About Us
How ZEC Started
The Zembrodt Education Center (ZEC) is an extension of The Point Arc. ZEC was created to increase growth and support for individuals and families in the Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati region. Founded in 1972, The Point Arc provides opportunities to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) to reach their highest potential educationally, residentially, socially and vocationally.
PURPOSE
The Zembrodt Education Center is a community in which all people are celebrated. ZEC fosters creativity and connection, learning and growth, and a spirit of belonging.
OUR Offerings
Activities Program
Transition PROGRAM
Social communication
Adult
education
OUR TEAM
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
Education Administrator
Manages Transition Programming, including Pre-Vocational & Career Exploration classes and Summer Work Experience.
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
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
Social Communication Coordinator
Teaches skill building related to social interactions and time management and runs the PEERS program.
Susan Carter
Education Advocate
Helps families navigate the arena of special education. Services include in-person and virtual conversations, ARC/IEP meeting accompaniment, and email communications with school staff.
Ron Haley
Transition Instructor
Assists in instructing the Pre-Vocational and Career Exploration Curriculum and reports student successes to community partners.
Jean Dryer
Supported Employment Specialist
Sharon Cross
Transition Instructor
Samantha Payne
Transition Instructor