Meet Our Board Members
Shannon Banks
Chapter President and Lead Link to VAAEYC Board
With nearly 15 years in the field of early childhood education, Shannon has had served as a volunteer, teacher, program coordinator, and director. She works to implement and support programming that develops the whole child, and prepares them to be active and engaged lifelong learners. Shannon is currently Director of Community Education at ReadyKids.
Jennifer Fry
Treasurer and Chapter Representative to VAAEYC Board
Jennifer Fry has 21 years of experience in the field of Early Childhood. She holds a BS in Elementary and ECE education and a Masters in Early Childhood Curriculum and Instruction. Her experience in the field includes kindergarten teacher for 15 years, assistant director for a child care center for 3 years, and now as a coach working for a variety of child care programs.
Hannah Anokye-gyambrah
Member-at-Large
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Brookes Sims
Treasurer
Brookes has been a member of the Piedmont Family YMCA staff since 2000. She began her YMCA career as a camp counselor, and eventually was promoted to Director of Child Care Services. Ms. Sims was the Co-Chair for the 2015 VAECE Conference, and currently serves as the President of VAAEYC.
Stephanie Massie
Secretary
Stephanie is a Child Care Quality Educator with ReadyKids a member of CVAEYC since 2007. Stephanie gained much of her child care experience in Durham North Carolina. Stephanie was the Co-Chair for the 2015 VAECE Conference.