1890 Tommy's Rd.
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 751-9089
(800) 760-0665
goldsboro@asmallmiracleinc.com
Our agency originated in Goldsboro and our corporate office is still located there. While much of our administrative and policy work is done in Goldsboro, we also make plenty of time to have fun with our service recipients and their families.
Goldsboro was the start of our therapeutic horseback riding program and today the majority of our individuals in Goldsboro continue to enjoy this activity at Stepping Stone Therapeutic Riding Center in Goldsboro and The Gathering Place Stables in Kenly. Our service recipients also enjoy the many other animals living at the farm - goats, dogs, cats, llamas, and a burro.
Our staff are active in volunteering for Special Olympics and we have helped sponsor the local Equestrian Invitational in 2005 and 2006. Many of our service recipients love to participate and have become very good riders.
We have a corporate membership to the Goldsboro YMCA so our individuals can swim, walk the track, shoot basketballs, and work out with the supervision and assistance of our staff. Also, through a generous donation from the Kinston Indians, our service recipients are able to attend games for free.
We are fortunate to have an active local chapter of the Autism Society of North Carolina in Goldsboro and we provide free babysitting during the meetings so parents can enjoy themselves without worrying about their children.
Our Goldsboro office also offers monthly activities to include: Karaoke, movies, Wii, foosball, arts and crafts and many more plus our Community Outings Program (to enhance the socialization and community opportunities for our individuals served in Goldsboro and the surrounding area.) Upcoming community outings include Chuck E. Cheese, Ice Cream Social, Bowling, and more.
The Goldsboro Team
Janet Presson, President
Please see the section entitled “Our Team Leader”
Ann Newsome, Vice President
Ann Newsome, our Vice President, originally joined ASM in 1998 as a QP. She steadily moved up the ranks and now oversees our five offices, over 500 service recipients, and over 800 employees. Ann graduated from Atlantic Christian College (now Barton College) with a Bachelors degree in Sociology and a minor in Psychology in 1985. Following graduation, she worked as Coordinator of Health Services at WAGES, as a teacher assistant at Edgewood Community Developmental School, and as an Early Childhood Intervention Therapist at Wayne County Mental Health. Ann is also the Music Director at Christ Memorial Church and is active in advocating for children’s health issues.
Rusty Presson, Chief Financial Officer
Rusty Presson, our CFO, graduated from Auburn University with a Bachelors degree in Aviation Management in August of 1978 and a Masters degree in Aviation Science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in 1994. Rusty served almost 22 years in the US Air Force and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. During his time in service, he accumulated almost three thousand hours of flying time as a Weapons Systems Officer in F-4, A-6, F-111F, and F-15E aircraft. This included combat time in the first Gulf War to liberate Kuwait from the Iraqis. Rusty retired from the Air Force in January of 2001 and joined the ASM team as Chief Financial Officer. He is active in Special Olympics and lobbying at the state and federal levels for safer children’s vaccines.
Olivia Fredrick, Program Director
Olivia Fredrick graduated from University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill with her Bachelors degree in Psychology in 1996. She joined ASM in February of 2005 as a QP and was promoted to Program Director of the Goldsboro Office in the Spring of 2008. Her prior experience includes eleven years working with MR/DD, MR/MI, MI, and SA populations in the roles of Residential Counselor, Job Coach, Thomas S. Case Manager, and QP.
Verna Rouse, Assistant Program Director
Verna Rouse graduated from Atlantic Christian College (now Barton College) with a Bachelors degree in Business Administration in 1983. While in high school, she participated in a program providing one-on-one care for residents at Caswell Center in Kinston and enjoyed it so much she decided to work in the field of MR/DD once she graduated from college. For the next nine years, she worked in QP or supervisory roles in an ICF/MR residential home and a CAP provider agency. She joined ASM in May of 2003 as a QP and brought with her an extensive knowledge of the CAP-MR/DD program.
Yolanda Faison, QP
Yolanda Faison graduated from North Carolina Central University with her Bachelors degree in Psychology in 1997. She then taught as a Special Education Teacher for Wayne County Public Schools for four years, working with children with behavioral and emotional disorders and learning disabilities. She joined ASM in January of 2002 as a QP, bringing with her great experience writing IEPs and service recipient-specific goals. She has attended PECS training and is an NCI Part A Instructor.
Sonya Armstrong, QP
Sonya Armstrong graduated from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill in August of 1999 with a Bachelor's Degree in Speech Communication. Over the past few years, she has worked in various positions in the human services field and is a natural working with and helping others. Sonya's past experiences include employment as a Department of Social Services Social Worker and a QDDP/Lead Teacher with the Child Development Center in Wilmington. In addition, she spent a number of years as a special education teacher specializing in preschoolers in Duplin County, her home. She joined the ASM team as a QP in November of 2007.
Kristin Booth, QP
Kristin Booth, originally from West Virginia, graduated from West Liberty State College in 2005 with a Bachelors degree in Elementary Education, with minors in Special Education and Early Education. She relocated to Goldsboro, NC and worked in the Wayne County Public School System from August of 2006 to June of 2008. Her first year was as a kindergarten teacher and her second year was spent teaching children with special needs. She began working as a habilitation technician with A Small Miracle providing Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) during this period and decided to join our team full time as a QP in June of 2008.
Ashley Lewis, Office Manager
Ashley Lewis joined ASM in February 2008 and is the Office Manager for the Goldsboro office. She graduated from The Metropolitan Career and Technical Center in 2003. Ashley is currently attending Wayne Community College pursuing an Associates Degree in Business Administration. Ashley was the Administrative Assistant for a non-profit community development corporation in Providence, RI prior to relocating to Goldsboro.
Leslie Hicks, Assistant Office Manager
Leslie Hicks joined ASM in September of 2007 and is the Assistant Office Manager and CPR/First Aid Instructor for the Goldsboro Office. She graduated from North Johnston High School with Honors in 2005. Leslie became CNA 1 certified in 2006 and attended Johnston Community College briefly in 2006. She is now attending the University of Phoenix pursuing a Bachelors degree in Medical Office Administration.
Robin Bracisiewicz, Accounts Manager
Robin Bracisiewicz joined our staff as the Billing Accounts Manager in July of 2007. She graduated from Mount Olive College in May of 2008 with a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration and Organizational Development with a minor in Accounting. Robin is currently completing her MBA in Medical Administration and Accounting. She has approximately 8 years of accounting experience.
Tiffany Ray, QP
Tiffany Ray graduated from North Carolina Wesleyan College in 2004 with a Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice and a minor in Sociology. After college, she began working as a Community-Based Services Technician providing Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) for individuals with autism. In 2005, she began working as a Habilitation Technician with A Small Miracle Inc. before relocating to Virginia in 2006. In Virginia, she held positions as a Therapeutic Foster Care Case Manager and an In-Home Counselor. In November 2010, she returned to NC and joined the team as a QP for A Small Miracle Inc.
Janelle McCabe, Human Resource Director
Janelle joined A Small Miracle Inc., as the Human Resource Director, in December 2010. She graduated from Wayne Community College in 2008 with an Associates Degree in Arts. In December 2010, she graduated from North Carolina Wesleyan College with Honors in Business Administration. We are excited to have her on board!