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SciWorks is the best place to work in Winston-Salem,
simply because of the excitement and amazement that
you get to see on the faces of children on a regular basis.
Also, being able to meet and interact with children who
have special needs is really heart-warming. I could not
ask for a more fulfilling job.
Michael Seaward,
Facilities/Exhibit Technician
I have loved working at SciWorks for
the last 22 years - where every day is
different. Our staff is like a family, and our
visitors are like guests in our home. There
are always new people to meet, new
things to learn, and the days are never
boring.
Kelli Isenhour, Vice President,
Programs and Education
SciWorks is the type of place where
all educators dream of working.
You get to teach full hands-on,
letting the guests problem solve
and experience something new. It’s
fun to see all ages as they continue
to learn. I also love working with
the world’s best volunteers and our
awesome SciWorks family!
Patty Langston, Educator/Presenter/
Volunteer Coordinator
I love working at SciWorks because
even though I am 46 years old and
thought I was done with my education,
I learn something new here every day
I work. Who would have thought?
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planetarium enables me to capture
the imagination of young people
as well as mature members of the
community. As a retired school
teacher of science, this is very
gratifying. When kids come in the door and gasp in
wonder, it is music to my ears! I love knowing
they will have fun while they are learning. We
are instilling in them a desire to explore and
experience that will carry them into adulthood.
Melissa Hilton, Visitor Services Supervisor/
Membership Coordinator
Bob Patsiga, Planetarium Assistant
SciWorks is full of energy. It is difficult to walk
in the door and not feel the excitement of the
visitors. I enjoy coming to work every day and
experiencing the love of science as it grows in
the eyes of the children. SciWorks can change the
future for children in North Carolina, and we all
get to be a part of that! There is no better joy.
I love seeing the kids come
in with their parents, and
leave having learned
something new and exciting.
Tyler Foster,
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Jennifer Hudson, Director of Development
I love working at SciWorks because every day is different, and I am
always learning something new. Also, being part of a wonderful
science center allows me to leave my office and walk around the
museum and outdoor park and see all of the visitors having a great
time learning and exploring the world around them.
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I love meeting a different array of people,
from infants to seniors. You meet different
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I’ve been here for 27+ years. The reason I
like SciWorks is the kids—to see the happy
faces of the kids. To see kids who drop to the
floor at the door because they don’t want to
leave—that says a lot. Lots of people who
used to come here as kids now bring their
own children here.
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There are many things that I love about
working at SciWorks, but probably the
most rewarding is being able to share my
passion for animals and nature, and my love
of learning, with others. Seeing a child (or
adult) light up with enthusiasm when they
meet an animal or learn something new
sparks me with excitement and furthers my
dedication to the mission of SciWorks.
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Natural Science Assistant/Educator
SciWorks is a great place to work. I enjoy having
a chance to provide interactive educational
exhibits for all our visitors, both young and old.
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making science
I love working at SciWorks
because it gives me the
opportunity to excite young
people about science. I am lucky
enough to be doing that both in
the SciWorks Planetarium and on
SciWorks Radio WFDD.
What I enjoy most about my job is interacting with the
community and watching their love for learning science
grow. Each day I am here I get the pleasure of seeing all
the enjoyment from the young and older visitor alike.
Experiencing a new burst of “WOW!” and “Oooh COOL!” is
like a jolt of energy, and I enjoy every moment.
I have always had a fondness for the “non-traditional”
educational setting, leading all the way back to my own
childhood. If I were asked where and what I’d like to do
on a vacation, my answer was always “go to the museum,
state park or aquarium.” And my love for SciWorks (and
previously the Nature Science Center) sprouted to a deep
passion when I was volunteering in the facility at age 15
and 16, and it has grown ever since. SciWorks has deep
roots here in Forsyth County, kind of like a rite of passage
for the inquisitive minded, and I want to always be a part
of that love for learning.
Shawn Fitzmaurice, Planetarium
Technician/SciWorks Radio Host
and Producer
I enjoy SciWorks because it affords me an
opportunity to work with astronomy in the
planetarium. I also enjoy the friendship
and company of my fellow employees.
