Region 20
Edwards, Gallatin, Hamilton, Hardin, Pope, Saline, Wabash, Wayne, White

Quick Links

• Region 20 Media Coverage

• Region 20 Facebook Group

• Past Council Meeting Notes

• Region 20 Resource Guide (SI Families)

• View Regional Data Report (IECAM)

• Frequently Asked Questions

Action Council Members

• Alesha Allen, Bela Early Learning Center, Principal

• Alisa Adams-Miller, Community Program Service, Head Start Director

• Beth Conner, Little Sprout Learning Center, Center Director

• Chelsee Miller, Walmart, Pharmacist

• Hannah Hyder, Wayne County Health Dept, Prevention Initiative Supervisor

• Jennifer Worthen, Southern Seven Health Department, Health Educator

• Kathy Murphy, Prevention First, Special Project Coordinator

• Kristin Stewart, Egyptian Health Department, Youth Mental Health Counselor

• Lara Shaw, Centerstone, Infant Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant

• Meagan Greenwood, Child Advocate, Parent/Family Member Representative

• Megan Ragan, Child Advocate, Parent/Family Member Representative

• Misty Eftink, Egyptian Health Department, Community Engagement Specialist\Resource Coordinator

• Paige Rawls, CARITAS, Foster Care Case Manager

• Patricia Ingram, Ms. Patty Cakes Group Day Care, Owner & Director

• Paula Schnicker-Johnson, CCR&R-Project CHILD, Provider Services Coordinator & Quality Specialist

• Sheila Foster, Eldorado Elementary School, Principal

• Taylor Bodnar, Albion Community Health Center, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

• Tracie Griffith, CCR&R-John A Logan College, CCAP Case Manager

Family Council Members

• Brittany Mitchell, McLeansboro (Hamilton County)

• Cassidy Brown, Mcleansboro (Hamilton County)

• Christy Vaughan, McLeansboro (Hamilton County)

• Jaylee Boston, McLeansboro (Hamilton County)

• Jessica Johnson, Mcleansboro (Hamilton County)

• Katharine Karns, Eldorado (Saline County)

• Laura Danko, Mount Erie (Wayne County)

• Maude Harrison, Crossville (White County)

• Rowyn McAshton, Harrisburg (Saline County)

• Sara Nobles, Mount Erie (Wayne County)

Janice Crow

Janice Crow (she/her) is the Regional Council Manager for Region 20. Janice has been working in the field of Early Childhood Education for over 40 years. She has served in various capacities including Child Care Worker, Child Care Director, Parent Coordinator for the Pre-K grant, Extraordinary Care Aide, Home Visitor, and Coordinator of the 0-3 Prevention Initiative grant. In addition to her direct work in early childhood, Janice also directed the preschool advisory board. She volunteers in varying roles for her church, serves on the McLeansboro McCoy Memorial Library Board, and has served on several boards specializing in collaborative efforts throughout her community. Janice serves as the Hamilton-Wayne and White Counties Event Coordinator for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life.

Janice joined her husband Robert in marriage in 1984 and together they have been blessed with two children and two grandchildren. She was born and raised in McLeansboro, Illinois, and still resides there today.

Tracy Adams

Tracy Adams (she/her) is the Family and Community Engagement Specialist for Region 20. As a former Family Resource Developer, she has experience in helping students and families navigate the Mental Health system. She has also worked to connect families with community resources to meet needs and help children thrive. Tracy has two grown children and she and her husband live in her hometown of Galatia.

Darian Gage

Darian Gage (she/her) is the Region 20 Administrative Support. She has always lived in Southern Illinois. Darian received her bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies from Southern Illinois University Carbondale. She has worked primarily in the legal field since graduating and is excited to start her new career path at Birth to Five Illinois. When Darian is not spending time with her family and friends, she can be found either binging a TV series or reading a good book.