially during the warmer months. Country music is my go to. Just love being a happy-go-lucky person. Constantly making people laugh and smile is my thing. Being with my kids makes my day!
Kendra Mistretta – Classroom Aide / Red Room
My name is Kendra Mistretta. I attended Early Childhood for two years of high school and got my certification through BOCES. Some things I enjoy are spending time with my family, especially my little brother, being around kids, and working at my family’s campground in the summer.
Mindy Combs – Teacher / Yellow Room
Hi, my name is Ms. Mindy and I am a preschool teacher with Warren County Head Start. I have been working for Warren County Head Start for nearly 9 years and love helping young children learn, grow and build confidence. In November of 2023, I was honored to be recognized as Teacher of the Week. Outside of the classroom, I am a proud parent and grandparent who enjoys spending time with family. I am passionate about creating a sate, nurturing and fun learning environment where every child can succeed.
(518) 793-3624 x 209
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Belinda Buckmaster-Crandall – Assistant Teacher / Yellow Room
Hello! My name is Miss Belinda. I have been working at Warren County Head Start for almost 9 years. I was a floater aide for a year and then obtained a full-time classroom aide position now an Assistant teacher. I obtained my associate’s degree from SUNY Adirondack (ACC) in May of 2017. I have 3 grown children and in my free time I like to spend time with my granddaughters and be with my beloved beagle.
Tara Jurszk – Classroom Aide / Yellow Room
My name is Tara and I was hired here at Head Start to be an Assistant Teacher. I will be obtaining my CDA. My middle son went to Head Start as a child and I used to volunteer in the classroom often. It is a wonderful program and I’m very excited to be joining the team! n my spare time I enjoy singing with my band, camping with my family in the summer-traveling, hiking, watching movies, cooking and playing with our animals. I love spending time with my family and friends
Jessica Guzman – Teacher / Green Room
Hola! My name is Miss. Jess and I’m the Green Room teacher. This will be my fifth year teaching. Some of the things I love doing with my studens is fun crafty activities. Also, I love spending time with my daughter/family, go to fairs, and go to Chick-Fil-A.
(518) 793-3624 x 210
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Dante Conklin – Assistant Teacher / Green Room
Hi, my name is Dante Conklin. I am the assistant teacher in the green room. This is my third year working at Head Start and I am proceeding to finish my CDA by the end of this school year. I love being around family and friends. I hope we all have an amazing year!
Sydney Cooper – Classroom Aide / Green Room Hello! My name is Sydney Cooper and I am the teacher’s aide for the green room. This will be my second year working at Head Start. Currently, I have my associate’s degree with a concentration in Psychology. I am planning on returning to school to obtain my bachelor’s degree. Outside of class I love to read and write. I also enjoy fishing, hiking and being outdoors!
Mili Cloud-Hormazabel – Teacher / Gold Room
I am Mrs. Mili. I have 21 years of teaching experience specializing in Early Childhood Education. I have taught in 2 countries and 2 languages, sometimes at the same time. Being a mother of 2 myself, I understand the need for emphasis on the early stages in a young person’s learning and development.
(518) 793-3624 x 213
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– Assistant Teacher / Gold Room
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Sherry Brown – Classroom Aide / Gold Room
My name is Sherry Brown. I am the mother of 5 children and the Nana to 4 grandchildren. I recently moved back to Glens Falls after living in Los Angeles, CA for 5 years. Getting the opportunity to work at Head Start as a Classroom Aide is perfect for me. In my free time I like to bake and sew, mostly costumes, but trying my first quilt soon.
Skylar Dingman – Teacher / Orange Room
Hello! My name is Skylar Dingman. I attended SUNY Cobleskill for 4 years and earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education: Birth to Age 5. I’ve been working with Head Start since November 2023 in the preschool room at the SUNY Adirondack Center. In my free time I love walking my dogs and going camping.
