John and Amy Rich Co-Executive Directors

John and Amy Rich have recently returned to Evansville to serve as co-executive directors of Patchwork. They first came to know and love Patchwork nearly 10 years ago when Amy served as a Mennonite Voluntary Service Worker in Patchwork's children's programs and John was an Americorps Vista Volunteer who worked for Patchwork's Neighborhood Economic Development Center. Since that time, John went on to become an ordained minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and Amy has continued her career as an artist, taught art in community settings, and earned a Master's degree in art education. John and Amy are excited to be back at Patchwork.

Dixie Wilsbacher Tutoring Coordinator

Dixie Wilsbacher received her Masters degree in Community Counseling (emphasis in Career Counseling) at the University of Evansville. Before coming to Patchwork, she was Director of Independent Living Services, Director of the Indiana Regional Youth Advisory Board, and ACORNS Program Director at the United Methodist Youth Home. She also served as Transfer Student Coordinator at the University of Evansville. She is now in her sixth year as Patchwork ' s Tutoring Coordinator and teaches a Life Skills class during our summer programs. Dixie has been a life-long educator working with students at various levels from kindergarten through college.

Jane Case Vickers Director of Arts and Education Programs

Jane Case Vickers received an MFA in Fibers with an emphasis in Papermaking from Southern Illinois University. Jane currently works in sculpture, fiber and papermaking. Her work is featured in Fiber Art Design Book IV (Lark Books). She is a certified VSA (Very Special Arts of Indiana) Teaching Artist. For ten years Jane has directed the Patchwork Arts & Smarts after school and summer programs. Jane also has a great web pagewhere you can see and purchase her recycled creations!

Lisa Dayvolt Program Assistant

Lisa Dayvolt has worked as a producing clay artist and instructor for ten years and is an accomplished glass jewelry artist with work in many area galleries. She is a certified VSA (Very Special Arts of Indiana) Teaching Artist. Lisa was a committed volunteer at Patchwork with the Arts & Smarts program for many years before coming on staff in 2006.

Paula Adams Program Assistant

Paula Adams began coming to Patchwork Central in 1993, as a child and has been a part of the Patchwork Arts and Smarts programs every since. In 2006 we were pleased to hire her as a program assistant who specializes in working with the high school leaders and substance abuse prevention. Paula has written and implemented her own curriculum, based on observed needs in the youth attending Patchwork Central. Students Talk Using Free Forum (S.T.U.F.F.)is a self-esteem building curriculum coupled with ATOD prevention lessons.

Miriam Regier Urban Gardener

Miriam grew up on a small farm near Newton, Kansas, where she spent my summers working on the farm and in the garden, and attended Bethel College in North Newton, KS, graduating with degrees in math and German. She was attracted to Patchwork by the opportunity to work in a garden that served people who don't necessarily have space or other resources to raise their own food. She is interested in raising and eating food that is good for our bodies, our local and global communities, and for the earth, in all of the ways that manifests itself.

Melissa Dyck Food Activist

Growing up on a farm in rural Manitoba (Winkler) has played a particular role in shaping Melissa’s interests. She was always very active in the garden and all associated activities including the planting, weeding, harvesting, preserving and preparing meals. She has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Food Science from University of Manitoba (in Winnipeg, Manitoba). Her interests continue to be linked to food and just living and these have brought her to work with the River City Food Co-op and Patchwork Central.

John Humphrey Program Assistant

John began volunteering with the Bike ReCycle program in 2006 and joined the Arts & Smarts staff early in 2007.

Dee Stein Office Assistant

Dee is a long-time neighborhood resident and joined the Patchwork Staff through AARP in 2007.

Shawn Craddock Office Assistant

Shawn recently returned to Patchwork Central as an Office Assistant. Being a Special Education Teacher, she initially came to Patchwork as a volunteer tutor. During her time here she spent several years working as a volunteer coordinator, food pantry coordinator & tutoring coordinator. Since that time, Shawn went back into the Warrick Co. public school system at the Jr. High/High School level. She is looking forward to continuing her work at Patchwork.