Dore Jackson Team
 | Neal Stephens - Program Coach Neal became a Dore Champion in 2003, when he completed the Dore Program. He first noticed changes on the basketball court in his ball handling, spatial awareness, and free throw percentage, but, upon retaking the ACT college entrance exam, he was blown away by his improvement in his reading score! Ever since, Neal has continued to follow the stories of other Dore Champions. He graduated from Harvard College in 2009 and 'officially' joined the Dore team in 2010 as a program coach. Neal enjoys spending time with his family, playing sports, and talking about Dore, of course! Time at Dore: Since 2002 |
Dr. Mark Yeager - Program Practitioner Dr. Yeager describes Dore as having combined many of the things he has observed and learned through the years into a structured and efficacious program. Upon hearing many of the testimonials of clients and witnessing their and our excitement, Dr. Yeager joined the Dore team with the expectation of encouraging others to join the thousands of Dore Champions who have completed the program successfully worldwide. Having been referred to as the "Father of the Mississippi Autism Movement," Dr. Yeager has served individuals with learning, attention, and social skills difficulties since 1975. He is a co-founder of TEAAM (Together Enhancing Autism Awareness in Mississippi) and the author of the Autism Bill of Rights. Dr. Yeager pours much of his energy into running adventure-based programs for individuals with autism spectrum disorders and related developmental disabilities at The Center Ridge Outpost in Smith County, Mississippi. Time at Dore: Since 2011 |  |
 | Kate Sistrunk - Jackson Office Manager Kate has sought opportunities to work with others and help increase their knowledge since she studied in college. Having been a teacher, worked with children at Sylvan Learning Centers, and eventually served as the Center Director for one of Sylvan's Central Mississippi Centers, Kate understands the value of improving the core ability to learn! Kate helped pilot a program for Early Childhood Development with Mississippi State University before joining the Dore team. She looks forward to offering the Dore Program to impact the lives of children and adults in Mississippi! Kate finds the most enjoyment from hanging out with her family and having fun! Time at Dore: Since 2011 |
Mell Ann Scarborough, FNP - Program Practitioner Mell Ann became intrigued by the stories of Dore clients when she learned about the program in early 2010. Eager to join the team, Mell Ann visited the Dallas office to learn more and joined the Mississippi team soon thereafter. Mell Ann is a certified nurse practitioner and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field, including having operated her own clinic in Florence, Mississippi, before moving to her current home in Mendenhall. She has served on the board of directors at Simpson Academy and currently practices at Magee General Hospital in Magee, Mississippi. Time at Dore: Since 2010 |  |
 | Joe Stephens - Director Joe met Wynford Dore at the Harvard Business School Owner President Management Program in 1993. Since Joe had worked with individuals with learning difficulties for 25 years, Wynford knew Joe would be interested in helping him bring Dore to the US in 2002. Joe traveled to England, spent time around the development team, met many excited clients at the Dore Center, and has been passionate ever since to enlighten the US about this wonderful program. Time at Dore: Since 2002 |
Angela Stephens – Office Coordinator Angela has been a Dore supporter since the beginning. She has coached many Dore clients—including her children!—through the Dore program, and has seen the results firsthand. Angela enjoys spending time with her family, traveling (to the beach!), and local sporting events. Time at Dore: Since 2002 |  |
 | Linda Warren - Accountant
Linda has a history of helping people. She is an active volunteer in her local church community with special focus on children’s activities. At the office, Linda assures that the financial duties are well-attended and is truly inspired by the positive stories that are so commonly shared among the Dore team. She often expresses her amazement that the lives of children can be so drastically improved without the need for medication! When she's not staring at her computer or out the window, Linda enjoys spending time with her husband, Bob, and her rescued Wire-haired Terrier, Sweetie.
Time at Dore: Since 2009 |
Dessie Garner - Administrative Assistant Dessie is an organization specialist and ensures Linda is kept in line! She enthusiastically attends to her office duties knowing that the Dore Program makes a big difference in the lives of children and adults with learning difficulties. She enjoys getting together with family and friends; flower gardening; the family dogs, Old Man and Beauty, who need the Dore Program; and eagerly waits for the Notre Dame football season to begin each fall. Time at Dore: Since 2009 |  |
 | Kristy Manor - Program Specialist Being the parent of a special needs child led Kristy to want to help children and adults with learning differences, and after witnessing the changes Dore is making in the lives of so many local clients, Kristy knew she had to be a part of the program. Kristy holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Mississippi Medical Center and a minor in Exercise Physiology from Mississippi College. She is detail-oriented and is trained in ABBLS--Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills--an assessment program and skills tracking system for children with language and learning deficits. Kristy enjoys spending time with her family, biking, and exercising.
Time at Dore: Since 2011 |
