The Intervention Unit of Southwestern Child Development offers a wide variety of services. Qualified professionals with many years experience are available to provide early intervention, special education, and social-emotional behavior supports to young children in their natural environments.
Early interventionists who are certified in Infant/Toddler family services provide special instruction (CBRS) services to children and support to their families at home, off-site, in centers or other locations. No matter the type of location families may choose, their child will receive quality services that have been individually designed for their child.
Professional leadership and pre-school special education is available in Southwestern’s Developmental Day centers and provided by licensed teachers. Itinerant preschool services are also available off site.
Other services offered by the Specialized Services Unit are targeted case management and respite care for families that qualify. Professionals can also offer strategies for parents to use at home to support the development of their children.
Southwestern also employs therapists, paraprofessionals, early childhood educators and others who all work together to provide a comprehensive education program for all children.
Sherri Mashburn works in Clay and Cherokee Counties. She has a Bachelors degree in Education and holds both a Birth-Kindergarten license and a K-12 license. Sherrie also holds an Infant/Toddler Family Specialist Certificate from the Infant/Toddler Program of North Carolina. She provides special education (CBRS) services to children 0-3 years of age and consults for children ages 0-5. Sherri has experience serving children with Angelman’s Syndrome, Autism, Down’s syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and Vision Impairments. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Lucy Pickens
Lucy Pickens serves children with special needs in Macon County. Lucy has a Master’s In Education with a K-12 and Birth Kindergarten License. She also has an Infant/Toddler Certificate and provides special education (CBRS) to children in the Infant/Toddler Program in daycare centers and home based settings. Lucy also provides Targeted Case Management services for children with developmental disabilities ages 3-5. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Eileen Milkey Webster Administrative Office Phone: 828.586.5561 | Email: emilkey@hotmail.com
Eileen Milkey provides Early Intervention services to children ages 0-3 in Jackson and Graham counties. She has a Bachelor’s in Education as well as an Infant/Toddler Certificate. Eileen provides special education services (CBRS) to children in day care and home settings. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Nicky Passarello Webster Administrative Office Phone: 828.586.5561, ext. 107 | Email: passarello.nicky@swcdcinc.org
Nicky Passarello is an Early Interventionist and Special Educator serving children ages 0-5 in Jackson and Swain counties and the Qualla Boundary. Nicky has a Masters in Education and holds a Birth Kindergarten License, K-12 License and has a level twelve Early Educator Certificate. Nicky also has an Infant/Toddler Certificate and provides special education (CBRS) to infant/toddlers in the home and day care centers. She provides pre-school education services for children with developmental delays 3-5 years of age at Webster Early Education and Preschool. Nicky has experience working with Autistic Children, children with Down’s syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and vision impairments. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sulina George - Clinical Coordinator, Specialized Services, coordinates early intervention, special education and developmental disabilities services in 7 counties operated by Southwestern Child Development. Sulina has a Master’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s in Special Education. She has a K-12 License and a Birth-Kindergarten License. She provides clinical supervision for intervention services and Targeted Case management for developmentally disabled clients. She also consults with private daycare and pre-school centers to refer and place children in early intervention and for a variety of needs. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Mary Green
Mary Green works at St. John’s Early Education and Preschool as the Specialized Services Administrative Coordinator. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Birth-Kindergarten Education and holds a Birth-Kindergarten License. Mary works with the Specialized Services Unit, Center Director, and classroom teachers at St. John’s to implement lesson plans and activities to meet the needs of both typically developing children and those with special needs. Mary coordinates with placement teams to determine classroom placements for children at St. John’s in the Infant/Toddler program and the preschool program. She attends IEP meetings and IFSP meetings and relays information to classroom teachers, therapists and other providers. She coordinates therapy schedules and meetings for a variety of therapists and providers serving St. John’s and Silver Bluff. She is available to provide training on certain topics as well as search out those to provide specific training for staff as it relates to the needs of the children or staff at the center. Mary has worked with children with Autism Spectrum disorders, visual impairments, and developmental delays.
Meeting Child Care Licensing Regulations
Meeting Child Care Licensing Regulations
