Our Staff

Generations Crossing's Leadership

Laurie Deavers
Executive Director
Contact Email: director@generationscrossing.com

Laurie joined Generations Crossing as Executive Director in 2008 and has guided the Center through the opening of its new building and the introduction of fulltime childcare. For the previous six years, she had been the director of Community Child Care Center in Staunton. Laurie also operated a child care center in Ohio for two years, leading them through a national accreditation process. Laurie received her Bachelors degree in Early Education from Eastern Mennonite University. She and her family have lived in Harrisonburg for ten years.

Lolly Miller

Intergenerational Program Coordinator

Contact Email: activities@generationscrossing.com

Lolly began as Program Coordinator in January 2005. She has an undergraduate degree in Elementary Physical Education and a Certificate in Gerontology from James Madison University. By creating key community partnerships, the adult and intergenerational programming has expanded and diversified under her leadership. Her fun and innovative activities keep participants active throughout the day while enhancing quality of life for each individual.

Paige Powers

Childcare Program Director

Contact Email: childcare@generationscrossing.com

Paige Powers has been employed at Generations Crossing since March 2009. She initially joined Generations Crossing as the 2 year old teacher and became the Childcare Director in April 2010. She has many years of experience in childcare and was previously employed as an administrator for two years at another area preschool. She has also traveled abroad to teach Kindergarten and 1st grade in a primary school in Tanzania, Africa. Paige is currently taking classes to earn her Child Development Associate and looks forward to helping Generations Crossing grow in the future.

Generations Crossing's Staff

The friendly staff at Generations Crossing is composed of Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Certified Nursing Assistants to care for adults, plus Teachers and Teachers Assistants for the children. The adult staff focus on helping the participants remain active and stimulated both physically and mentally. Goals are set for each adult in order to encourage him or her to achieve their maximum level of functioning. Child care teachers are here to guide the children by allowing them to explore and discover at their own pace in order to help them reach their fullest potential. They provide an intentionally planned learning environment where children's natural sense of wonder and curiosity are cultivated through the learning tools of exploration, play and discovery. Our Intergenerational Program Coordinator works with all ages to foster socialization, interaction and relationships across generations.