(518) 793-3624 x 208
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Jennifer Haywood – Assistant Teacher / Orange Room
Hi, my name is Jen. I have been with Warren County Head Start for 7 years. I was a Head Start parent and my son was in the Green Room. I love to go for walks and take photos with my son and my husband. I also love to have a lot of fun and be silly.
Jessical Flewelling – Classroom Aide / Orange Room Hi, My name is Jessica. I previously worked at Warren County Head Start from 2014 to 2018, started as a parent in 2013. I have a lot of fun teaching little ones and missed working here, so I’m back ! I also did childcare in my home for many years when my son Joseph and daughter Autumn were younger. I love spending time with my family going on hikes, watching football or movies together, bringing our dog Rosie for a walk and to sing and dance.
Stacy Conklin – Teacher Mentor / Blue Room
I’ve been at Head Start for 20 years. I started as an aide, to an assistant, then a teacher. I have 2 sons, 3 grandchildren and a cat too. I love to spend time with my family and visit the ocean.
(518) 793-3624 x 215
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– Assistant Teacher / Blue Room
Makayla Minnear – Classroom Aide / Blue Room
My name is Makayla Minnear. I have been a classroom aide for 3 years and I love what I do. Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my family.
– Family Services Worker (Gold & Green Classrooms)
(518) 793-3624 x 230
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Amanda Steinman – Family Services Worker (Yellow & Orange Classrooms)
My name is Amanda. I am a family worker at the Glens Falls Center. I have been working at Head Start for a little over 7 years. In my time away from work I love to spend time with my family, hiking, and being near the water. I have a 19-year- old son, Wyatt, and a dog named whom I adore very much.
(518) 793-3624 x 203
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Casandra Allison – Family Services Worker (Red Classrooms)
Hi, I’m Cas! This is my 4th year as a family worker for Head Start. I was a parent of the program of ten years and was on policy council for 5 years and vice president for two years. Head Start was an amazing program for my family to be apart of and I can’t wait to work with and share that experience with all of you. I am a proud Mom to four amazing young men who are 21, 19, 17, and 15. I also have three adorable bonus boys who are 5, 4 and 3. I have one dog named Blaze and two cats named Binx and Sakura.
(518) 793-3624 x 222
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Nellie Grant – Cook
Ms. Nellie is the classroom aide at the Warrensburg center. She enjoys being outdoors biking and hiking. Art is her passion as well as Civil War history.
(518) 793-3624 x 211
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Brenda Parkhurst – Kitchen Aide
I’m Brenda Parkhurst and I’m a kitchen aide at Warren County Head Start at Glens Falls Center. I have been here for 8 years. I like reading, going to the library, shopping, and hanging out with my son Michael.
(518) 793-3624 x 211
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– Head Start Floater 1
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Bob Borden- Head Start Floater 2
I’m a retired paper mill worker after 40 years. I have a wonderful wife of 22 years. After being able to send our granddaughter to Head Start for 2 years, I thought it would be a great place to help out. Most of you all know me as Poppy, but I will answer to just about anything. I have 4 boys and 4 wonderful grand kids.
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Home Based Visitors
John Parsons – Home Based Visitor/Center Director
My name is John Parsons and I attended college at Cortland and grad school at Binghamton, focusing on psychology and neuroscience, respectively. Most of my professional career has been in education, wherein I have taught students at every level; preschool through college. I have spent my last 5 years plus working as a Home Visitor for Head Start and my interests outside of work include disc golf, hiking and algebra.
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Kelly Jarvis
Hi, my name is Kelly Jarvis. I am now a Home Based Visitor. Previously I was in the orange room as an Assistant Teacher. I attended college at SUNY Cobleskill and obtained an Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education. Prior to starting at Head Start I worked in customer service/retail. In my off time, I enjoy spending time with family and love to travel. I have a 15 year old daughter who keeps me very busy.
