Senior Leadership

Dr. Laura Ganci

CEO

Dr. Collette Doe

Chief Programming Officer

Tyler Hendricks

Director of Operations and Compliance

Becky McCarthy

Summer Camp Director

Mason Duffy

Director of Family Support Services

Madison McCalman

Director of Therapy

Jennifer Lowe

Charter School Principal

More About Our Team

  • Dr. Laura Milena Ganci brings to Pattison’s her extensive experience in research and planning, specializing in children's services. Originally from Barranquilla, Colombia, she has spent the last 30 years in Broward County, Florida, before relocating to Charleston.  Prior to joining the Pattison’s team, Dr. Ganci spent 11 years with the Children's Services Council of Broward County, most recently as the Director of Research and Planning. She was responsible for overseeing the evaluation of almost 150 programs and the strategic planning efforts through the Broward Children's Strategic Plan. Dr. Ganci earned her Ph.D. in Family Therapy, with her dissertation research focusing on the training experiences of Latinas in Family Therapy education. She is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Qualified Supervisor in the state of Florida. Her clinical and research expertise lies in the areas of child welfare, substance abuse treatment, and culturally responsive service delivery. 

  • Following her leadership of our therapy for over 5 years, Collette now oversees all four of our Programs with innovative perspective and expertise. She received her Bachelors in Food Science and Human Nutrition, and her Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Collette leads the implementation of innovative services, creates training and mentorship programs for staff development and spearheads Pattison’s integrated service curriculum. Externally, Colette has researched and benchmarked innovative services delivery models (therapeutic intensives, early intervention models) and has collaborated with industry leaders to create prototypes for adaptive environments including: hydrotherapy, multisensory gyms and prototypes of adaptive furniture and equipment.

  • Principal Lowe has made her way back from Michigan (as she says, GO BLUE) to the Holy City and we are happy to have her! 

    "These first few weeks as principal have been such a joy as I’ve started getting to know all of the incredible children in our Charter School. One of my favorite moments so far has been joining in on music therapy sessions—there’s something really amazing about seeing students light up, express themselves, and connect through music.

    I’ve also been so impressed by the heart of our staff. The love, patience, and genuine care they show each day create a place where students feel safe, supported, and celebrated for who they are. It’s clear this is a community built on compassion, and I feel very lucky to be a part of it. I’m looking forward to a wonderful year together," says Principal Lowe.

  • Tyler Hendricks has been with Pattison’s Academy since July 2021 where he started as the AmeriCorps Program Coordinator before assuming his current role in July 2022. Tyler graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2017 from the University of Pittsburgh and has worked in the non-profit sector for five years. His passion lies in serving his community. Tyler served in three AmeriCorps service terms, supporting youth literacy development, engaging volunteers into their local communities, and establishing healthier eating and physical activity practices into schools. Tyler is the assistant varsity wrestling coach at Philip Simmons, co-started a youth wrestling program, and coaches youth soccer. When not at Pattison’s or coaching in the community, Tyler is out exploring the Charleston area with his significant other and indulging in some good food.

  • Mason leads our Early Intervention team which serves children birth-6 with varying developmental delays. She has worked for Pattison’s Academy for almost 10 and has 16 years experience working with individuals with disabilities. A native of Georgia, Mason graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in Child and Family Development. She has lived in Charleston for almost 10 years. She has a passion for working with children and holds a firm belief that every child has a purpose and potential regardless of any diagnosis, delay or adversity they may face. For Mason, there is nothing more fulfilling than bearing witness to a child’s progress and seeing a family’s hope restored as a result of that progress. When not working, Mason enjoys spending time with her husband and 3 children. hanging out anywhere by the water and cooking for her family and friends.

  • Becky first joined the Pattison’s Academy Summer Camp team in 2017 as a lead counselor and has since dedicated her summers as Camp Director, ensuring that campers have a fun and enriching experience. Becky holds a degree in Special Education from The College of Charleston. Upon graduation, she began her career as a Special Education teacher serving children and families in the community. She currently lives with her husband and son in Camp Pendleton, California, but makes the trip back to Charleston every summer just for camp!

  • A speech therapist for the past 5 years, Madison now oversees our therapy team. She has a long history if working with children with multiple disabilities, and a particular focus on augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). After attending Summer Camp in 2020, she made the decision to join our team. “I am genuinely excited about thinking creatively and designing communication systems that are uniquely tailored to each child's individual needs. I firmly believe that everyone deserves a voice, and I am honored to be part of the journey in helping your children find theirs.”

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