School Community Intervention & Prevention Staff

Kelly Madcharo

Kelly Madcharo

Kelly Madcharo received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, with minors in Psychology and Business.  She attended and graduated from the University of Nebraska College of Law and was admitted to the Bar in 1984.  Kelly worked for the Nebraska Medical Association for 14 years prior to coming to LMEP.  Kellyserves as the Director of the Nebraska Cancer Research Center and the Adolescent & Family Health Division which includes School Community Intervention & Prevention (SCIP), Training for Addiction Professionals Program (TAP), and the Young Families Program.  Kellyand her husband Mike have two children, Matt and Emily, and three pets, Cisco, Sonny and Fredo.  An avid KC Royals fan, Kelly also enjoys baking and caring for foster animals for the Capital Humane Society.
 

 You can reach Kelly at 402-483-4581 ext. 247, or email kmadcharo@lmep.com

  
 

Rose Hood

Rose Hood joined SCIP in April, 2012.  She coordinates SCIP for schools in Lincoln and Lancaster County.  Rose received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Relations from Doane College and is currently working on her Masters Degree in Special Education.  Prior to coming to LMEP, Rose worked in the human service/youth development field for over 10 years.  Rose has two daughters, Alex and Carlee Raeh.  In her free time, Rose enjoys attending Husker sporting events, reading, sewing and spending time with friends and family. 

You can reach Rose at 402-483-4581 ext. 277, or email rhood@lmep.com  
 

Christine Ivory

Christine (Chris) Ivory received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Family Science & Human Development with a minor in Criminal Justice and Law from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.  Chris also played on  and was a captain for the UNL soccer team while she attended school.  Chris is a HUGE HUSKER fan and alumnus.  Prior to working at LMEP she had worked in the behavioral health services field for over 10 years. She has been a SCIP Coordinator here at LMEP since 2003, and coordinates SCIP in Regions 1, 2, 3 and 5.  Chris is an avid Boston Celtics & Red Sox fan as well as a Dallas Cowboy fan.  She is an accomplished and published poet.  She lives with her husband and her attack cat, Salt.  She coaches soccer from time to time as well as volunteers at the Capital Humane Society and the Salvation Army.        

You can reach Chris at 402-483-4581 ext. 327, or email civory@lmep.com  
Laura Plith

Laura Plith

Laura Plith has been with School Community Intervention & Prevention since 2002, and has been the SCIP coordinator for Regions 4 and 6 since 2009.   She is passionate about helping kids in difficult situations.

Laura has two children, Shayna and Caleb, and one grandson, Carter.  In addition to her family, Laura enjoys summer and being outdoors, working on home improvement projects, and traveling, especially to warm, sandy beaches.

You can reach Laura at 402-483-4581 ext. 267, or email lplith@lmep.com

 



SCHOOL COMMUNITY INTERVENTION & PREVENTION

"Family, School & Community Supporting Student Behavioral & Emotional Health"