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
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
Executive Director of Education
Oversees the Zembrodt Education Center operations, programming, and community partnerships.
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
Transition Coordinator
Manages Transition Programming, including Pre-Vocational & Career Exploration classes and Summer Work Experience.
Shannon Chalfant-Jones
Content Specialist
Creates marketing materials, helps coordinate events and manages the website and social media sites.
Jill May
ZEC Social Coordinator / Case Manager
Leads get-togethers with same-age peers for conversation, games, snacks, and events inside and outside of the center.
Laura Gentry
Social Communication Coordinator
Teaches skill building related to social interactions and time management and runs the PEERS program.
Brittney Burkholder
Employment Specialist
Get to know job-seekers and their unique skillsets and interests and then matches them with a companies 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.