Dave Gosinski, Planetarium Assistant
Christy Ferguson, Scheduling Coordinator
Coming to work is interest-driven. We
live in an amazing world (and beyond).
Learning about it and sharing with others
is exciting and meaningful.
I just love the people that come in! These
people are so great, they just make my day!
And they tell me that I make THEIR day!
Shirley Young, Facilities Assistant
Phyllis Weatherly-Rosner, Educator
The best thing about working with SciWorks is that nothing
is routine – every day is different. It’s been a rewarding 23
years working with SciWorks and its great staff.
Carl Nisbet, Vice President, Facilities and Grounds
Income and Expenses
7/1/2013 to 6/30/2014
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12%
NC
6%
Forsyth Co.
13%
Earned
Income
41%
Personnel &
Program
Development
Maintenance, etc.
Fundraising
28%
Exhibit Dev. & Maint.
Operating Supplies
Other
Advertising &
Fundraising
Prof. Services
Cost of Merch.
Travel, etc.
Total Operating Revenue: $1,391,430
Total Operating Expenses: $1,373,050
Earned Income ....................................................$568,816 Personnel & Program Development .....................$780,395
Fundraising .........................................................$391,687
Maintenance, Utilities & Insurance ......................$234,257
Forsyth County....................................................$180,336 Advertising & Fundraising .....................................$99,601
City of Winston-­Salem ........................................$166,910 Exhibit Development & Maintenance ....................$81,705
State of North Carolina .........................................$83,681 Professional Services ..............................................$66,234
Operating Supplies ..................................................$46,748
Cost of Merchandise Sold .......................................$37,600
Other/Leases/Dues ..................................................$16,773
Travel & Meetings ....................................................$9,737
SciWorks Board of Directors 2013-2014
Officers
Michael Myers, Chair
Attorney, Bell Davis & Pitt
Patricia A. Shugart, Vice Chair
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Michael Lischke, Ed.D., MPH, Treasurer
Associate Dean, Continuing Medical Education
Director, Northwest AHEC
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Shandra Nanette Stout, Secretary
Attorney,Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, LLP
Members
Anthony Atala, M.D.
W.H. Boyce Professor and Chair of the Department of
Urology at Wake Forest University; Director of the Wake
Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine
Mark Baker
Forsyth County Commissioner;
Principal, Salem Baptist Christian School
Martin M. Baker
Senior Vice President, Baker and Associates LLC
Heather Bumgarner
Human Resources Consultant, People Development Partners
Jonathan M. Cochrane
Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor,
BB&T
Joel Cook
Vice President of Application Development, Inmar
Hunter H. Coords
Senior Vice President, Private Client Services,
First Tennessee
Doug Cruitt
Healthcare Tech Consultant
Drew Davis
Attorney and Educational Consultant
Elizabeth Davis
Customer Service Manager, Carolina Liquid Chemistries
James Dickerson, Ph.D.
Retired Research Scientist, RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company;
Retired Chemistry Teacher, Salem Academy
Steven R. Feldman, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor of Dermatology,
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
Adrienne Fletcher
Adrienne Fletcher Photography
Craig A. Gunckel
Executive Vice President/General Manager, RockTenn
Edward Jones
Deptuty County Manager,
Forsyth County Government Center
Paul Jones, III
Managing Director,
General Espresso Equipment Corporation
Jeff MacIntosh
Winston-­Salem City Council Member;
Realtor, Leonard Ryden Burr
John S. Millard
Business Relations Executive, Duke Energy
Laura Miller
Attorney, Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
Phillip Morgan
Community Relations Manager, Northern Region,
Piedmont Natural Gas
Stacy J. Petronzio
Susan Q. Phelps, Ph.D.
Dean, Educational Partnerships,
Forsyth Technical Community College
S. Margaret Pike, J.D.
Attorney, Contract Legal Services;
Managing Member, Graduate Enterprises, LLC
Alex Powers, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Neurosurgery,
Wake Forest Baptist Health
Brenda A. Scronce
Bryan D. Spach
Area Sales Manager, Vulcan Materials Company
Benika J. Thompson
Science Program Manager,
Winston-­Salem/Forsyth County Schools
Eric Tomlinson, DSc, Ph.D.
