OUR STAFF AT INDI KIDS

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

Administrative Team

              MaryAnn McCullough, Judy Brunner, Terry Semsick, Stephanie McAdoo,      
Lorretta McCracken, Marti Higgins, and Jenna Tanner 

Marti Higgins
Executive Director

Executive Director for the past 13 years, Marti has worked with toddlers through school-age children over her 30 years with Indi Kids. She earned a  bachelor's degree in Home Economics Education, with a concentration in child development.from IUP a long time ago! Always an advocate for children; she is especially a defender of the importance of learning through play, and the critical importance of early learning! Purposeful and productive play enables children to grow in all areas of development to become independent, self-confident, curious learners. Hooray for curiosity and creativity, and life-long learning!
Marti is an avid gardener who likes to share gardening projects with the children. She enjoys spending time with her husband Steve, and visiting their two sons, who live at opposite ends of the continent- Portland, Oregon, and Boston, Mass, and their granddaughter, Chloe, who lives in Lancaster, Pa.
Play, read, work, share, and love together. Families are important!

Stephanie McAdoo
Assistant Director/Educational Coordinator

Stephanie graduated from IUP with her degree in Early Childhood Education. She taught preschool for 11 years before moving into an administrative role. She is a strong believer that young children learn best through play. She believes early childhood educators everywhere have the responsibility to stand up for young children’s right to play. She loves to spend time with family and friends especially her husband, Scott and her son Caleb. In her free time, she can usually be found with a book in her hands or practicing yoga.

Mary Ann McCullough
School Age Director/CACFP

Mary Ann  serves as the School-Age Coordinator for the Indi Kids program.   As School Age Coordinator she sees that her goal is to promote learning through play and she and her staff are encouraged and excited as  they see the children master new concepts and skills in a setting that is safe and fosters learning.  In 2015 Mary Ann became the Child Adult Food Program (CACFP) sponsor. As  sponsor.she oversees the food program for several area family day care homes as well as for the Indi Kids program, monitoring for compliance with CACFP regulations.  Mary Ann  earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Home Economics Education from IUP and holds a Pennsylvania Director's Credential for Early Learning as well as a Servsafe certification in food safety management.       

Terri Ross
Office Coordinator

Jenna Tanner
Financial Coordinator

In 2008 Jenna graduated from WCCC with a degree in Financial Management.  As Financial Coordinator her responsibilities include parent billing, budget analysis, facilitating the annual audit, and grant compliance.  When she is not working she loves spending time with her husband Erik and daughters Peyton and Kendall.

Terry Semsick
CQI

Terry graduated from Indiana University of Pa in 1975 and began her career with Indi Kids in the late 70's...let's just say it was a long time ago.  In her comings and goings, she has served as a substitute cook, substitute teacher, assistant teacher, and head teacher.  She assumed her current role of CQI (Continuous Quality Improvement) officer in 2010.  In that role she creates the weekly schedule for Indi Kids personnel, assists teachers as needed with maintenance of classroom function, aides the School Age director in  the coordination  of  School Age Summer Experience field trips, and assists the Director and Assistant Director as needed.  Her interest and desire to see children succeed is not limited to her position at Indi Kids.  Terry also serves as pastor to the congregation of Bethel Presbyterian Church where she has a great desire for the children of that community and the community at large to learn and grow in positive ways.  She sees that her work at Indi kids and in the community go hand in hand towards that end.  By far, however,  the roles she loves most are those of wife, mother and grammie to those in her family. 

Loretta McCracken
Kitchen Manager

Loretta is our resident "Kitcheologist".   When she is not cleaning, cooking or doing the center shopping, she loves spending time with her family.  Loretta and her husband Bill have two daughters (Jennifer and Jillian).  Six grandchildren complete.  In their free time Loretta and her "hubby" enjoy riding their motorcycle.

Indiana County Child Day Care  (Indi Kids)                    570 South 11th Street, Indiana PA  15705                             724-349-1821