Kristine Cunningham
Executive Director
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In 2019, Kristine was re-hired as the Executive Director of Mom’s House. She worked at Mom’s House from 1992-2005, when she resigned to stay home and raise her children. Kristine has a Bachelor’s of Science in Applied Social Science and an MBA, both from BU. She is very excited to be back at Mom’s House and is looking forward to helping the program grow and thrive!

Jesula Saintus
Program Director
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Jesula joined the Mom’s House team during the spring semester of April 2023 as our Program Director.  She brings us nine years of experience in early childhood education.  She completed her Bachelor of Science in child studies in November of 2022.  Jesula is presently working towards her MSW.  She looks forward to using her experience in childcare in her new position. She looks forward to supporting the families, staff, and volunteers.

Jesula is a mother of four boys when not working or completing schoolwork.  She says they keep her busy with their sports and school extracurriculars.  Her children are what motivate her and keep her going each day.  During her spare time, Jesula enjoys activities that help her relax and helps with her mental health. 

Jessica Palmer
Director of Family Services
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Jessica joined Mom’s House during the spring semester 2023.  She attended Marywood University where she received her MSW in 2018.  Prior to her own journey as a college student, she spent the years working with vulnerable populations, and raising her own four children.  She is now helping to raise her 3 grandbabies and is anxiously waiting for her 4th.  Jessica comes to Mom’s House with many years of personal and professional experience and is happy to join our family.  She is excited to be able to support our parents and their children through one of the most important journeys in their lives.

Diane Avery
Receptionist
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As a Founding Mom’s House Board Member, Diane has been involved with Mom’s House since 1987. In her position, Diane works closely with the staff, clients, their children and the Mom’s House volunteers. She is usually the first point of contact for all visitor of Mom’s House.

Charlene Grinnell
Administrative Assistant
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Charlene has been a part of Mom’s House since 2007. In her position as an Administrative Assistant, Charlene assists not only the Executive Director but the teaching staff as well as various tasks; she helps to keep the organization running efficiently. She also has 15 years of experience as a preschool teacher prior to coming to Mom’s House.

Mary Gilroy
Food & Nutrition Coordinator

After joining the Mom’s House team in February 2020 as a Teacher’s Assistant, Mary became our Food & Nutrition Coordinator in 2021.   She follows the CACFP guidelines as she prepares nutritious meals for the children.  Mary comes to Mom’s House with many years of experience through raising her own children, being a caregiver for children in their home, mentoring in the Binghamton school district, and volunteering in a variety of areas. 

Lynne Walck
Toddler Teacher

Lynne has been a Toddler Teacher at Mom’s House since 2000. She attended Dana College and SUNY Broome Community College and has received an Infant Toddler Credential. Lynne works closely with each child, enhancing their various developmental stages. As a mother of 3, Lynne has worked with children for many years at church as 6th grade Sunday School teacher, 7th grade confirmation teacher, vacation Bible teacher and directed Christmas plays. In addition, she also served as Sunday school and vacation Bible School coordinator.

Elizabeth Frey
Preschool Teacher

Elizabeth joined Mom’s House in 2019 as our younger Toddler Teacher, and now is working as our Preschool Teacher.  She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Education and several years of experience as a pre-kindergarten and elementary school teacher.  Elizabeth’s gentle spirit embraces each child with love and guidance. 

Miranda Perez
Infant Supervisor

Miranda joined the Mom’s House team in August 2024 as an Infant Supervisor.  She completed her Early Childhood Associate’s degree and student teaching in 2018.  Miranda comes with great energy!  She is compassionate, loving and great at connecting with children of all ages.  She has lots of experience with children, especially after having four of her own.  Miranda is truly thankful to be a part of the Mom’s House family.

Susan Lindley
Teacher Assistant

After volunteering at Mom’s House for eight years, Sue joined the team in January 2021 as a Teacher Assistant.  Sue was a registered nurse for over 30 years.  As a mother of eight children, and growing up in a family that fostered many children, she has considerable experience with caring for little ones.  Sue brings her love for children and many gifts and talents to the program.