Meet Our 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.

 Kaylynn Bingham is our 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.  

Noah Tomlinson is our STEM Coordinator.  Noah is currently finishing a computer science degree and has taken education classes. He enjoys doing a wide variety of STEM activities with the students.

 Kalee Perry is our Administrative Assistant and Front Desk.   She helps the directors with documentation and communication, helps with behavior, and communicates with parents at pickup. 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. 

Kimberly Keith help in our Art rotation. She helps get supplies ready, clean up , and assist students. Kim enjoys seeing how the students change and grow at PowerUP!