Our Staff

Emily Koopmann I Executive Director

Emily combines her Bachelors in Business with her Masters in Intercultural and Urban Studies by living at the intersection between community building and youth programming. With Gallup Strengths like WOO (winning others over) and Strategic, she enjoys the role of Executive Director because it gives her a chance to build on visions and recruit passionate people to the cause.

Outside of work Emily loves to Jazzercise, read, and play cards with family. Emily tags team life with her son Max and together they enjoy superheroes and corndogs.

Kylie Cook I Director of Education & Engagement

Kylie has her Bachelor’s in Business Administration with minors in Educational Studies and Special Education to provide a classroom experience for all types of learners. Her ultimate goal is to prepare students for kindergarten with engaging topics and random dance parties!

Kylie enjoys binge watching Netflix, trying new restaurants, and spending time with her husband, Eric, and son, Jonah.. Kylie also loves Scooter’s Coffee, Chipotle, and watching sports with her family! Go Big Red and Go Chiefs!

Kelli Clark I Lead Preschool Teacher

Ms. Kelli joined the BCC preschool program in the fall of 2022. She was previously an infant/toddler teacher and plans to get her associates in early childhood. She comes to the BCC with experience and training in “Conscious Discipline”, a teaching style that incorporates building emotional intelligence and self-regulation as part of a child’s path to academic success.

Ms. Kelli is a loving grandma who is raising three of her granddaughters! All total she has 11 grandbabies! Kelli enjoys Scooter’s coffee, movies with her big family, and loves watching sports! GO BIG RED and Go Chiefs!

Mady Hoyt I Lead Preschool Teacher

Ms. Mady joined the BCC as a practicum student from Southeast Community College in the spring of 2022 and she loved the BCC so much she decided to stay! In 2023, she graduated from SCC with an associates degree in Human Services. She has been seen subbing in for various BCC programs and is now full-time as a lead preschool teacher.

Mady and Dakota, Mady’s fiancé, have their daughter named Adelia (Dilly) who is the light of their life and a dog named Wrigley. Wrigley is a Shih Tzu that weighs 7 pounds. Mady enjoys Greys Anatomy, caffeine, naps, and being with her family.

Wendy Ferrin I Financial Specialist

Wendy has been involved in many aspects of the BCC including being a preschool parent, board member, and now as our Financial Specialist. She has over 20 years of experience in finance with the last five being in nonprofit accounting. Wendy loves a good spreadsheet and loves it even more when reconciliations balance the first time through!

Wendy has been married to her husband John for 21 years and they have two kids. Jacob is in Boy Scouts and marching band; Ella enjoys playing softball. They also have a very spoiled little dog, Gryffin, who was named after Gryffindor House from Harry Potter. Wendy enjoys watching her kids participate in their many activities, watching Netflix, crafting, and reading.

• Julie Lee — Principal, Lincoln Public Schools (Beattie Elementary School)
• Jaylen Vella — Customer Success Manager, Hudl
• Deb Chrisp —  Retired Head Cook, Waverly Public Schools (Former BCC Student)
• Tara West — Business Development, Revolution Wraps
• David Lamb — Retired Instructor and Department Chair, Southeast Community College (Human Services) (Former BCC Director)
• Lane Carr — Administrator, Office of Policy and Strategic Initiatives at the Nebraska Department of Education
• Bobbie Ehrlich — Teacher, Lincoln Public Schools (Belmont Elementary School)