Working together to give all children an equitable start
Four Rivers Early Learning and Parenting Hub works in collaboration with partners across communities in Gilliam, Hood River, Sherman, Wasco and Wheeler Counties to connect families with young children to helpful resources.
Our Mission
Develop and implement a coordinated approach, utilizing community strengths, meaningful relationships and collaborative partnerships, to leverage resources for Kindergarten readiness and enhanced early learning outcomes.
Support existing care and education programs and their growth
Expand early care and education program proficiency and/or capacity
Align to improve planning, communication and outcomes
Connect families to resources that are specific to their needs
Our Vision
A community where children thrive in stable and attached families, enter kindergarten ready to thrive and engage in meaningful learning, and to live in communities where people work together with intention and purpose for the greater good.
Our Goals:
Ensure children arrive at kindergarten ready to thrive
Families are stable and feel connected
Connect resources and programs to families to ensure better overall outcomes for young children
Our organization works across five sectors: Early Learning, Health, Human Services, K-12 Education, and Private Sector Partners.
Meet Our Team
The Four Rivers Early Learning and Parenting Team is dedicated to helping to connect all
families to services that can help them achieve success.
Director:
Shira Skybinskyy
SSkybinskyy@cgesd.k12.or.us
Coordinator:
Angela Bodwell
abodwell@cgesd.k12.or.us
Admin Assistant:
Nicole Tolmie
ntolmie@cgesd.k12.or.us
Interpreter/Translator & Eligibility Specialist:
Erica Hernandez
ehernandez@cgesd.k12.or.us
Region: Hood River, Sherman, Gilliam, Wasco & Wheeler counties
Backbone Organization: Columbia Gorge Education Serviec Department (CGESD)
Contract Executed: June 2105
Our Board
Amber Degrange - Chair | Sherman County
Jennifer Heredia - Vice Chair | Early Learning Services
DeeAnn Bohn - Secretary | Hood River County
Debby Jones | Wasco County
Elizabeth Farrar | Gilliam County
Eli Bello | Social Services
Nancey Patten | Childcare Resource and Referral
Jack Henderson | K-12 Education
Al Barton | Behavioral Health Services
Stacey Ayers | DHS District 9 Manager
Pat Sublette | Backbone Entity
Brandy Hornbrook | Wheeler County
Lexi Stickel | Health
VACANT | Business
Parent Representatives - See Parent Leadership Committee
Governance Board Meetings - Fourth Tuesday of every month
Current Openings
Health: The Hub is seeking a Board Member to represent the health sector who is knowledgeable and experienced to the health needs of our community.
Business/Community Members: The Hub is seeking a Board Member who represents local industry and/or community organizations.
Parent: The Hub is seeking a Board Member who is a parent and who resides in one of our five-county regions, and who is passionate about Early Learning and Parenting.
For historical board documents, please contact us.