Goldsboro, North Carolina
101 Bear Creek Rd.
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 751-9089
(800) 760-0665
goldsboro@asmallmiracleinc.com
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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 clients and their families.
Goldsboro was the start of our therapeutic horseback riding program and today the majority of our clients in Goldsboro continue to enjoy this activity at Stepping Stone Therapeutic Riding Center in Goldsboro. Our clients 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 clients love to participate and have become very good riders.
We have a corporate membership to the local YMCA so our clients can swim, walk the track, shoot basketballs, and work out with the supervision and assistance of our staff. We also, through a generous donation from the Kinston Indians, have been able to provide free game tickets to our clients and their families.
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 a monthly Community Outings Program to enhance the socialization and community opportunities for our clients in Goldsboro and the surrounding area. Upcoming community outings include Chuck E. Cheese, a Horseback Riding Show and Ice Cream Social, Summer Fun at the Pool, bowling, and more.
The Goldsboro Team
Janet Presson, President
Please see the section entitled “Our Team Leader”
Ann Newsome, VP
Ann Newsome, our Vice President, originally joined ASM in 1998 as a QP. She steadily moved up the ranks and now oversees our four offices, over 300 clients, and over 400 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, CFO
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
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 Assistant Program Director of the Goldsboro office in 2006. 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.
Yolanda Faison
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 client-specific goals. She has attended PECS training and is an NCI Part A Instructor.
Verna Rouse
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.
Felecia Williams
Felecia Williams graduated from Saint Augustine’s College in 2000 with a B.A. in Psychology and is currently enrolled in a Master’s Psychology program with Capella University. In January 2007 Felecia began working at ASM as a QP, bringing with her a wealth of experience including having taught for one year at Howell’s Child Care Center, being a Substance Abuse Education Specialist with Wayne County Mental Health, a Research Assistant with UNC-Chapel Hill and a Program Coordinator with Greene County Health Care. Her last professional position as a QP/Case Manager for a private mental health agency led to her interest in working with ASM.
Jill McMullin
Jill McMullin graduated from Park University (North Dakota) in 2004 with a Bachelor's Degree in Social Psychology. After obtaining her degree, she worked in the Special Education Department at Hatton Public School. In 2006 Jill moved to North Carolina where she attended AB Technical Community College in Asheville to obtain her diploma in Practical Nursing and become an LPN. Jill’s experiences in the school system with children with special needs led to her becoming a AP with our agency in October of 2007. She has since been promoted to QP and become an integral part of our team in Goldsboro.
Sonya Armstrong-Bryant
Sonya Armstrong-Bryant 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.
Ashley Gray
Ashley Gray 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 will be attending Wayne Community College in Fall 2008 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 McFarland
Leslie McFarland joined ASM in September of 2007 and is the Accounts Manager Assistant. 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 Mount Olive College pursuing a Bachelors Degree in Medical Office Management.
Robin Clark-Marti
Robin Clark-Marti joined our staff as the Billing Accounts Manager in July of 2007. She will graduate from Mount Olive College in May of 2008 with a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration and Organizational Development with a minor in Accounting. Robin plans to begin work on her MBA soon after she graduates. She has approximately 5 years of accounting experience.