President, Wake Forest Innovation Quarter;
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Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
Peggy Valentine, Ed.D.
Dean, School of Health Sciences,
Winston-­Salem State University
Meredith Welch
Biology Teacher, Summit School
Errol Wint
Project Manager, Caterpillar Inc.
Ex Officio
Paul Kortenaar, Ph.D.
Executive Director, SciWorks
Full-time Staff
Part-time Staff
Kevin Caesar
Natural Sciences Coordinator
Carol Clarke
Finance Specialist
Christy Ferguson
Scheduling Coordinator
Shawn Fitzmaurice
Planetarium Technician/Radio Host and Producer
W. Sam Hancock
Vice President, Finances and Administration
Melissa Hilton
Visitor Services Supervisor/Membership Coordinator
Jennifer Hudson
Director of Development
Kelli J. Isenhour
Vice President, Programs and Education
Paul Kortenaar, Ph.D.
Executive Director
Carl Nisbet
Vice President, Facilities and Grounds
Melissa Perryman
Natural Science Assistant/Educator
Michael Seaward
Facilities/Exhibit Technician
Phyllis Weatherly-­Rosner
Educator
Adam Wilson
Exhibits Manager
Teresa Dean
Visitor Services Assistant
Katherine Goodell
Visitor Services Assistant
David Gosinski
Planetarium Assistant
Jonathan Gunter
Visitor Services Assistant
Kirsten Henkenius
Online Marketing Coordinator
Karla Jeselson
Animal Curator
Patty Langston
Educator/Presenter/Volunteer Coordinator
Allyson McCauley
Marketing Coordinator
Justin Nichols
Planetarium Technician
Robert Patsiga, Ph.D.
Planetarium Assistant
Ronzo Reid
Facilities Assistant
Sanford Rosner
Facilities Assistant
Teresa Slaughter
Facilities Assistant
Bobbie Tucker
Science Shop Manager
Alex Warthen
Animal Care Assistant
Tommy Vestal
Visitor Services Assistant Supervisor
Shirley Young
Facilities Assistant
making
science
The best part of SciWorks is working
with the amazing staff; it’s a family-like
community. The people make it feel like
a big family.
Alex Warthen, Animal Care Assistant
SciWorks is fun, with
great people.
Teresa Slaughter,
Facilities Assistant
fun
I have worked here 20 years, and I still
love coming here every day and seeing
the staff and visitors.
Sam Hancock, Vice President,
Finances and Administration
exciting
making science
I have enjoyed educating children and adults
for the past 20 years and forging friendships
with many of our regular visitors and
members.
Kevin Caesar, Natural Sciences Coordinator
I love working at SciWorks
because I get to meet
so many different kinds
of people! It’s a new
experience every day.
Katherine Goodell, Visitor
Services Assistant
It’s a wonderful bonus in life if you are
passionate about your work, and I am lucky
to feel that way about my job at SciWorks.
I love creating fun, new events for our
Members and other visitors because I get to
dream up something that MY family would
enjoy attending and make it happen. And,
even more importantly, I’m grateful to work
with a family of other passionate, committed
employees . . . all of whom care deeply about
this museum and our community.
Ally McCauley
Marketing Coordinator
I love it here—I love the people, I love my coworkers, I love
the work. I’ve been here since 1990. It’s been a joy to come to
work every day, and it’s been an education to me also.
Bobbie Tucker, Science Shop Manager
SciWorks: By the Numbers FY 2013-2014
85,103
Total
Annual
Attendance
11.3%
Increase
242
7,225
Volunteer and Intern Hours
35 864
Volunteers & Interns
39% Increase
Number of Counties Served
28 in NC + 7 in VA
3,111 13
Facebook Fans
Full-Time Staff
Twitter
Followers
17
Part-Time Staff
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science
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