Staff

Executive Director

Lisa Gibson

Executive Director
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Lisa has been employed with the Regional Science & Discovery Center since May 2001. Lisa started as the Site Manger when the center was located at the Arnot Mall location. In 2006, SDC decided to change its direction and become solely an outreach program. At that time, Lisa became the Business Manager and a few years later, became the Deputy Director. In 2018, Lisa was promoted as the Executive Director. She graduated from East Stroudsburg University with a BS in Hospitality Management. Lisa’s background is in Human Resources Management.

Director of Education

Christine Stull

Director of Education
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Christine joined the SDC staff in 2010 as an elementary and middle school educator for grades K-8. Christine is a NYS Certified teacher. Previously she served as a long-term substitute teacher for the Corning Painted Post School District.  Her responsibilities included creating original lesson plans to meet the diverse needs of students grades K-6 and working collaboratively with all teachers, parents, and staff. She is actively involved in community volunteer efforts.

Christine graduated with honors from Corning Community College with an A.A.S degree in Science. She then graduated Suma Cum Laude from Elmira College with undergraduate and graduate degrees in Childhood Education. She is a member of Phi Delta Kappa International Honor Society.

Educators

Cynthia Beecher

Educator
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Cynthia joined the SDC staff in 2017 as a part-time Pre-K educator. Within a few months, Cynthia was offered a full-time position developing our Pre-K program. Previously, Cynthia served regionally as a Preschool / Pre K / After School teacher at Creative Kids Preschool and More, creating and implementing age-appropriate lesson plans for youth. Cynthia graduated from Corning Community College earning a degree in Liberal Arts. She then graduated with honors earning a bachelor’s degree from Niagara University.

Makenzie Witter

Educator
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Makenzie comes to the SDC with a wealth of experience from working as the educator at the Glenn H. Curtiss Museum in Hammondsport, where she concentrated on creating aviation, engineering, and other STEAM programming for schools and public events. She also interned in the education department at the Allentown Art Museum and worked at the Corning Museum of Glass and the Rockwell Museum.

She earned a Master of Arts in Museum Professions, with a focus in Education, from Seton Hall University and a Bachelor of Arts from Albright College.

Courtney Berlin

Educator
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 Courtney is an experienced educator with a passion for working with young learners.  As a local substitute Pre-K teacher, she specialized in creating fun and educational activities that nurture creativity and early literacy skills through hands-on learning.  Her experience extended to summer camp instructor where she engaged school-aged children in fun and educational STEAM activities and lessons for 4 years.  As a youth cheerleading coach and volunteer with Girl Scouts of America, Courtney believes in creating a stimulating environment where every child can thrive and grow.

Courtney holds and Associate’s Degree in Baking and Pastry Arts, with a concentration in Chemistry, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Food Service Management from Johnson & Wales University.