Meet the Team

  • Amanda Adams, M.S.

    Early Intervention Training
    and TA Specialist

    Emphasis Area: Infant and Toddler Inclusion, Developmental Assessment
    Location: Jackson, MS
    Service Area: Central Mississippi
    amandaadams@usm.edu

  • Meaghan Baxendale, B.S.

    Resource and Referral Training Specialist

    Emphasis Area: Family Engagement; Developmental Screening
    Location: Gulfport, MS
    Service Area: Mississippi Gulfcoast
    meaghan.baxendale@usm.edu

  • Madison Bourne, M.S.

    Early Intervention Training and TA Specialist

    Emphasis Area: Preschool Inclusion, Pyramid Model Implementation, Assessment
    Location: Gulfport, MS
    Service Area: South Mississippi
    madison.bourne@usm.edu

  • Kristie Bowlin, M.S.

    Early Intervention Training and TA Specialist

    Emphasis Area: Infant and Toddler Inclusion, Assessment
    Location: Tupelo, MS
    Service Area: North-East Mississippi/ Golden Triangle
    kristie.bowlin@usm.edu

  • Nicole Briceno, M.S.

    Associate Director

    Emphasis Area: Professional Development, Credential Coordinator, Assessment, Post-secondary Education
    Location: Hattiesburg, MS
    nicole.briceno@usm.edu

  • Audra Classen, Ph.D.

    Research Specialist, Associate Professor

    Emphasis Area: Research, Assessment, Inclusive Education Practices, Post-secondary Education
    Location: Hattiesburg, MS
    audra.classen@usm.edu

  • Kayleigh Dennis, M.S.

    Resource and Referral Specialist

    Emphasis Area: Early Childhood Education; Developmental Screening
    Location: Gulfport, MS
    Service Area: Mississippi Gulfcoast
    kayleigh.dennis@usm.edu

  • Stephanie Farris, M.S.

    Early Intervention Training and TA Specialist

    Emphasis Area: Preschool Inclusion, Pyramid Model Implementation
    Location: Cleveland, MS
    Service Area: Mississippi Delta
    stephanie.farris@usm.edu

  • Shonna Gavin, M.S.

    Early Intervention Training and TA Specialist

    Emphasis Area: Infant and Toddler Inclusion, Part C, Developmental Screening
    Location: Hattiesburg, MS
    Service Area: South Mississippi
    shonna.gavin@usm.edu

  • Angel Greer, Ed.S.

    Resource and Referral Coordinator

    Emphasis Area: Coordinator, Pyramid Model Implementation, Assessment
    Location: Hattiesburg, MS
    Service Area: South Mississippi
    angela.greer@usm.edu

  • Chandra Harper, B.S.

    Resource and Referral Specialist

    Location: Hattiesburg, MS
    chandra.harper@usm.edu

  • Michaela Harper, M.S.

    Early Intervention Training and TA Specialist

    Emphasis Area: Preschool Inclusion, Behavior Specialist
    Location: Hattiesburg, MS
    Service Area: Central and South Mississippi
    michaela.harper@usm.edu

  • Jessica Hulbert, M.S.

    Early Intervention Training and TA Specialist

    Emphasis Area: Preschool Inclusion, Pyramid Model Implementation, Assessment
    Location: Jackson, MS
    Service Area: Central Mississippi
    jessica.hulbert@usm.edu

  • Amanda Lessley, M.S.

    Early Intervention Training and TA Specialist

    Emphasis Area: Preschool Inclusion
    Location: Jackson, MS
    Service Area: Central Mississippi
    amanda.lessley@usm.edu

  • Sage Lohnes, B.S.

    Infant and Toddler Specialist

    Emphasis Area: Infant and Toddler Inclusion
    Location: Gulfport, MS
    Service Area: Mississippi Gulf Coast
    sage.lohnes@usm.edu

  • Alice McGowan, Ed.D.

    Early Intervention Training and TA Specialist

    Emphasis Area: Director Inclusion Training and Support
    Location: Jackson, MS
    Service Area: Statewide
    alice.mcgowan@usm.edu

  • BethAnne Mitchell, B.S.

    Resource and Referral Training Specialist

    Emphasis Area: Family Engagement; Developmental Screening
    Location: Hattiesburg, MS
    Service Area: South Mississippi
    bethanne.mitchell@usm.edu

  • Elisabeth Pell, M.S.

    Early Intervention Training and TA Specialist

    Emphasis Area: Infant and Toddler Inclusion
    Location: Silver Creek, MS
    Service Area: South-West Mississippi
    elisabeth.pell@usm.edu

  • Alicia Sanders, M.S.

    Early Intervention Training and TA Specialist

    Emphasis Area: Preschool Inclusion
    Location: Hattiesburg, MS
    Service Area: South Mississippi
    Alicia.Sanders@usm.edu

  • Sarah Snyder, M.S.

    Early Intervention Training and TA Specialist

    Emphasis Area: Preschool Inclusion
    Location: Starkville, MS
    Service Area: North-East Mississippi/ Golden Triangle
    sarah.e.snyder@usm.edu

  • William Tala, B.S.

    Director of Finance and Technology

    Location: Hattiesburg, MS
    william.tala@usm.edu

  • Alicia Westbrook, Ph.D.

    Director

    Emphasis Area: Grants and Publications, Research, Post-secondary Education, Assessment
    Location: Hattiesburg, MS
    alicia.westbrook@usm.edu

  • Jennifer Williams, M.S.

    Early Intervention Training and TA Specialist

    Emphasis Area: Infant and Toddler Inclusion
    Location: Hernando, MS
    Service Area: North Mississippi
    jennifer.andrews.williams@usm.edu