ECI Staff Biographies…

Hi, my name is Carri Baker and I am a Speech Language Pathologist for ECI.  I received a Bachelor of Science Communication Sciences & Disorders from Baylor University and a Master of Science Communication Sciences & Disorders from The University of Texas.  I began my career with ECI in 2000 working for ECI Pride in Round Rock (outside of Austin ) and have been working for this program since February of 2007.  I have a specific interest in children with feeding disorders and oral aversions.  I also have an interest in children with sensory integration disorders.  I have 2 Yorkies that I love dearly.  My hobbies are traveling, reading and going to the movies. 

Hi, my name is Patty Bigby and I am a Service Coordinator for the ECI program.  I have 2 sons, 2 daughters, and 2 grandsons.  I received a Bachelor and Masters degree in Social Work from Texas A&M University-Commerce and am a Licensed Bachelor Social Worker.  I have been working for ECI since January of 2007.  I enjoy helping families and babies overcome developmental delays and have been inspired by my grandson who is in the program.

Hi, my name is Carol Cooper and I am an Occupational Therapist with the ECI program. I am married with 4 sons and 8 grandchildren.  I received a Bachelor of Science degree from Texas Woman’s University and began working for ECI in 2000.  My role at ECI is to help children reach their fullest potential by addressing fine (use of small muscles) and gross (large muscles) motor skills, play and self-care.  An area that I take specific interest in involves the use of sensory skills or how a child relates to touch and movement and incorporates them into their play and relationships.  I also have an interest in play skills or how play is the work of children and should be enjoyable to them.

Hi, my name is Schelley Crockett and I am a Service Coordinator and Team Leader with the ECI program.  I was born and raised in Tulsa , Oklahoma and currently reside in Hunt County with my husband and 2 children.  I received a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from the University of Oklahoma and a Masters of Social Work from Texas A&M University-Commerce.  I am a Fully Qualified Early Intervention Specialist and a Licensed Master Social Worker.  I previously worked in the adult and child mental health field and worked as the Assistant Resident Camp Director of Magic Empire Council Girl Scouts in the summer of 2003.  I took about a year off and started a family and began working for ECI in June 2004.  

Hi, my name is Teresa Dennis and I am a Service Coordinator with the ECI program.  I am married with two children at home.  I live in Hunt County , out in the country, with 8 horses, 6 dogs, 11 cats, a goat, fish, and a hamster. I enjoy reading, scrapbooking and spending time with my children, husband and grandchildren. I received a Bachelor of Social Work from East Texas State University in 1980 and am a Licensed Bachelor Social Worker.  I became interested in Early Childhood Intervention when my daughter received ECI services in 1983.  I began working for ECI in 1985.  I have been a parent with a child that has had special needs and have seen how important services and family support is to Hunt County families. I enjoy working with the families in Hunt County and look forward to many more years of service. 

Hi, my name is Yesenia Franco and I am a Speech and Language Pathologist and Interpreter with ECI. I received a Bachelors and a Masters of Science in Speech and Language Pathology at Texas Women’s University and began working for ECI in 2000. I have a special interest in addressing feeding and oral motor problems in children. I am married and have three kids and enjoy living in Hunt County .

Hi, my name is Erika Furtch and I am a Service Coordinator for the ECI program.  I was born and raised in Paris , TX .  I graduated from Paris High School in 2001 and attended Paris Junior College where I received an Associates of Science degree.  I received a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies from Texas A&M University-Commerce in 2005 and received an Early Childhood Teacher Certification in 2006.  I begin working for ECI in July of 2006 and love every minute.  I choose to work for ECI because I love children and enjoy helping people.  I moved to Greenville in 2005 with my daughter.  In my spare time, I enjoy reading, cooking, watching movies and spending time with my family and friends.  

Hi, my name is Angela Holland and I am a Service Coordinator for the ECI program.  I have a Bachelors degree in Psychology and a Masters Degree in Social Work from Texas A&M University-Commerce.  I am an Early Intervention Specialist.  I am married and have a beautiful daughter and a lovable dog.  As a family, we enjoy hanging out with family and friends, working on our house or doing yard work, and playing games or watching TV.  I love working with children and families and feel blessed to be able to provide support for families through the ECI program.

