DISCOVERY HOUSE PROGRAM STAFF

Carole Kovacich, Program Director
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Carole has been affiliated with Discovery House for the past 30 years.  On June 1, 1993, she was hired to serve as the co-director along with founder Sister Gilmary Vaughan, a Sinsinawa Dominican nun.  Prior to Carole's many years with Discovery House, she worked as the Religious Education Director for the Anaconda Catholic Community.  She's completed a myriad of studies, workshops, and seminars in both religious and educational training.  Through her personal dedication and commitment, Discovery House has survived its many financial ups and downs.   

Tina Masters, Tutor
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Tina began her employment with Discovery House in January 2004.  She was previously a preschool and substitute teacher.  Tina has taken numerous extension classes in working with teens and younger children, and has worked with middle school and high school students for over 20 years.

Eva Riddle, Child Care Attendant
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Prior to coming on board at Discovery House in July 2006, Eva worked at the Anaconda Job Corps in the Health Service area for 10 years.  She's completed training in CPR, First Aid, and stress reduction techniques. 

Carol McGrath, Child Care Attendant
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Carol began her employment at Discovery House on November 11, 2000.  She has training in CPR, First Aid, Handle with Care, MANDT, H.E.L.P., and has completed other workshops in communication and education.

Patricia Lemmon, Child Care Attendant
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Patricia has been employed at Discovery House since November 1995.  She previously worked at the Montana Chemical Dependency Center and the Lighthouse Drug Program.  Patricia has received training in ServSafe, CPR, First Aid, Handle with Care, MANDT, H.E.L.P., and has taken other workshops in communication, education, stress reduction and dealing with dyslexic children.  She has raised 14 children of her own.

Cathy Ledford, Child Care Attendant
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Prior to her coming on board October 21, 2002, Cathy worked at the Community Hospital in Anaconda.  She has also worked with disabled adults and children at the Boulder River School and Hospital.  She has received training in OSHA blood borne pathogens, CPR, First Aid, Handle with Care, MANDT, ServSafe, and H.E.L.P.  Additionally, Cathy has completed courses in bullying, harassment, and intimidation.

Denise Garner, Child Care Attendant
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Denise has been employed at Discovery House since August 2002.  She's completed training in CPR, First Aid, MANDT, and H.E.L.P.  Denise has also taken courses on methamphetamine use in the community and how to stop bullying behavior. 

Virginia Berryman, Child Care Attendant
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Virginia began her employment at Discovery House in August 2007.  She previously worked at Albertson's, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Animal Hospital, and has also provided daycare.  Virginia received her education for child care through Butte's 4C's.  She enjoys tole painting and spending time at her Wise River cabin, which has been in her family for 70 years, and with her children.

Pamela Wilhelm, Child Care Attendant
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Pamela has been with Discovery House since July 18, 2007.  She was previously employed at MacIntyre's clothing store for 16 years and also worked at Southwest Federal Credit Union.