Our Team

The Earliest Interactions team includes parents and professionals located throughout the state of Maine who share a passion for helping young children who are deaf or hard of hearing reach their highest potential. The team consists of Maine CDC staff, Maine Educational Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (MECDHH) staff, Child Development Services/EI for ME (CDS) staff and contractors.

A wide-shot of Mackworth Island in Falmouth, Maine; there is snow on the ground.

Anne Banger

EHDI Coordinator
MNHP
Maine CDC

Katherine Duncan

MECDHH Educational Audiologist
MNHP Audiology Consultant

Darlene Freeman

Quality Improvement Specialist

Amber Woodcock

GBYS Program Coordinator, ASTra Program Coordinator, MNHP Parent Consultant

Amy Spencer

MECDHH EI Coordinator

Naomi Montag, MPH

Maternal and Child Health Program Manager
Maine CDC

Ariana Whiting

Part C Coordinator for CDS/EI for ME

Josh McGrath

Communication Specialist

Dixie Herweh

Parent Consultant for MNHP

Anne Banger

EHDI Coordinator
MNHP
Maine CDC

Katherine Duncan

MECDHH Educational Audiologist
MNHP Audiology Consultant

Darlene Freeman

Quality Improvement Specialist

Amber Woodcock

GBYS Program Coordinator, ASTra Program Coordinator, MNHP Parent Consultant

Amy Spencer

MECDHH EI Coordinator

Naomi Montag, MPH

Maternal and Child Health Program Manager
Maine CDC

Ariana Whiting

Part C Coordinator for CDS/EI for ME

Josh McGrath

Communication Specialist