Parent Information Center - Our Outreach Staff

Outreach Liaisons

Terri Dawson

Terri Dawson is the Executive Director of Parents Helping Parents of WY, Inc., since it's inception in 1991. She directs both the Parent Information Center and the Parent Education Network from the central office in Buffalo. She and her husband are the parents of three young adults; their middle child being Ted, with Down Syndrome. At 22 years old, Ted has recently moved out and is living independently with supports, in his own single apartment, and has fulltime employment. Terri has her BSW and her Masters of Public Administration from the University of Wyoming. She has been actively involved in Special Education issues for the past eighteen years, and speaks on parents rights and perspectives on Individuals with Disabilities Education Act around Wyoming and the nation. She is passionate about positive parent involvement in schools and working together to make a difference for ALL children.

Betty Carmon

Betty has three children. Peter, her eldest, has blessed her with 3 grandsons. Alex is her very talented daughter and her youngest is Steele who just happens to have Autism. Betty has been advocating for families for 14 years with a special interest in Autism. She has been appointed to our state's advisory panel for students with disabilities and was recently elected to her school board. Betty's main focus is providing the best education for all children and has taken an active role to provide just that.

Janet Kinstetter

Janet has three sons, ages 9 through 16. Paul, her youngest, has Autism. Janet comes to us having worked on the family ranch for the past 18 years with her husband, so she has lots of marketing, organizational and support skills to utilize for families.

Marcy Elton

Marcy lives in Casper and is the proud parent of an 8 year old daughter. As a University of Wyoming graduate with a Bachelors of Art in Elementary Education and Special Education certification, Marcy comes to PIC with over 11 years of experience in education and advocating for families. This includes 9 years of teaching special education from grades 6-12 in Powell, Cody and finally Casper. As an adult growing up with depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder, Marcy brings a passionate voice from personal experience on disabilities and special education supports to her position with PIC.

Anita Schwartz

Anita Schwartz lives in Cheyenne with her teenage daughter and 6 year old son, who was born with the metabolic disease, phenylketonuria (PKU). Anita also raised 3 now-grown “daughters.” The birth of her son and the realization that moms (and dads) occasionally need a helping hand to understand and provide the best life possible for their children encouraged her to get her Bachelors in Family and Community Service, and Special Education certification from the University of Wyoming. Anita comes with a background in case management working with adjudicated youth. She is looking forward to putting her diverse background to work for The Parent Information Center.

Jan Jones

Jan Jones is the parent of an adult child with multiple disabilities. She has many years of experience with the "process" of educating and providing for her daughter. With a degree in Sociology, Jan has helped people in different walks of their lives. Helping families is her present goal, helping them empower themselves in the right direction.

Michele Pena

Michele and her husband recently moved to Wyoming from Michigan and settled in Casper. They have four children between the ages of 1 and 15 years old, the oldest, Tyler, has Cornelia de Lange Syndrome (CdLS). Ever since Tyler was born, Michele has been a strong advocate and educated herself to actively pursue medical treatment and educational programs for her son. She has been involved in Special Olympics and other special education athletic programs. Michele is currently an awareness coordinator for the National CdLS foundation.

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