Phone Number

859.491.9191

Email Address

contact@zembrodteducationcenter.org

104 W. Pike Street

Covington, KY 41011

ZEMBRODT EDUCATION CENTER

The Zembrodt Education Center (ZEC) was created to give people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) opportunities to reach their highest potential educationally, residentially, socially, and vocationally. An extension of the Point Arc, ZEC strives to increase growth and support for individuals and families in the Greater Cincinnati region.

What’s New

Now Offering Supported Employment

Matching our individuals with jobs they love so they can enter the workforce with confidence.

Meet Our Team

Members of the ZEC team strive to use their expertise to help the education center reach their goals and better serve families.

Brandon Releford

Brandon Releford

Executive Director of Education

Oversees the Zembrodt Education Center operations, programming, and community partnerships.

Regina Watts

Regina Watts

Activities Director / IT Manager

Plan weekly activities such as basketball, bowling, softball as well as dances and week-long vacations out of state.

Katie Lanham

Katie Lanham

Transition Coordinator

Manages Transition Programming, including Pre-Vocational & Career Exploration classes and Summer Work Experience.

Brittney Burkholder

Brittney Burkholder

Supported Employment Coordinator

Oversees the Supported Employment Program. Gets to know job-seekers and their unique skillsets and interests and then matches them with a company’s unmet needs.

Brigid Matlock

Brigid Matlock

Transition Program Instructor, Individualized Services

Visits schools directly and teaches the Pre-Vocational and Career Exploration curriculum on a one-on-one environment. She also reports student successes to community partners.

Laura Gentry

Laura Gentry

Social Communication Coordinator

Teaches skill building related to social interactions and time management and runs the PEERS program.

Susan Carter

Susan Carter

Transition Program Instructor

Assists in instructing the Pre-Vocational and Career Exploration Curriculum and reports student successes to community partners.

Alex Anderson

Alex Anderson

Supported Employment Specialist

Gets to know job-seekers and their unique skillsets and interests and then matches them with a company’s unmet needs.

Jean Dryer

Jean Dryer

Supported Employment Specialist

Gets to know job-seekers and their unique skillsets and interests and then matches them with a company’s unmet needs.

SUPPORT THE ZEC

ZEC is committed to providing first-class activities, programs, and support for all individuals and families, regardless of financial means. We rely on the generous support of members in the community to offer our services to an often underserved and overlooked group in society. Please consider donating to ZEC to help us continue our critical mission.