St. Christopher's Adult Day Array
"People helping people"
Stephen G. Buckner, CEO & Director of Operations
Stephen brings 20 years of experience in supporting individuals with developmental disabilities. Stephen is a graduate of Ohio State University and the University of Cincinnati with a background in behavioral psychology. Stephen is a strong advocate for individuals with disabilities and their families.
Steven Jones, CFO & Assistant Director of Operations
​Steven Jones is a dedicated professional with a diverse background in finance, management, and community service. He proudly served 12 years in the United States Army, where he honed his skills in financial accounting and developed a strong sense of discipline and leadership. Steven has served as Chief Financial Officer for several non-profit organizations, where he demonstrated his commitment to financial stewardship and community impact.
Dr. John Paddock, Administrator
The Rev. John Paddock has been Priest-in-Charge of St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church, Fairborn, since 2018. Prior to that he served several other church communities in Ohio as well as in Massachusetts and Maine. He and his wife have eight children, several with special needs, including a daughter who is Deaf/Blind. He is excited about the church being a place of engagement with neighbors and their families who are experiencing disabilities.
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Dawn McCool, Adult Day Array
Team Leader
Dawn studied philosophy and classical cultures with a focus in Homeric and Classical Greece and comparative mythology at Southern Illinois University and has worked in retail, food service, and hospitality. She is dedicated to providing opportunities for growth and learning within the community and the broader world. In her free time, she enjoys roleplaying games, camping, and critical analysis of media and pop culture.
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Nakia Francis, Adult Day Array
Direct Support Professional
Nakia is an experienced direct care worker that has a passion for helping others. Since becoming a team member, Nakia enjoys supporting all the members and learning something new each day. Nakia is a mother of 2 boys and enjoys taking them to new places, watching movies and having lots of outdoor adventures.
Nicole Myers, Homemaker Person Care
Direct Support Professional
Nicole brings almost a decade of home health care experience to the team. Nicole's calling of helping others came during her High School years where she volunteered to be an aide in the special education classroom. After graduation, she furthered her education and experience by studying speech therapy and learning sign language. Nicole is a mother of 3 boys and enjoys baking, crafting and traveling to new places.
