We would like you to meet the staff of the St. John’s Home for Children. These are the incredible people that help make the St. John’s Home for Children what it is on a daily basis, and dedicate themselves to serving the children and families entrusted to our care. We are especially grateful for their service and commitment to the St. John’s Home for Children.

Mr. Terry McCormick is our Executive Director. Terry joined the St. John’s Home in 1992. He holds a Masters Degree in Social Work from The Ohio State University, a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Wheeling Jesuit University, received his teacher certification from West Liberty State College, and is a graduate of the Leadership Wheeling program. He is a certified trainer of Non-Violent Passive Physical Restraint by the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) of Wisconsin. His entire career of 20+ years has been in Children’s Services in roles that have included being a Case Manager, Social Services Coordinator and a Residential Program Director prior to joining the St. John’s Home. He is a licensed social worker and teacher (Social Studies) in West Virginia. He is a member of the National Association of Social Workers, Academy of Certified Social Workers, The Ohio State University Alumni Association, the Knights of Columbus, and Ancient Order of Hibernians. He serves as Treasurer of the West Virginia Child Care Association, and has served in teaching Junior Achievement to local grade school youth. He is a member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church where he serves as a Eucharistic Minister, Lector.  He is an avid sports fan, enjoys bicycling and traveling, Jimmy Buffett music, the beach, and loves all things Irish.

Mr. Kenny Fisher is our Assistant Director. He has been with the St. John’s Home since 1987. Kenny is a member of our Continuous Quality Improvement Program/Human Resources Committee, and Human Rights Committee (Chairperson). Kenny holds a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology from West Virginia University and a B.S. in Social Work from West Liberty State College. His work background of 20+ years includes being a Case Manager for the elderly in public housing, supervisor of a pre-independent living program for adolescents, director of an emergency child shelter, and a family therapist. He cites that his most profound education came from growing up on a dairy farm with 3 brothers and a sister. Kenny resides in Wheeling and has two teenage boys Kalin and Kody. His primary interests include reading, biking, trying to get into physical shape, and simply having fun each day.

Mr. Corey Anderson is a Youth Care Worker who has been with the St. John’s Home since 2003. Corey is currently pursuing a biology degree at West Liberty State College and plans to pursue a Masters degree in physician assistant studies. Corey has four children (3 girls and a boy). He enjoys a variety of music, Stephen King books, football, and the movies.

Toya Cunningham is our Case Manager. Toya has been with the St. John’s Home for Children since 1989. Toya is a member of our Continuous Quality Improvement Program/Human Resources Committee. She holds a Masters Degree in Community Health Education from West Virginia University and a bachelors degree in Liberal Arts from Wheeling Jesuit University. She is a licensed Social Worker in West Virginia. Toya is also credentialed as a Certified Health Education Specialist by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc., and is certified by the FEMA Emergency Management Institute as an Emergency First Responder.

Mrs. Judy Ebbert is a Youth Care Worker. She joined the St. John’ Home in 2004. She is a life-long resident of Wheeling. She is a graduate of the Pittsburgh Accounting College, and has taken some courses in Early Childhood development. She has an extensive background working in beauty shops. She is married and has two adult children and one younger child. She enjoys cooking and going ice- skating.

Mr. Chad Kocher is a Youth Care Worker who has been with the St. John’s Home since 1997. He is a member of our Continuous Quality Improvement Program/Human Resources Committee. Chad has a bachelors degree in Social Services from Ohio University. Chad is a certified trainer of Non-Violent Passive Physical Restraint by the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) of Wisconsin. Chad is a resident of Powhatan Point, OH. He describes his favorite hobbies as football, football and more football.

Mr. Bob Lydick is our Head Maintenance worker. Bob has been with the St. John’s Home since 2001. Bob is a member of our Continuous Quality Improvement Facilities Committee. He is a lifelong resident of Wheeling and considered a “jack of all trades”. He is affectionately called “Bob the Builder” by our youth and he enjoys teaching them the rewards of hard work. He enjoys spending time with his wife (Patty) and two children (Bee and Rod) with whom he enjoys playing and watching sports. He also likes to take long walks with his dogs. Bob likes to humorously say that he looks forward to retirement but isn’t sure it will ever happen.

Laurel Mallery joined the St. John’s Home in July 2005. Laurel is originally from Wellsburg, WV and is a graduate of Brooke High School. She has 3 grown and wonderful sons, Todd, Troy and Randall. Laurel enjoys being outdoors, loves the beach, watching sports (especially hockey), and loves being around her family and friends.

Sue Materkoski is our Secretary. Sue joined the St. John’s Home in January of 2008. Sue serves on our Continuous Quality Improvement Facilities Committee, Program/Human Resources Committee and Case Records Committee. Sue resides in Bellaire, OH with her husband Gary. They have two children, Matthew who resides in Columbus, OH and Shana, who resides in Maryland. Sue loves to spend time with her family, friends, and her dog Harley.

Roseann Mays is a Youth Care Worker. Roseann joined the St. John’s Home team in 1998. Roseann is a member of our Continuous Quality Improvement Facilities Committee. She has an Associates Degree in Computer Information Processing. She has three children (two girls and a boy) and one grandson and one granddaughter.

Mr. Tim Murrin is a Youth Care Worker. Tim has been with the St. John’s Home since 1995. He is a member of our Continuous Quality Improvement Facilities Committee. Tim has a bachelors degree in Physical Education from West Virginia Wesleyan College. He is a lifelong resident of Wheeling. Tim enjoys spending time with his wife Lori, two stepsons (Hans and Trenton) and his sons (Brady and Maddox). Tim is a member of the YMCA, Snakes Club, Knights of Columbus and a member of the Kappa Alpha fraternity. He enjoys sports (football, NASCAR, weightlifting), and motorcycle riding.

Jennifer Novak is a Youth Care Worker. Jennifer joined the St. John’s Home in 2000. She is a member of our Continuous Quality Improvement Program/ Human Resources Committee. Jennifer loves to play basketball and football and states that her favorite author is Nora Roberts.

Trista is our cook. She moved into that position in September 2008. She also serves as a Relief Youth Care Worker. Trista is a member of our Continuous Quality Improvement Facilities Committee. Trista is a graduate of Davis & Elkins College with a degree in psychology and human services and hospitality management. Trista resides in Wheeling with her best friend and enjoys working at Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL in her spare time. Trista loves cooking for our youth and encouraging them to try new and interesting foods.

Stacy Tysk is a Youth Care Worker. Stacy joined the St. John’s Home in 2003. Stacy is a member of our Continuous Quality Improvement Program/Human Resources Committee. Stacy is a graduate of Marshall University with a degree in Psychology.