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:
David Mitchell, Board President
| David Mitchell | President |
| Elisabeth Harper Rood | Vice President |
| Bernie Steen | Treasurer |
| Amy Farrar | Secretary |
| Tim Fallon | Past President |
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Madhavi Boorgu
Tom Campion
Lara Daniel
Tim Fallon
Amy Farrar
Kalpana Gowda
Paula Harris
Elisabeth Harper Rood
Marla Hord
Nick Lewis
David Mitchell
Ashley Pope
Bailey Pratt
Jason Rapoport
Rick Sain
Bernie Steen
Bill Wright
Staff
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Tara MacDougall
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 Veronica Bosnak CFO and Vice President of People & Culture |
 Dale McCreedy Vice President of Audience & Community Engagement |
 Lindsey Jennings, Vice President of Philanthropy |
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Jeri Hasselbring |
 Jennifer Uhl Director of Grants and Membership Development |
 Eric Talbot Director of Exhibits and Facilities |
Katie Cooper Director of Education |
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Emmie Enochs |
Kelsey Smith |
Madden Purcell |
Liz McDaniel |
Rachel Bicker – Program Specialist
Rose Brasher – Visitor Services Specialist
Tyler Brennan – Visitor Services Specialist
Leslie Brown – Visitor Services Specialist
Brooke Fitzwater – Educator
Kalab Fulton – Educator
Ella Harrington – Front Desk Specialist
Dirk Heusinkveld – Animal Care Specialist
Ashlee Holtzclaw – Front Desk Specialist
Kendall Jobe – Administrative & SPARK! Assistant
Rachel Kimbrough – Visitor Services Specialist
Parker Lampley – Visitor Services Specialist
Vicki Lewis – Front Desk Specialist
Ryan Marshall – Visitor Services Specialist
Micki Parsley – Program Specialist
Susan Perez – Front Desk Specialist
Connor Pierce – Visitor Services Specialist
Ashley Swoape – Exhibits and Facilities Assistant
Haley Worthington – Visitor Services Specialist
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.
Visitor Services Specialist
To view the job description click here» VSS
Send resume to: info@explorethedc.org
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