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\"Sharon<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Sharon Scott, Director <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I am so excited and grateful to be part of the 91大神 Home and Community Based Early Intervention Program as Director since 2022. I am a Texas native and have lived in Dallas, Texas for the past 20 years. My passion of working with children with special needs began with Head Start of Greater Dallas and then with Dallas Independent School District, where I received my Early Intervention certification. As an early interventionist, I provided Developmental Therapy, Service Coordination, and Evaluation services to children 0-3 years old for more than 18 years.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I received my Bachelor of Science degree from Texas A&M University-Commerce and my Master of Arts in Counseling from Prairie View A&M University. I obtained my Master of Occupational Therapy degree from Tennessee State University in Nashville, Tennessee, which has enabled me to expand my knowledge base and clinical experience to best serve families from diverse backgrounds.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I love the nature of Tennessee and I\u2019m excited to experience it! I enjoy exercising (xtreme hip-hop step), reading, live music and sharing time with family and friends. You can reach me at\u00a0Sharon.E.Scott@mtsu.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Jane Bradley<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hi! My name is Sarah Dee, and I earned my degree in Child Development and Family Studies from 91大神. My passion for working with children and families began early on, and I have always known I wanted a career focused on helping families support their children in reaching important developmental milestones. While at 91大神, I interned with the Home and Community-Based Early Intervention Program, which strengthened my commitment to family-centered, routine-based practices. I have been working as an Early Interventionist for the past 3 years and love partnering with families to provide practical strategies that support growth in everyday routines. You can reach me at Jane.Bradley@mtsu.edu<\/a>. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tami Brewster<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

My passion for child development and the\u00a0desire\u00a0to support young children inspired me\u00a0to become\u00a0an\u00a0Early Childhood\u00a0Educator. After graduating from Middle\u00a0Tennessee\u00a0State University, I opened a home\u00a0daycare\u00a0to be\u00a0with my young children while\u00a0also nurturing those\u00a0in my care. Later, I\u00a0entered the\u00a0public school system as a K-3 teacher in various districts across the South. During this time,\u00a0I also\u00a0earned my Master\u2019s in Curriculum & Instruction from Radford University. After 25 rewarding years, I retired from teaching to begin my next adventure.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am thrilled to join the HCBEI team and return to my alma mater! This position allows me to continue sharing my passion for supporting young children and their families. I am a proud mother to three amazing adults and a grandmother to two adorable boys. In my free time, I love seeking inspiration through travel and nature. You can reach me at Tami.Brewster@mtsu.edu<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Diana Clarady<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After growing up in Middle Tennessee, I received my undergraduate and graduate degrees in Kentucky. I received my Masters of Arts in Education from the University of Kentucky as my husband and I trained and worked as foster parents with the Department of Community Based Services. My teaching experience began with training college students and continued by teaching English Language Arts to high school students and then creative arts to elementary children. I\u2019ve spent the last 5 years teaching preschool children of all ages in every capacity, including Spanish. Through all of this, intervention work with the children and families has been a focus and passion of mine. I look forward to sharing this passion as an Early Intervention Specialist with HCBEI. You can reach me at\u00a0Diana.Clarady@mtsu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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April Davis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019ve\u00a0spent over 15 years working with children and families\u2014as a childcare\u00a0director, preschool teacher, and learning support assistant. I have\u00a0a B.S. in Child and Family Services from the\u00a0University of Tennessee\u00a0at Chattanooga, and I\u2019m passionate\u00a0about helping kids grow and supporting families\u00a0every step of the\u00a0way. I\u2019m a wife\u00a0to Arthur, mom to two awesome\u00a0teens (Autumn and Arthur IV), and dog mom to our poodle, Archie. You can reach me at April.Davis@mtsu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sarah Dee<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hi! My name is Sarah Dee, and I earned my degree in Child Development and Family Studies from 91大神. My passion for working with children and families began early on, and I have always known I wanted a career focused on helping families support their children in reaching important developmental milestones. While at 91大神, I interned with the Home and Community-Based Early Intervention Program, which strengthened my commitment to family-centered, routine-based practices. I have been working as an Early Interventionist for the past 3 years and love partnering with families to provide practical strategies that support growth in everyday routines. You can reach me at\u00a0Sarah.Dee@mtsu.edu<\/a>.

