The Potter County Education Council’s (PCEC) Early Learning Team is comprised of educators and other professionals who work with young children in the field of early childhood education and related fields. The members of the team are dedicated to their mission and vision to enhance the learning and development of Potter County’s young children in order to prepare them for success during their school years.
The Potter County Early Learning Team Mission:
To provide parents and families in Potter County information and resources to enhance the learning and development of their young children (birth to 5 years).
The Potter County Early Learning Team Vision:
To ensure that all young children in Potter County have quality early learning opportunities that will prepare them to be successful during their school-age years.
Team Members:
Dr. Michele Moore, Executive Director
Potter County Education Council
Mr. Doug Morley, Board President
Potter County Education Council
Mrs. Amy Jacobs, Supervisor
IU #9 Preschool Intervention
Ms. Lisa Eliott, Service Coordinator
IU #9 Preschool Intervention
Mrs. Michelle Reilly, Quality Coach
Early Learning Resource Center
Mr. Thomas Patterson, Administrator
Potter County Human Services
Mrs. Christine Koss, Quality Coach
Early Learning Resource Center
Mrs. Julia Foster, Executive Officer
Clearfield League on Social Services
Mrs. Lisa Ruffner, NW Region Grant/Field Coordinator
Clearfield League on Social Services
Mr. Thomas Patterson, Administrator
Potter County Human Services
Mrs. Darcy Shutt, Program Specialist
Potter County Human Services
Mrs. Wendy Bailey, Principal
Northern Potter Children's School
Mr. Clyde Pierce, Superintendent
Galeton Area School District
Ms. Erin Feibig, Preschool Teacher
Austin Area School District
Dr. Rebecca Parks, Associate Professor
Early Childhood Education
Mansfield University
Ms. Danielle Kisko, Early Intervention Service Coordinator for Potter County
SAM-Inc.
Ms. Candi Hand, Director of Testing Services and Summer Camp Coordinator
Potter County Education Council
Events & Programs
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library has come to our area!
- Austin Area School District
- Coudersport Area School District
- Galeton Area School District
- Northern Potter School District
- Oswayo Valley School District
- Port Allegany School District
- Smethport Area School District
To learn more about the history and mission of this program, please visit https://imaginationlibrary.com
Family Reading Night
The Early Learning Team has participated in several school districts’ family reading night events. These types of events provide an opportunity to share with families the services and programs the Potter County Education Council and the Early Learning Team have to offer area residents. Please contact the Potter County Education Council if you are interested in having the Early Learning Team participate in your district’s family reading night.