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Audrey D’Connor
I am Audrey Dalton. I graduated from Utica University with my Bachelor of Science in Psychology in 2016, and have been with head start ever since. I have worked for Saratoga and Warren County Head Start and between the two counties I have been a Home Visitor, Lead Teacher, Center Director, and Health Advocate. I enjoy spending time cuddling with my rabbits, taking bike rides, and mining for Herkimer diamonds.
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Lake Luzerne Center
Stacy Allen – Teacher / Center Director
Hello! I’m Miss Stacy, the director / teacher at the Luzerne Center. I enjoy being able to contribute to a team dedicated to providing the best first school experience for your child. I have over 30 years of experience in the field of Early Childhood Education. I earned my degree while operating my home childcare business. I have worked in both Head Start classrooms and childcare centers. My husband and I raised our three, now grown, children in Queensbury, now residing in Lake Luzerne. I enjoy gardening, attending concerts, hiking, and spending time ourdoors.
(518) 696-2378 x 1125
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Jodi Coppola – Assistant Teacher
Hi, My name is Miss Jodi! I have been working at Warren County Head Start for 21 years! I was first introduced to the program as a parent. I was soon hired to be the bus monitor for my child’s center which then led to a Classroom Aide position. I was able to complete the CDA (Child Development Associate Credential) and was promoted to Assistant Teacher. When I’m not working, I enjoy reading and spending time with my family!
Judy Mattison – Classroom Aide
Hi, My name is Miss. Judy! I have worked for Warren County Head Start for 15 years as a classroom aide at the Lake Luzerne center. Working here gives me the flexibility to raise and be the best Mom to my three wonderful boys. It has been a true pleasure over the years getting to know our families and these wonderful children; to this day, to continue to watch them grow. When I’m not working I enjoy movie nights, a meal out with friends & family, and spending time outdoors, camping or at the beach.
Jennifer Callahan – Family Worker
My name is Jen Callahan and I recently started working with Head Start as a Home Based Visitor. I graduated from SUNY New Paltz with my Master’s degree in Childhood Education, and am also certified in Special Education. I previously worked as a Special Education Teacher for both Preschool and 1st Grade and am excited to take on this new role. In my free time I enjoy going outside on walks during the Summer or snowshoeing during the Winter. I enjoy reading, cooking, spending time with my cats, and playing with my nephew. also like to travel, recently going as far as Iceland.
(518) 696-2378 x 1125
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SUNY Adirondack
Samantha Murray – EHS Teacher / Center Director
Hi everyone! My name is Sam Murray. I began my journey at Warren County Head Start as a classroom aide in 2013. At this time, I completed my Early Childhood certificate with Suny Adirondack. Since then, I have completed my associate’s degree in early childhood education and working towards my Children’s Program Administrator credential through Suny Empire. I’m a lead Infant / Toddler teacher and the Center Director for the Suny center along with a home-based visitor during the summer months. Outside of work, I enjoy shopping, movie nights and absolutely adore spending time with my best friends and family, especially with the little kiddos in my life including my puppy niece Aria.
(518) 793-0529 x 301
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Nicki Burdick – Family Services Worker
Hi, my name is Nicki Burdick. I have worked for Warren County Head Start for 10 years. I have my CDA and FDC credentials. I have worked in the classroom in the past and am currently a Family Worker. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family and crafting.
(518) 793-0529
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Amy Beard – EHS Teacher
Hello everyone, my name is Amy Beard. I have been with Warren County Head Start going on 11 years now. I have enjoyed working as a classroom aide and was promoted to an Infant/Toddler Teacher and Home Based Visitor at SUNY Adirondack Head Start. During my time with this agency, I have obtained my CDA and I have many hours of child development training. I have also attended college for two and half years. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family, singing, movies/theater and shopping.
(518) 793-0529 x 306
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Amanda Tentoco – EHS Teacher
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(518) 793-0529 x 305
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Sandy Sweenor – EHS Classroom Aide
Hi! My name is Sandy Sweenor. I have enjoyed working as a teacher at the WCHS SUNY ADK campus for over 20 years. I am presently a Class Aide in the Infant Room. I enjoy spending time with my children, grandchildren, going on family vacations and gardening in my free time. Caring for young children and working with their families has been a rewarding experience in my career here at WCHS.
