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Louise Newell - Coordinator
Louise has many years of experience, both working and volunteering, with groups at the community level. She has worked as the Coordinator of the FRC and the previous Literacy Centre for the past three years. With a strong sense of community and family, Louise likes to dedicate time to the three organizations she volunteers with and spend time with her husband, Felix and their yellow lab, Casey, at their home in Charleston. |
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Jennifer Cheeks- Program Facilitator
Jennifer grew up in Glovertown but now resides here in Clarenville. She completed a Bachelor of Arts degree (sociology major, environmental studies minor) at the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton, NB. She is currently working towards a Certificate in Family Support through Ryerson University in Toronto. Jennifer has worked with children, youth and families for a number of years and has been with the Resource Centre since December, 2004. In her |
| spare time, she enjoys spending time with Jeff, their daughter, Olivia and the family pets, Miss Mew and Bud. |
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Arlene Strong - Program Facilitator
Arlene resides in the community of Musgravetown where she grew up. She has volunteered in her community for the past 13 years with children and various groups. Arlene enjoys camping, attending Drop In and Play, and other activities with her two boys, Mason and Spencer. |
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Rita Barron - Program Facilitator
Rita lives in Shoal Harbour with her husband and son, Christien. She completed Early Childhood Education at the Early Childhood Training Centre in St. John’s, specializing in Children with Special Needs, and worked in this field for a number of years before returning to her hometown of Southport. Rita began working for the Family Resource Centre in July, 2007; however, she’s been involved with children and families for a number of years, volunteering for both parent and |
| community groups. Rita divides her time between her two children, Christien and Kerri, and her greatest hobby, photography. |
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Judy Lane - Resource Mother
Judy has a Psychology Degree from Memorial University, as well as an Early Childhood Education Certificate. She has been employed in several different areas and has been involved with children and their families in many capacities over the years. She has worked in a daycare setting, with parent groups, with special needs children and even did family home daycare. She has been a foster parent for many years and has volunteered in the community in different |
| capacities. She enjoys spending time with Brian and their 12 year old son, Alexander, camping, canoeing or snowmobiling depending on the season. |
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Bernice Dyke - Administrative Officer
Bernice has many years experience working in an office environment at both the clerical and accounting level. Working at the Family Resource Centre is a natural fit for her, with her interest in community development and love of children. Bernice lives in Bloomfield with her husband, Wes, and their newly adopted black Lab, Bailey. Her greatest pleasure in life is spending time with her grandchildren, Emma and Abby. In her spare time, she enjoys reading and spending time at the cabin. |
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