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Our Core Team
Lizzie is a Certified Nonprofit Professional and a graduate of Central Michigan University where she earned a degree in Public and Nonprofit Administration. Prior to working with the MPDM, Lizzie was involved with several other nonprofit organizations such as YMCA Camp Watia and Special Olympics Michigan. She has a passion for serving children and their families and looks forward to leading the Mt. Pleasant Discovery Museum. She is excited about working directly with the families in the Mount Pleasant community and surrounding areas.
Lindsay Stark is responsible for bookkeeping and operations. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Social Sciences with majors in Anthropology and Sociology and a minor in Political Science. She started with the Museum in January of 2017 as a floor attendant and quickly realized that she wanted to do more within the museum.
Krystal is the Education Coordinator, in charge of educational programming, day camps, and the Discovery Store. She went to Central Michigan University for Therapeutic Recreation and a minor in American Sign Language (ASL). She has been working with children for years and has found it to be her passion. She started as a Discovery Guide on the exhibit floor and wanted to be more hands on in the learning process of the guests that visit the museum! She loves to play video games, go on fun adventures, and make people laugh! She is a kind, silly, and outgoing person!
Amy is a graduate of Central Michigan University, where she studied sociology and organizational psychology. At MPDM, Amy is responsible for onboarding and training for employees and volunteers. You can also find her tending to the gardens and aquariums. In her free time she enjoys visiting museums, painting, and sewing!
Megan is a graduate of Central Michigan University! Long time Mount Pleasant resident, Megan loves being active in the community and has been involved with many local community organizations and events. She has two littles that LOVE the Discovery Museum too! In her free time, she loves to paint, volunteer and go on adventures with her kids.
Sam
Intern
Our Board Members
Seth Blackey
Board Chair
Nicole Wisney
Treasurer
Andrew Rhode
Secretary
Angie White
Director
Danae Hunter
Director
Jennifer Cotter
Director
Jennifer McGuirk
Director
Jenny Justis
Director
Liz Bliss
Director
Luke Lirones
Director
Rob Powell
Director
Joellen Lewander
Director
Kori Burlager
Director
Our Floor Staff
Our Facilities Staff
Dana
Exhibit Coordinator
Cody
IT
Lily
Custodial
Madison P.
Custodial
Allen
Maintenance
Hannah
Discovery Guide
Dani
Discovery Guide
Elizabeth
Discovery Guide
Lindsey
Discovery Guide
Lauren
Discovery Guide
Kayla
Discovery Guide
Rebecca
Discovery Guide
Maddy
Discovery Guide
A group of visionaries, motivated by their own children and a collective enthusiasm for play-based education, came together to imagine a space for kids, families, and schools that is FUN and educational.
These individuals visited countless museums, surveyed hundreds of people, researched regions similar to the Central Michigan area, joined the Association of Children’s Museums, and consulted with local educators. Being convinced that this was the right thing to do for our Mid-Michigan region, they began their quest to open a children’s museum with a 6-county regional focus that will inspire children and families.
Upon reaching 501(c)3 nonprofit status in 2009, the ranks grew with hundreds of interested people donating dollars and time. We have a working Board of Directors, a broad-base of donors, and have worked tirelessly to provide fun, hands-on activities for children at community events and in schools and libraries.
The Discovery Museum is located on a 2.4 acre parcel near Morey Courts and the Isabella County Events (ICE) Arena in a 12,000 sq.ft. facility. The environment celebrates child-centric, fun activities and includes a large greenhouse where families can congregate and be surrounded by the natural world, even when it’s snowing outside!
It has become a place for gathering, for growing, and for celebrating the important work that play provides for children.
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