Dana
Parker

Interim
Executive Director

Dana was born and raised in South Florida. She found her forever home here, in Elizabeth City, with two awesome boys and their dad. They love doing all things outdoors in their free time!

Dana has worked with children of all ages and abilities. She has experience opening and running childcare centers, shadowing children with special needs, nannying for twins and triplets along with sleep training, plus coaching families in positive behavior and redirection. Dana's passion has always been educating children and watching them thrive!

Kelly
Harris

Educator

Kelly was born and raised near Dayton Ohio. She served in the Air Force for six years and moved to Elizabeth City in 2007. She and her husband, Chris Harris, have 3 incredible children who love to travel and spend time exploring outdoors. Kelly taught Preschool and Kindergarten in the Elizabeth City area for 10 years.

She loves seeing children learn and grow while exploring the world around them.

Monica
Nelson

Educator

Monica was born in California but grew up in Ramstein, Germany. She eventually moved to the United States to pursue a career in Broadcasting and Media Studies. Monica volunteered with children's organizations, as a teenager, and served as an Ambassador for the Boys and Girls Club of America.  She later became a Computer Science Teacher and Educator for Port Discover. Monica also communicates fluently in Spanish as a second language.

Monica enjoys watching children learn and hearing their stories. She can also be seen working in media design at Port Discover! 

Gavin
White

Educator

Gavin was born and raised right here in Elizabeth City. From a young age, he had a strong interest in engineering, computers and robotics. He has worked hard on his school's FRC (robotics) team and loves doing it! He has put many hours into volunteering at Port Discover and is also a soon-to-be Eagle Scout! Gavin is very excited to grow and expand Port Discover's computer and robotics programs.