Care'N'Share Inc
Family Resource Center
Our Staff
Laura Lee Gaddess
(Executive Director)
Laura Lee joined the Care'N'Share as the Executive Director in 2021, but her work with Care'N'Share didn't start there! Laura Lee had held the position of Parent Program Facilitator for many years before stepping away for a brief period to explore another career path. She returned to Care'N'Share with a fresh outlook and plans to adapt the organization alongside the ever-changing challenges and obstacles.
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In her free time Laura Lee enjoys spending time with her family, doing miscellaneous crafts, refinishing projects and reading.
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Vicki Pollock
(Program Facilitator)
Vicki began her involvement with Care'N'Share as a parent, bringing her children to the center to attend playgroups. She later joined the staff in 1997, taking on the position of Playgroup Coordinator. Vicki develops and runs a variety of different programs we offer such as; playgroups, Backpack Adventures, Active Kids and School Readiness. She is an easygoing and optimistic person with a wealth of knowledge in child development making her a great fit for the role!
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When Vicki is not working she enjoys playing with her grandchildren (especially outdoors), preparing meals and enjoyng company around the table, as well as finding new and challenging patterns to knit.
Elise Coburn
(Canadian Prenatal Nutrition
Program Coordinator)
Elise began her engagement with Care’N’Share when she would attend playgroups and other programs as a parent with her 3 children, eventually becoming a board member and more recently, in 2024 she became a valued staff member. More recently, Elise has taken on the Canadian Prenatal Nutrition Program roll, helping to connect parents of infants to resources and teaching prenatal classes.
In her free time, Elise enjoys traveling with her children, homesteading and doing DIY projects. Keep an eye out for Elise at your baby group and say hi!
Nancy Drost
(Administrative Assistant)
Nancy has been a valued employee with Care'N'Share since 1994 when she was assigned the role of Administrative Assistant. Nancy does a great deal of her work behind the scene to keeps things running smoothly and jumps in to help wherever she is needed. Prior to accepting this position Nancy was an active parent attending programs Care'N'Share offered with her own children.
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In her free time Nancy enjoys going camping, spending time with family and going on special outings with her grandchildren.
Rene began her time with Care'N'Share when she would bring her child to our programs. More recently, she joined our team as a staff member when she was asked to lend a helping hand with the preschool readiness program.
After seeing her passion in the roll, she was offered a more permanent position facilitating playgroups in Boiestown and Doaktown. Rene is a gentle and kind person who is loved by the families she works with.
In her free time, Rene enjoys spending time with her children, being outside and watching K-Dramas.
Rene Lyons
(Child Program Facilitator)
Hannah Strout
(Child Program Facilitator)
Hannah began working for Care 'N' Share in the spring of 2024, as our summer student. Having done such a great job with her 2024 summer program, she's been happily welcomed back for another summer of fun as well as facilitating some regular drop-in playgroups. Hannah's happy demeanor and bubbly personality make her a great fit!
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When Hannah is not working, you can find her hanging out with her beloved dog, Chandler Bing, helping out with children's programs at her church, or studying psychology at Crandall University.