Hi, my name is Heather Hughes and I am a Service Coordinator and Childfind Coordinator for the ECI program.  I graduated from Oklahoma State University with a degree in Human Development and Family Science concentrating on Child and Family Studies.  I am an Early Intervention Specialist and a Registered Infant Massage Instructor.  I began working for ECI in March of 2006.  When I am away from work, I enjoy spending time with my husband and cat and we are awaiting the arrival of our first child in January of 2008.

Hi, my name is Carol Lutz and I am a Speech and Language Pathologist for the ECI program. I received my Masters of Art in Speech and Language Pathology from the University of Tulsa . I have a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Pathology, a Speech Pathology License, and am certified by the Texas Board of Examiners. I began working for this program in January 2005. I specialize in neurological based communication disorders and oral motor/feeding disorders. I am married with 2 dogs. I enjoy quilting, crafts, gardening, and reading.

Hi, my name is Veronica Martinez and I am a Service Coordinator for the ECI program.  I moved to Sulphur Springs from Mexico ten years ago.  At that time I didn’t know English and I learned it in high school.  I graduated from Texas A&M University-Commerce with a Bachelors Degree in Social Work and am a Licensed Bachelor Social Worker and an Early Intervention Specialist.  I began working for ECI in January 2007 and really enjoy it.  I live with my mom, dad, four sisters, niece and nephew in Sulphur Springs and enjoy spending time with them and helping my dad on the dairy farm.

Hi, my name is Amanda McGee and I am a Data Entry & Medical Billing Specialist with ECI and the Fundraiser Coordinator. I attended Paris Junior College and East Texas State University (now Texas A&M University-Commerce) and began working for ECI in 2004.  I live with my husband, son, daughter, dog, and guinea pig.  When not at work, I enjoy spending time with my family and shopping with friends.  I enjoy working for this ECI program and getting to meet the children and families that we serve.   

Hi, my name is Phyllis Rhodes and I am the Fiscal & Billing Manager and Administrative Assistant with ECI.  I was supportive of ECI long before I came to work here.  One of my grandchildren received ECI services and would not have achieved the skills that he has today without Early Childhood Intervention services.  I began working for ECI in April of 2000.  When I am away from work, I enjoy being with my husband, 3 children, 5 grandchildren, and my dog.

Hi, my name is Charlene Scott and I am a Registered/Licensed Dietitian with ECI.  I attended both Texas Tech University and Texas A&M University-Commerce and have a Bachelors and a Masters of Science.  I began working for ECI in 1980.  I conduct nutrition assessments, intervention, and educate the families on proper nutrition for their children.  On my off time, I enjoy spending time with my husband, 3 sons, daughter, and 5 grandchildren.

Hi, my name is Angela Spradlin and I am the Program Director with the ECI program.  I received my Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Northwestern State University in Shreveport , Louisiana in 1994.  I became involved with ECI with my daughter when she was 8 months old.  ECI was a great support to my daughter and my family.  I began working for ECI in 2000 as the Intake Coordinator and became Program Director in 2004.  When I am away from work, I enjoy spending time with my husband, daughter, son, cat, and dog.

Hi, my name is Paula Wright and I am a Billing Specialist with the ECI program.  I attended Alvin Junior College for 1 year and began working for ECI in 2000. I reside in Hunt County with my husband and have one daughter and 2 grandsons. I am very active in my church and enjoy spending time with my family and friends.   

Hi, my name is Ale Silva and I am a Translator and Interpreter for the ECI program.  I am planning to attend Paris Junior College and Texas A&M University-Commerce to become a Social Worker so that I can help ECI families with their children.  I attended Greenville High School and began working for ECI in 2005.  I live in Greenville with my parents and 2 brothers and 2 dogs.  I am a member of a local Hispanic Baptist church and enjoy helping in the church activities.  When I’m not working, I enjoy helping people in the community when they are in need.  I love my job and I’m very thankful for the opportunity to work with the ECI program.  They are like my second family.