Become a Board Member!
The STARS Board of Review is looking for new representatives.
Please see the application procedure further down the page for more details.
STARS Board Of Review
The STARS Board of Review makes recommendations to the Wyoming Department of Family Services and Wyoming STARS regarding the STARS program. Ultimately, the decision-making power rests with the Wyoming Department of Family Services. The STARS Board of Review has four meetings annually as needed. Board members are expected to attend all meetings and be active participants. The STARS Board of Review members hold three-year terms.
STARS Board Of Review FAQ
- Do they have to travel to meetings? Yes, on occasion although many meetings are via conference call.
- Do they get paid? No
- If they have to travel to meetings do they get reimbursed for expenses? Yes, for mileage and meals at the state rate. If there is an overnight stay the Wyoming Children’s Action Alliance will pay for the hotel room.
STARS Board Of Review Members
Contact Your Board Representative
Contact your STARS Board of Review Representative for to discuss issues or concerns regarding Wyoming STARS. If you would like to speak with your representative directly, please contact Wyoming STARS at 1-800-400-3999 to obtain your representative’s telephone number.
Members
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Shari Jenkins
Head Start/Center Provider, Cheyenne shari@calc.net
Term: 9/2008-9/30/2011 -
Pauline Fross
Developmental Preschool, Lander pfross@wyoming.com
Term: 11/2007-9/30/2010 -
Susan Collamer
Family Child Care Home Provider, Saratoga kscollam@union-tel.com
Term: 12/1/09-9/30/2012 -
Jennifer Zook
Child Care Centers, Laramie openschool1@aol.com
Term: 2009-2012 -
Laura Stadtfeld
Family Child Care Home, Casper wyosplitsecond@yahoo.com
Term: 2009-2012 -
Melissa King
Family Child Care Home, Gillette mlking@bresnan.net
Term: 2/2009-9/30/2012 -
Jo Madson
Child Care Center, Sheridan jom@actaccess.net
Term: 3/2008-9/30/2011 -
Penny Hotovec
Center Provider, Powell mpjahoto@aol.com
Term: 2/2008-9/30/2011 -
Jennifer Leonhardt
Family Child Care Provider, Lovell mjleonhardt@tctwest.net
Unexpired Term: 2007-2010 -
Marie Wilson
Licensed Child Care Center Provider & Trainer marie@ywcasweetwater.org
Unexpired Term: 2007-2010
Advisory Members (non-voting)
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Deanna Frey
Wyoming STARS, Cheyenne dfrey@wykids.org -
Rose Kor
Wyoming STARS, Cheyenne rkor@wykids.org -
Michelle Weber
DFS, Cheyenne mweber@state.wy.us -
Anita Sullivan
Department of Education asulli@edu.state.wy.us" -
Sue Bacon
DFS, Cheyenne sbacon@state.wy.us -
Linda Crowder, executive director
Childcare Finder, Casper exdir@wyoming.com
Become a Member of The STARS Board of Review
The STARS Board of Review is looking for new representatives!
One of the following positions remains to be filled:
| Term | Region | Counties | Representing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vacant | New three year term beginning in 2010 | 1 | Laramie,Goshen & Platte | Home Providers |
| OR | ||||
| Vacant | Unexpired term ending in 2012 | 3 | Natrona, Converse & Niobrara | Home Providers |
In addition, another position on the board will be expiring on 9/30/2010. That position currently represents developmental preschools on the board.
If you are interested in making a volunteer contribution to the STARS program by becoming a board member, please fill out an application:
and send it to:
Wyoming Children’s Action Alliance
3116 Old Faithful Road
Suite 100
Cheyenne, WY 82001
