A Note from the Executive Director
VIPS believes the families we serve deserve to be taught by the highest level educators in the field of visual impairment and blindness to help each child reach their highest potential. VIPS is nationally recognized because we strive to attract only highly certified, compassionate, skilled team members concentrating on continuous improvement and industry advancements. I am so very proud to introduce our amazing teachers, instructional assistants and the critically important administrative team that help to make our services possible.
Diane Nelson
Executive Director
VIPS Louisville
Diane M. Nelson
Executive Director
Kathy Mullen
Director of Education
Team Members
Justine Aycock
Lead Donor Engagement Officer
Suzanne Bigbee
Classroom Assistant
Jenny Castenir
Family Services Coordinator
Carol Dahmke
Human Resources & Office Manager
Kristan Decker
Classroom Assistant
Rebekah Dunda
Classroom Assistant
Ashley Emmons
Teacher of the Visually Impaired | Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist
Pauletta Feldman
Special Projects
Ashley Ford
Event Coordinator
Marchelle Hampton
Classroom Assistant
Debbie Hardesty
Classroom Assistant
Pamela Holladay
Teacher of the Visually Impaired
Brian Justice
Building, Grounds, & Maintenance
Paige Maynard
Teacher of the Visually Impaired
Staci Maynard
Teacher of the Visually Impaired
Juanita Miles
Preschool Director | Developmental Interventionist
Jan Moseley
Visual Impairment Specialist
Brenda Pharris
Classroom Assistant
Sarah Potter
Classroom Assistant
Elaine Reed
2's Class Lead Teacher
Joni Santiago
Classroom Assistant
Kirsten Schmidt
Guest Relations | Volunteer Coordinator
Julia Sleder
Teacher of the Visually Impaired | Preschool Teacher
Emma Strange
Classroom Assistant
Emily Thornton
Database Coordinator
Malinda Vogel
Classroom Assistant
Tracy Webb
Developmental Interventionist
Maury Weedman
O&M Specialist | Maintenance Manager
Christina Welsh
Controller
VIPS Central Kentucky
Kelly Easton
Regional Director
Mary Smyth
Grants Specialist
Team Members
Lesley Lusher
Developmental Interventionist
Dixie Marz
Teacher of the Visually Impaired
Tammy Maynard
Developmental Interventionist
VIPS Indiana
Meredith Howell
Director of Development
Team Members
Kim Berghoff
Blind/Low Vision Specialist
Rita DeVore
Office & Volunteer Coordinator
Michelle Flora
Blind/Low Vision Specialist
Amy Nichols
Teacher of Blind/Low Vision
Tommie Roesch
Teacher of Blind/Low Vision | Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist
Ashley Ross
Development Coordinator
Laurie Smiley
Teacher of Blind/Low Vision
David Sterne
Teacher of Blind/Low Vision | First Steps Coordinator | Cultural Quality Assurance Coordinator