Meet our Staff!
Daniela Coppess is currently 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 currently a Program Coordinator 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 currently a Program Coordinator 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 currently a 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 currently a 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 currently a Parent Aide 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!