Heather Benfield is the new Provider Support Coordinator

Ms. Heather Benfield is the new Provider Support Coordinator for the Wilkes Community Partnership for Children. She will be responsible for the Partnership’s goal of increasing the quality of child care in Wilkes County.  She will serve as a Child Care Resource and Referral liaison with the child care community by providing technical assistance and consultation to current and potential child care providers on issues such as classroom management, environmental rating scales, and licensing. Susan Cogdill, Executive Director of Wilkes Community Partnership for Children, stated, “The Partnership for Children is pleased to have Heather join the early childhood team.  Heather’s excitement and enthusiasm will be an asset to the children and families of Wilkes County.  We look forward to Heather sharing her knowledge and commitment to young children with our child care providers.”
Ms. Benfield has a Bachelor of Science degree from ASU in Elementary Education and is completing her B-K add on from East Carolina University. Heather has experience working in licensed childcare programs and most recently worked at Wilkes Developmental Day as a lead PreK teacher. She lives is Wilkes County with her son Grant.

Wilkes Community Partnership for Children, a local Smart Start agency, is a United Way support agency.