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, 27 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.
Annual Report
January 2015 – June 2016
Board of Directors
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
Paula Mansfield Board President
| Paula Mansfield | President |
| Kalpana Gowda | Vice President |
| Tim Fallon | Secretary |
| David Mitchell | Treasurer |
| Bill Richmond | Parliamentarian |
| David Scott | Vice President |
| Anthony Togrye | Past President |
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Amelia Bozeman
Amy Farrar
Anthony Togrye
Bill Richmond
Bill Wright
Blair Glenn
Chantho Sourinho
David Mitchell
David Scott
Kalpana Gowda
Lana Seivers
Lara Daniel
Libby Long
Nick Lewis
Paula Mansfield
Suzanne Curry
Terri Donovan
Theodore Glave
Tim Fallon
Tom Campion
Staff
 Tara MacDougall,Chief Executive Officer |
 Veronica Bosnak, Chief Financial Officer & Director of Operations |
Dale McCreedy, |
John Hawkins, |
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Caitlyn Brown, |
Shelly Denton, |
Jeri Hasselbring, |
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 Jennifer Neal, Director of Grants & Membership Development |
Eric Talbot, |
 Katie Woodward, Mobile and Early Childhood Education Coordinator |
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Casey Davidson, Marketing & Scheduling Coordinator
Madden Purcell, Visitor Services Coordinator & Executive Assistant
Wesley McClain, Art Program Specialist & Visitor Services Specialist
Micki Parsley, Program Specialist
Angela Pulido, Gift Shop Manager & Visitor Services Specialist
Jack Rogers, Exhibit Technician
Phillip Sisombath, Educator and Custodian
Tanisha Norman, Visitor Services Specialist
Breanna Roberson, Visitor Services Specialist
Michelle Nicholson, Visitor Services Specialist
Jennifer Martin, Visitor Services Specialist
Vicki Lewis, Visitor Services Specialist
Kendall Jobe, Visitor Services Specialist
Rachel Bicker, Program Specialist
Kristie Peebles, Visitor Services Specialist
Bekkah Riley, Visitor Services Specialist
Genesis Bryan, Visitor Services Specialist
Jessica Holt, Visitor Services Specialist
Ryan Marshall, 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.
Camp & After School Program Coordinator
To view the job description click here>>Camp and After School Program Coordinator
Send resume to: jhawkins@explorethedc.org
Custodian
To view the job description click here>>Custodian
Send resume to: etalbot@explorethedc.org
Visitor Services Specialist
To view the job description click here>>VSS
Send resume to: info@explorethedc.org