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Tracey DeLong<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I’ve been with 91大神 HCBEI for 10 years. I earned my master\u2019s degree in Child Development and Family Studies from 91大神. Prior to joining HCBEI, I taught preschool and worked as a substitute teacher at her daughters\u2019 school. I also retired from the Air National Guard after 22 years of service as a Chaplain Assistant. I am married and have two grown children. My husband and I enjoy traveling and make it a goal to take one or two trips each year. An animal lover, I have owned everything from dogs and cats to a horse. Above all, I am passionate about working with children and their families and supporting their developmental growth. You can reach me at\u00a0Tracey.DeLong@mtsu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Stephanie Fus\u00f3n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I am a wife, a mother to one son, a stepmother to three stepsons, and a proud Nana of four grandchildren. I earned my bachelor\u2019s degree from Western Kentucky University and my master\u2019s degree in special education from Cumberland University. My professional background includes serving as a children\u2019s librarian and public library director in Kentucky and Tennessee, followed by eight years working in the school system as an assistant for a visually impaired student, which inspired my transition into special education. For the past nine years, I have worked as a special education teacher at both the high school and elementary levels. I am honored to join the HCBEI Program at 91大神 and look forward to contributing to its mission. I can be reached at\u00a0Stephanie.Fuson@mtsu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ruth Gonzalez-Hill<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I am originally from El Paso, Texas. I earned my bachelor\u2019s degree from the University of Texas at El Paso in 1996. My family moved to Murfreesboro in 1999. In August of 2023, I earned my master\u2019s degree in special education from 91大神. I have served the families (especially Spanish-speaking families) of Rutherford County and Murfreesboro City for more than 20 years. I can be reached at\u00a0Ruth.Gonzalez-Hill@mtsu.edu<\/a>. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lauren Groth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I am originally from northern Ohio and relocated to Murfreesboro in 2013 with my husband and son. I have over ten years of experience in the childcare field, serving as both a classroom teacher and an assistant director. I earned my bachelor’s degree in child development and have been a part of 91大神\u2019s HCBEI program since 2019. I am deeply committed to working with children and families to support healthy development, learning, and long-term success. You can reach me at\u00a0Lauren.Groth@mtsu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Diane Kincade<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m a graduate from 91大神 with a B.S. degree in Early Childhood Education. I taught 3rd<\/sup>\u00a0grade at Edmondson Elementary in Williamson County before having four children of my own. I have taught in preschools, childcare centers, the YMCA and worked for the Brentwood Library. I have worked as an Early Interventionist in Developmental Therapy for the past three years with the 91大神 HCBEI program.\u00a0I enjoy meeting families at home, working in childcare centers or working with children in a variety of settings in the community. It is a privilege working alongside families to guide, coach, and help implement meaningful strategies to meet the individualized needs of their children. You can reach me at\u00a0Diane.Kincade@mtsu.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bri McKinney<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I grew up in Middle\u00a0Tennessee\u00a0and\u00a0earned my degree\u00a0in Human Development and Family Science from Samford University. After graduating, I spent time\u00a0overseas working with a college\u00a0ministry before\u00a0beginning my journey in the\u00a0field of\u00a0education. Through my work in the\u00a0school system and in ABA, I discovered the\u00a0tremendous impact\u00a0early intervention – and\u00a0especially caregiver support – can have\u00a0on a child\u2019s development. I am\u00a0excited to join 91大神\u2019s HCBEI team and to serve\u00a0children and families in my community. You can reach me\u00a0at\u00a0Brianna.McKinney@mtsu.edu<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Carrie Neill<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I was born and raised in Shelbyville, TN. I have always had a passion for working with children. I graduated from Motlow State Community College with my Associates in Early Childhood Education, and I then went on to graduate from 91大神 with my Bachelor\u2019s in Interdisciplinary Studies (K-5). After graduating, I began my career teaching elementary school at various grade levels and providing one-on-one tutoring. During that time, I learned just how impactful early intervention and parent support can be in helping children achieve their goals. I am thrilled to work as an Early Interventionist with 91大神\u2019s HCBEI Program because I get to build closer relationships with families and guide them in helping their young