Our Teams
In Henderson County, your local Smart Start has spent more than 25 years finding the best ways to help children in our community succeed. We’re here to make sure you – the parents, early educators and leaders in our community – have what you need to help children learn, grow and succeed.
How? We help you make important connections.
When you take just a few easy steps with your local Smart Start, you’re one step closer to giving our kids a happy, healthy childhood – one that helps them grow up to be successful adults.
Connect with us today!
Sonia Gironda Executive Director |
Contact Sonia for information about the Smart Start Network, Publicity, and Board of Directors. |
Erica Woodall Assistant Director |
Contact Erica for information about Finances and Contracts. |
Ashley Lamb Program Coordinator |
Contact Ashley to Volunteer or for Child Care Subsidy and Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. |
Kendal Heck Kindergarten Transition Coordinator |
Contact Kendal about Kindergarten Transition and Sesame Street in Communities. |
Elizabeth Caristo - Program Coordinator |
Contact Elizabeth with questions about Smart Start Programs and Community Engagement. |
Adrienne Gilbert-Stevenson Program Manager |
Contact Adrienne about our regional resiliency project. |
Lorraine Norwood Office Administrator |
When in doubt, Lorraine can connect you with the staff you need! |
Summer Stipe, Chair
Crafted by Juniper |
Amber McFee-Blanco, Vice Chair
First Bank |
Jessica Bentley, Treasurer
WNC Bridge Foundation & Boys Scouts of America |
Heather Taylor, Secretary
Town of Fletcher |
Kim Berry
Henderson County Department of Public Health |
Julia Buchanan
Saint Gerard House |
Kenzie Eck
XSYS Global |
James Hylemon
Boyscouts of America |
Marsha Justice
Henderson County Public Schools |
Jennifer Kinney
Carolina HR |
Elizabeth Lee
Henderson County Public Library |
Terry Maybin
Tomorrow's Hope Child Development Center |
Anne McClintic
MAHEC (Mountain Area Health Education Center) |
Sherri Pridmore
Community Member |
Rebecca Reid
Community Member |
Smart Start board meetings take place at Grace Lutheran Church and are open to the public unless closed for a confidential discussion. For more information about meeting logistics, please contact Assistant Director, Erica Woodall.
2024-2025 Meeting Schedule for the Smart Start Board of Directors
Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 8:30 AM
Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 8:30 AM
Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 8:30 AM
Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 8:30 AM