Staff

 Amanda Lee is our Site Director and she has been with NMCYF, since August 2017. Amanda plans and coordinates all schedules and activities for our students at PowerUP!. Along with programming she implements family outreach  components for the families we serve. She loves working with kids and providing them knowledge of basic life skills and character education. 

 Nancy Burtch is our Executive Director and she has been with NMCYF since August of 2024. Nancy retired from the Chillicothe R-2 School District as the Assistant Director at Grand River Technical School. She has worked with students in school for over 30 years. She enjoys the expectations and care the staff has for the students as well as the variety of experiences.

 Denise Garber is our Learning Center Coordinator. Denise is a retired fifth grade teacher that taught at Hale R-1 School for 29 years. Denise has degrees in Elementary Education and Early Childhood. Denise has been at Power Up since the summer of 2015.  She says that she loves children and being a part of their learning in their education.  She has 3 grown children of her own that are her pride and joy, and she can continue to be a positive influence in the lives of the children that attend Power Up.  

 Kaylynn Bingham is our Physical Education/Art Coordinator. Kaylynn has an undergraduate degree in Communication Disorder and Audiology with a Master's Degree in Speech Pathology. Kaylynn's background allows her to understand how important it is for students to work in small groups and receive accommodations in order for them to be successful academically and socially. Kaylynn enjoys working at Power Up, because it allows her to continue her passion of personalizing instruction in Physical Education and Art.  

 Amy Taylor is our STEM Coordinator.  Amy has a degree in Elementary Education and Special Education. She has a Mater's Degree in K-12 Leadership.  Amy teaches fifth grade at Chillicothe R-2.  She has taught for over 16 years.  She says that she enjoys teaching Stem at Power Up, because it allows students to think outside of the box.  She enjoys watching each child problem solve in his or her own unique way.  Amy loves the values that PowerUp! teaches children. 

 Kalee Collis is our Centers Coordinator.    She plans and facilitates group games which require students to interact with others, use problem solving skills and learn to win or lose gracefully.  She is attending North Central Missouri College to earn her Associates Degree in Early Education.  Kalee plans to be a Preschool Teacher. She says that she loves working at PowerUp!, because the environment is gratifying for every adult and child. We have a team that helps everyone. 

 Tiffany Cassidy assists students in their rotations. Tiffany works at Chillicothe R II Schools during the day and then comes to NMCYF to continue serving our students. 

 Noah Tomlinson is a YPA for STEM. He is currently taking classes in Computer Science. Noah enjoys seeing the kids everyday and seeing how much they change everyday. 

Liz Lance is a YPA for Art and PE. Liz is currently taking college classes online. She enjoys the students and is very artistic!

 Gracie Swank assists with rotations and parent pickup and has completed classes for her teaching degree.  Gracie appreciates the experience she gains at PowerUp! as well as the students being her best friends! 

 Linda Lee assists our Site Coordinator with the daily activities for our students. Linda also helps with food preparation, dismissal, and various tasks.