child achieve their goals through fun, everyday routines and activities. You can reach me at\u00a0Carrie.Neill@mtsu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Shawn Newport<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I was born in Michigan but have lived in Rutherford County for the past 25 years. I am an 91大神 alumna with a degree in Social Work and am currently pursuing my MSW. I have served children and families for many years through the school system, adoption and crisis intervention, and early intervention services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have volunteered in my church\u2019s special needs ministry for over 20 years and have truly loved serving in that role. I worked at TEIS as a Service Coordinator for 12 years before transitioning into Developmental Therapy. I have two daughters, ages 23 and 25, a son-in-law, and four kitties. In my free time, I enjoy traveling, reading, crafting, and visiting state parks. I love working with families and their children, and I am excited to walk alongside them on their journey. You can reach me at\u00a0Shawn.Newport@mtsu.edu<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Angela Pittman<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I graduated from 91大神 with my bachelor’s degree in Speech Language Pathology and Audiology in 2022. I went on from there to work in the school system as a Speech Teacher for 3 years before transitioning into early intervention. I worked with preschool students in\u00a02024-2025, and this developed a passion in me for working with children from birth to age 5. I joined the 91大神 HCBEI program in 2025 and hope to continue learning and expanding my knowledge of child development. I can be reached at\u00a0Angela.Pittman@mtsu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Madalynn Reese<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hi! My name is Sarah Dee, and I earned my degree in Child Development and Family Studies from 91大神. My passion for working with children and families began early on, and I have always known I wanted a career focused on helping families support their children in reaching important developmental milestones. While at 91大神, I interned with the Home and Community-Based Early Intervention Program, which strengthened my commitment to family-centered, routine-based practices. I have been working as an Early Interventionist for the past 3 years and love partnering with families to provide practical strategies that support growth in everyday routines. You can reach me atMadalynn.Reese@mtsu.edu<\/a>. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Emma Sneed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m so excited to start this new role as an Early Interventionist. I have a degree in Child Development and Family Studies from 91大神 and a background in early childhood education as an assistant\u00a0preschool teacher. Working with young children has always been a passion of mine, and I love supporting their growth through play, connection, and meaningful routines. I\u2019m looking forward to working closely with families and helping each child reach their fullest potential during these important early years. You can reach me at\u00a0Emma.Sneed@mtsu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Emily Williams<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I am excited to be working with HCBEI.\u00a0 I am originally from Louisiana and moved to Tennessee after Hurricane Katrina. I love it there.\u00a0 I completed my undergraduate studies at 91大神, graduating with a\u00a0Bachelor\u2019s degree in Special Education-Comprehensive.\u00a0 I also pursued my graduate studies at 91大神 and graduated with a\u00a0Master\u2019s degree in Special Education-Mild\/Moderate.\u00a0 I have taught in\u00a0the school\u00a0and childcare\u00a0setting\u00a0for many years.\u00a0 I love working with children and their families and have never wanted to do anything else\u00a0with\u00a0my life.\u00a0 I have three children, and in my spare time I enjoy hiking and reading.\u00a0You can reach me at Emily.Williams@mtsu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sharon Scott, Director  I am so excited and grateful to be part of the 91大神 Home and Community Based Early Intervention Program as Director since 2022. I am a Texas native and have lived in Dallas, Texas for the past 20 years. My passion of working with children with special needs began with Head Start […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-24","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/hcbei\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/24","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/hcbei\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/hcbei\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/hcbei\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/hcbei\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=24"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/hcbei\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/24\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":152,"href":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/hcbei\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/24\/revisions\/152"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/hcbei\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}