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!