OOC is honored to recognize the following parent educators serving families through the Missouri Parents as Teachers (PAT) Parent Education program and Early Intervention professionals serving families through the Missouri First Steps program.
Each has earned endorsement through the Missouri Association for Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health (MOAIMH-EC). This internationally recognized credential reflects specialized knowledge, skills, and a deep commitment to supporting young children and their families. This achievement represents excellence in practice and a meaningful investment in Missouri’s youngest children. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!
Visit the MOAIMH-EC Endorsement webpage at this link to learn more about this opportunity. When you visit their website, you will notice Missouri is featured for achieving this endorsement! Here is the list of those recognized for this endorsement.
Missouri Parents as Teachers (PAT) Parent Education Program:
Kandess Brownfield – Francis Howell R-III School District
Jennifer Burnett – St. Joseph School District
Jennifer Caldwell – El Dorado Springs R-II School District
Sara Clark – Monroe City R-I School District
Susan Funkhouser – Purdy R-II School District
Holly Ketchum – Springfield R-XII School District
Christina McCourt – Ralls County R-II School District
Lisa Moldafsky – Parent Education Consultant
Kathy Nicholson – Palmyra R-I School District
Heather Sandlin – Mid Buchanan County R-V School District
Beth Weaver – Canton R-V School District
Missouri First Steps Program:
Katie Shipley - Kansas City
Sadera Braid - Central
Karen Newsom - Kansas City
Lauren Sherman - Southwest
Suzanne Salmo - St. Louis
Julie Boos - Kansas City
Marissa Hylton - St. Louis
Veronica Palmer - Southeast
Leslie O’Brien - Central
April Curtis - St. Louis
Stacy Sprague - Northwest
Darby Rusher - Kansas City
Dora Doss - Central
Elizabeth Duley - Southwest
Kelli Hood - St. Louis
Amy Morff - St. Louis
Amy Franklin - Southeast
Kimberly Westhoff - Central