Staff Biographies
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Darrell Edmonds, MS
Director
Mr. Edmonds has been the Director of the Oakcrest Teen Center from the very beginning. He holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Delaware and a Master of Science in Non Profit Management from Eastern University. Mr. Edmonds has been employed by AtlantiCare Behavioral Health for 5 yrs and previously held the position of Program Manager for the 21st Century Learning Center at the New York Avenue School in Atlantic City, NJ. Prior to working for AtlantiCare, he served as a the program coordinator for the S.O.D.A.T. Teen Center of S.O.D.A.T. (Services to Overcome Drug Abuse Among Teens) New Jersey, Inc.
Marc Dragish, MA, Ed.S, LPCTherapist
Mr. Dragish has been the Therapist with the Oakcrest Teen Center since it's opening in April of 2006. He is a Master's level Therapist, a Nationally Certified Counselor and licensed in NJ as a Licensed Associate Counselor. His previous experience includes working as a student counselor at The College of New Jersey. Mr. Dragish has earned his Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Richard Stockton College and his Master of Arts and Education Specialist Degrees in Community Counseling Services from Rider University. His professional interests include PTSD, Depression, Relationship Difficulties, Low Self-Esteem, Self-Injury, Social Phobia and Asperger's Syndrome. When not at work he enjoys reading, bicycling, hiking, traveling and spending time with loved ones.
Mark Perez, BSWCase Manager
Oakcrest HS Class of 1994
Mr. Perez attended Atlantic Cape Community College and then transfered to the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey were he received a Bachelor of Science in Social Work. He was a substitute teacher for the last 5 years and is familiar with the faculty,staff, and student body at OHS. Mark spent the last year interning at the Teen Center in Atlantic City. He helped run youth groups such as Anger Management and REBEL. Mark is new to the Teen Center this year and is confident in his skills as a case manager. He is a huge Yankees fan and in his free time, Mark enjoys playing all types of sports, attending sporting events, and spending time with his family.
Heather Wilson, BS
Case Manager
Heather is a 2006 graduate of The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in Psychology and is an alumni of Delta Zeta sorority. Heather has previously worked for the Atlantic County Women's Center as a youth crisis counselor for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Heather was involved in outreach counseling here at the Oakcrest Teen Center for the past year and enjoyed the students and staff so much that she jumped on the opportunity to join the team! Heather is a huge fan of The Office, an avid reader and also enjoys spending time with her friends and family.
Angela Marinucci, BAOffice Coordinator
Angela joined the Oakcrest Teen Center team in early 2007 as Office Coordinator. Angela is also the ABH Safety Officer for the site. She earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Penn State. Before coming to OTC, Angela was manager of the customer service team at Kensington Furniture. Additionally, she worked with her husband in his business. The Teen Center is the perfect environment for Angela since she really enjoys the students and they, in turn, come to her for motherly advise. Angela is the proud "Mom Mom" of seven beautiful grandchildren.