(518) 793-0529
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Carla Plotczyk – EHS Teacher
I am an Early Head Start Teacher/Home Visitor and have been with Warren County Head Start since 2006. I have an Associate’s degree in early childhood education from HVCC. I am married and have three grown kids, one who is married, and a beautiful granddaughter. I like to take pictures and go for walks on several of the bike paths near here.
(518) 793-0529 x 305
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Laurel Camacho – EHS Teacher
My name is Laurel Camacho, and I am an EHS teacher at the SUNY Adirondack Center. I have my Bachelor’s Degree from SUNY Albany and I am also a NYS Licensed Massage Therapist.
(518) 793-0529
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Lacey Hayes – EHS Classroom Aide
My name is Lacey Hayes and I’m excited to be a part of the Head Start team as a classroom aide at the Suny Adirondack location. I have an 11-year-old daughter who keeps me busy and on my toes. We enjoy, as a family, anything outdoors, game nights, dance parties and campfires. I’m looking forward to getting to know the children and families of Head Start and being a part of their early learning journey!
(518) 793-0529
Lindsay Duval – EHS Teacher
Hi, my name is Lindsay Duval and I have a Bachelor’s degree in child and family studies and early childhood education from SUNY Oneonta. I have 9 year old twin boys and a little girl who just turned 2. They keep us busy with all their sports and activities but we are loving being along for the ride. As a family we enjoy playing sports, hiking, biking, rollerblading, ice skating, and so much more together. I have been with Head Start for 14 years and love working with the children and families in our program.
(518) 793-0529
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Gabrielle Flexon- EHS Teacher’s Assistant
My name is Gabby Flexon, I just started as a classroom aide at SUNY Adirondack Head Start location. Outside of work, you can usually find me spending time with my loved ones (my cats included) Playing softball, or video games, sketching, or enjoying the outdoors! (518) 793-0529
Sabina Dixon – HS Teacher
Hi, my name is Sabina. I graduated from SUNY Canton in 2025 with my Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Care and Management. This will be my fifth year working with children and it is something I truly love and enjoy!
(518) 793-0529
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Natalia Fuller – HS Assistant Teacher
(518) 793-0529
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Sarah Pratt – HS Classroom Aide
Tammie Sluus – Cook
Hi, my name is Tammie Sluus. I have been at Warren County Head Start since September 2023. I have been in child care for over 30 years, including my own family daycare.
(518) 793-0529 x 309
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Warrensburg Center
Karrie Vanderwarker – Family Services Worker/Center Director
I attended the SUNY Albany College of Social Welfare and have always worked in a field involving helping people. My hobbies are raising chickens, crocheting, gardening, camping, and walking/hiking. I am married to the love of my life and have two grown children and two grandchildren (Jason and Harper), who are now the center of my world.
(518) 623-9747 x 116
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Hannah Harrington – Warrensburg Teacher
Hello! My name is Hannah Harrington, and I am the newest member of the Warrensburg Head Start team. I went to Coastal Carolina University in S.C. after receiving my associate’s degree in early childhood education. I love to spend time with my foster children and my nieces.
(518) 623-2632
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Vicki Galarza – Assistant Teacher
Ms. Vicky is our assistant teacher at the Warrensburg center. She has been a dedicated member of our staff program for a long time. She enjoys fishing, gardening, and spending time with her family and pets.
Charlene Lafountain-Granger – Classroom Aide / Orange Room
I started working at Warren County Head Start on 4/15/2005 and have been here since. I started out as a bus monitor then became a floating Substitute Aide. In all the years I have worked in the classrooms it’s been a joy to see how much the children have grown and improve in all ways as they get ready for kindergarten. When I’m not working, I love doing things outside and being with my family.