Chartered in 1986 as Children’s Museum Corporation of Rutherford County, the Discovery Center provides hands-on education opportunities for the community. An extensive grassroots campaign orchestrated by young parents led to purchasing a building and creating exhibits and programs. During its first year of operation, over 11,000 visitors came to experience the museum’s exhibits and programs. Now, 30 years after its inception, the Discovery Center serves as a vibrant community and tourism center with over 120,000 children and families exploring the exhibits each year.
Mission Statement
Engaging Curious Minds to Fuel the Future.
Vision Statement
Our vision is to build a community with the courage to ask thoughtful questions, the drive to find creative solutions, and the confidence to implement positive changes.
Community Impact Report
2015-2016 Community Impact Report
Board of Directors
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
Tim Fallon, Board President
| Tim Fallon | President |
| David Mitchell | President-elect |
| Bernie Steen | Treasurer |
| Kalpana Gowda | Past President |
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Madhavi Boorgu
Tom Campion
Suzanne Curry
Lara Daniel
Tim Fallon
Amy Farrar
Blair Glenn
Kalpana Gowda
Paula Harris
Elisabeth Harper Rood
Nick Lewis
David Mitchell
Ashley Pope
Jason Rapoport
Rick Sain
Bernie Steen
Bill Wright
Staff
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Tara MacDougall
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 Veronica Bosna Chief Financial Officer & Director of Operations |
 Dale McCreedy Vice President of Audience & Community Engagement |
 Lindsey Fournier, Vice President of Philanthropy |
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Jeri Hasselbring |
 Jennifer Uhl Director of Grants and Membership Development |
 Eric Talbot Exhibits and Building Maintenance Coordinator |
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Katie Woodward, |
Kelsey Smith |
 Madden PurcellEducator and Visitors Services Coordinator |
 Wesley McClainMobileEducation Coordinator |
Rachel Bicker – Program Specialist
Tyler Brennan – Visitor Services Specialist
Tim Butler – Custodian
Emily Enochs – Educator & Animal Specialist
Austen Fugate – Front Desk Specialist
Kalab Fulton – Educator
Madison Good – Front Desk Specialist
McNevin Hayes – Visitors Service Staff
Dirk Heusinkveld – Animal Care Specialist
Ashlee Holtzclaw – Front Desk Specialist
Kendall Jobe – Visitor Services Specialist
Parker Lampley – Visitor Services Staff
Jeffery LaPorte – Playologist
Vicki Lewis – Front Desk Specialist
Ryan Marshall – Visitor Services Specialist
Rachel Norsby – Front Desk Specialist
Micki Parsley – Program Specialist
Susan Perez – Front Desk Specialist
Keri Pomeroy – Visitors Service Staff
Kristyn Sellars – Visitor Services Staff
Valerie Sheaffer – Administrative Assistant
Ashley Swoape – Visitor Services Staff
Youth Council
Students, ages 9 to 18, are volunteering their time to help us plan for the future!
Youth Council Mission StatementWe are a research and advisory board composed of students dedicated to the improvement and development of the Discovery Center with innovative ideas geared towards exploration and education of all age groups with a fun, entertaining, hands-on experience for the betterment of the community. To learn more visit the Youth Council home page. |
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Employment Opportunities
Want a fun and rewarding job? Look no further than the Discovery Center! View our available positions below.
Part-Time Accounting Clerk and Administrative Assistant
To view the job description click here» Accounting Clerk and Administrative Assistant
Send cover letter, resume and three professional references by June 21 to: vbosnak@explorethedc.org
Director of Education
To view the job description click here» Director of Education
Send resume to: vbosnak@explorethedc.org
Summer Camp Counselor
To view the job description click here» Summer Camp Counselor
Send resume to: ksmith@explorethedc.org
Visitor Services Specialist
To view the job description click here» VSS
Send resume to: info@explorethedc.org