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:
Kalpana Gowda, Board President
| Kalpana Gowda | President |
| Tim Fallon | Vice President |
| David Mitchell | Treasurer |
| Theo Glave | Secretary |
| Paula Leslie | Past President |
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Amy Farrar
Bill Wright
Blair Glenn
Chantho Sourinho
David Mitchell Jr.
Kalpana Gowda
Lana Seivers
Lara Daniel
Nick Lewis
Paula Mansfield
Rick Sain
Suzanne Curry
Terri Donovan
Theodore Glave
Thomas Campion
Tim Fallon
Staff
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Chief Executive Officer |
Chief Financial Officer & Director of Operations |
Vice President of Audience & Community Engagement |
Vice President of Philanthropy |
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Director of Education |
Jeri Hasselbring, |
Jennifer Uhl Neal, |
Eric Talbot , |
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Katie Woodward, |
Camp and After School Program Coordinator |
Educator and Visitors Services Coordinator |
Mobile Education Coordinator |
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Scheduling and Media Coordinator |
Micki Parsley, Program Specialist
Jack Rogers, Exhibit Technician
Kendall Jobe, Visitor Services Specialist
Rachel Bicker, Program Specialist
Ryan Marshall, Visitor Services Specialist
Kalab Fulton, Visitor Services Specialist and Educator
Emily Donaldson, Animal Specialist Educator
Vicki Lewis, Front Desk Specialist
Jeffery LaPorte – Playologist
Susan Perez – Front Desk Specialist
Madison Good – Front Desk Specialist
Austen Fugate – Front Desk Specialist
Pablo Carrillo – Visitors Service Staff
Keri Pomeroy – Visitors Service Staff
Kayla Jones – Visitors Service Staff
Joyce Wyma – Visitors Service Staff
Valerie Sheaffer – Front Desk Staff
Tim Butler – Custodian
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.
Front Desk Specialist
To view the job description click here» Front Desk Specialist
Send resume to: mpurcell@explorethedc.org
Visitor Services Specialist
To view the job description click here» VSS
Send resume to: info@explorethedc.org
Playologist and Birthday Party Concierge
To view the job description click here» Playologist Job Description
Send resume to: mpurcell@explorethedc.org