Meet our Staff!

Daniela Coppess is the Executive Director of Kids Restart.  She has been a member of the Kids Restart team since 2002.  Daniela has her Masters Degree in Psychology and Counseling.  She is a trained presenter for the Active Parenting Program®, Nurturing Parenting®,  Making Proud Choices Curriculum, the SELF curriculum and the TransParenting Program®. Daniela is currently enrolled in the Practicum for Theraplay®.  Daniela is also a certified Non-DOT Urine Specimen Collector and is currently in training to be certified in Hair Specimen Collection.

Martina Higgins is one of our Program Coordinators for the Visitation Center.  She has been a member of the Kids Restart team since 2003. Martina is a trained presenter for the Active Parenting Program® and TransParenting®. Martina is also trained in the ideals of Theraplay®.  Martina is a trained co-facilitator for the Making Proud Choices Program. ​Martina is currently in training to be certified as a Non-DOT Urine Specimen Collector. 

Iris Lord is one of our Program Coordinators for the Visitation Center.  She has been a member of the Kids Restart team since 2006. Iris has her Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Development, and she is a trained presenter for the TransParenting Program®.  Iris is a trained co-facilitator for the Making Proud Choices Program.  Iris is currently in training to be certified as a Non-DOT Urine Specimen Collector. 

Jo Rodriguez is the Family Aide for the In-Home Program and the Family Support Program. She has been a member of the Kids Restart team since 2017. Jo has her Bachelors Degree in Psychology. Jo is a trained presenter for the Active Parenting Program®, Nurturing Parenting Curriculum®, Making Proud Choices Curriculum and is trained as a facilitator for the SELF curriculum.  Jo is also a certified Non-DOT Urine Specimen Collector and is currently in training to be certified in Hair Specimen Collection.

Shronda Brooks is the Transporter for the Visitation Center.  She has been a member of the Kids Restart team since 2016.  Shronda is currently pursuing her Social Work degree.  Shronda is a trained co-facilitator for the Making Proud Choices Program. ​  Shronda is currently in training to become a facilitator in the Active Parenting Program® and in training to be certified  as a Non-DOT Urine Specimen Collector.

Octavius Murray is one of our Parent Aides for the In-Home Program. He has been a member of the Kids Restart team since 2018. Octavius has his Bachelors Degree in Child & Family Development and is working on a Masters Degree in Social Work. Octavius has 15 years of experience in the child welfare field. He is a trained presenter for the Active Parenting Program, for the SELF curriculum and Making Proud Choices Program.  Octavius is currently in training to be certified as a Non-DOT Urine Specimen Collector.

​All members of the Kids Restart team are trained in Pediatric CPR and First Aid!