Toni Egger - Executive Director

Toni Egger joined Headwaters in 2009, happily returning to work with children after a 30-year detour through television and multimedia production. She started her career teaching high school English and drama. She turned to producing natural history films for National Geographic and other broadcasters, and writing audio tours of zoos and aquariums before working her way up to Vice President of Production and Development at Discovery Communications.

Anna Garcia - Assistant to the Executive Director

Anna brings a wealth of administrative experience to Headwaters. In her previous life prior to moving to Rappahannock, she worked in Human Resources for over 12 years specializing in recruiting and training. Anna resides in Boston, Virginia with her two girls, Sara (12) and Sofie (6) who attend RCES. She and her girls enjoy spending time with their Airedale, Chelsea, riding horses, swimming and hiking. Since moving to Rappahannock Anna has picked up the hobby of knitting.

Paula Howland - Next Step Program Director

Paula L. Howland, Program Director, has a B.A. in sociology, a master’s degree in guidance, and a Ph.D. in counseling psychology. She has worked previously as a school psychologist, a clinical psychologist, and an administrator both in public education and in public mental health. Her career has been dedicated to helping people
realize their capabilities and reach their potential.

Trista Scheuerlein - Farm-to-Table Program Director

Trista came to Rappahannock County eight years ago as an intern for Waterpenny Farm and found the community so stimulating and unique that she never left. She worked on six organic farms before starting her own small-scale market garden, Peacevine Farm, in 2003. Trista also supported fundraising efforts and coordinated volunteers for The Food Alliance, a non-profit organization that certifies farmers who use sustainable agriculture practices. She has a BA in honors English from Appalachian State University and minors in biology and sustainable development. She also plays trumpet in a local band.

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Clare Turner - Director of Starfish Mentoring

Program Director, Clare Turner, has a B.A. in Anthropology and a Montessori diploma in early childhood education. Before moving to Rappahannock in 2006, she helped found and run Loudon Families for Children. The organization, which includes a mentor program, provides short-term emergency foster care for children in crisis. She has two sons, one dog and one husband and presently owns and runs the Virginia Chutney Company.

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