Board of Directors Statement to the Public
High Desert Leapin' Lizards, Inc. is governed by the Board of Directors who establishes overall policy providing direction to the various programs. The Board of Directors is the primary and legal authority of High Desert Leapin' Lizards, Inc., deriving its powers from the Articles of Incorporation. All other committees, councils and taskforces receive their authority by delegation of this board. Professional staff members serve as assigned by the Board and give appropriate leadership to carry out the work of the non-profit, implement the policies of the organization, help achieve goals and objectives. Staff and volunteer leaders work jointly to meet the goals and corporate objectives of the Association; this relationship is reflected in policy formulation, determination, interpretation, and execution.
Linda Eberhart - President
Pam Bradley - Community Member
Earleen Halstead - Community Member
Cassie O'Neill - Community Member
Linda Eberhart - President
Pam Bradley - Community Member
Earleen Halstead - Community Member
Cassie O'Neill - Community Member
Linda Eberhart - President
Linda has been working in the early child field for over 30 years all in the Ridgecrest area. She holds an associate’s degree from Cerro Coso Community College as well as a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Education with an emphasis in Early Childhood from Cal State Bakersfield. She teaches early childhood education classes for Cerro Coso and is a substitute teacher for Sierra Sands Unified School District.
Linda has been married for 42 years and has three adult children. In addition she is the proud grandma of 4 grandchildren (1 boy and 3 girls). In her spare time she likes to camp, read, crochet and spend as much time as possible with her grandchildren.
In addition to serving as President of this Board she has been a member of the Early Childhood Council of Kern since 1998. She also serves on both the Kern AEYC and the Eastern AEYC Boards.
Linda has been married for 42 years and has three adult children. In addition she is the proud grandma of 4 grandchildren (1 boy and 3 girls). In her spare time she likes to camp, read, crochet and spend as much time as possible with her grandchildren.
In addition to serving as President of this Board she has been a member of the Early Childhood Council of Kern since 1998. She also serves on both the Kern AEYC and the Eastern AEYC Boards.
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Earleen Halstead - Member
Earleen received her B.S. degree from Excelsior College in Albany, New York She served in AmeriCorp at Inyokern State Preschool and later taught at Mesquite High School. Her community involvement includes serving as Chairman oof the board of directors of Dart, as president of the Indian Wells Valley Rotary, and as a founding Director of the Trona Food Bank. Earleen received the Golden Acorn Award, Washington's highest PTA honor and has multiple inclusions in "Who's Who Among America's Teachers. Her greatest accomplishment is raising her four children. Her Motto: "Changing the World" |
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Cassie O'Neill - Member
Cassie O'Neil has been working with the State Preschool Programs since June 2005 and has been the Site Supervisor for the Faller State Preschool for High Desert Leapin' Lizards since 2007. Cassie completed her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Hope International University and holds a Child Developmnent Site Supervisor permit through the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. She further completed additional Early Childhood Development courses through Cerro Coso Community College. Cassie has said that she enjoys "helping kids reach the next stage of their lives and become stronger students throughout their educational years." Cassie is responsible for the planning, training and supervision of the Faller State Preschool Program year-round.
Cassie O'Neil has been working with the State Preschool Programs since June 2005 and has been the Site Supervisor for the Faller State Preschool for High Desert Leapin' Lizards since 2007. Cassie completed her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Hope International University and holds a Child Developmnent Site Supervisor permit through the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. She further completed additional Early Childhood Development courses through Cerro Coso Community College. Cassie has said that she enjoys "helping kids reach the next stage of their lives and become stronger students throughout their educational years." Cassie is responsible for the planning, training and supervision of the Faller State Preschool Program year-round.
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Pam Bradley - Member Pam Bradley is a product of China Lake Elementary School System and Burroughs High School Earned herself a A.S. in Early Child Development at Cerro Coso & a B.S. in Organizational Management from the University of Laverne. Pam has spent time as a preschool teacher, a site supervisor at Head Start; elementary school teacher; junior high speech and creative writing and sewing teacher. As well as a Kern County welfare eligibility worker, child support officer; deputy commissioner of marriage and Business Financial Analyst. Pam's Volunteer Work includes: PTA president for two sites; Past Vice President Sierra Sands PTA Council -- PTA Honorary Service Award and Girl Scout Leader; Cub Scout Den Mother and Class Room Mother and bringing a loving environment to Crossroads Community Churches Sunday School. |
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