Region III P.R.I.D.E. Staff

Angela Bender
Title	Region III P.R.I.D.E. Coordinator
Email	abender@shepherd.edu ( Email )
Phone	304-876-5308
Education Bachelor of Social Work – Shepherd University, 1999 Professional Positions Held •WVDHHR – Child Protective Service Worker •WV Birth to Three Program Service Coordinator •PRIDE Foster/Adoptive Parent Trainer •Interim PRIDE Coordinator •PRIDE Site Coordinator In addition, Angela has been actively involved in the local school system as a volunteer, a substitute, and trainer to school staff regarding the foster care system and trauma affected children. Angela is also a certified foster parent for the state of West Virginia.

Sarah Anders
Title	Administrative Secretary / PRIDE Co-Facilitator
Email	sanders@shepherd.edu ( Email )
Phone	304-876-5268
Sarah has been an active advocate for children over the past 20 years. She works to maintain awareness for children with special needs in the state of West Virginia. She volunteers in her community, school system, and trains future foster parents. She is a certified foster parent and has been a part of over 138 placements during this time with her husband.

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