Meet Our Staff
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Joey Scherschel, Owner/Director
My name is Joey Scherschel but most children usually call me Jo-Jo. I started in child care in January of 96 working as the Department Head of Dunn Memorial Hospitals three child care facilities. In March of 2001, Dunn closed their facilities and I leased a building from Dunn for the next 5 years providing child care. In August 2005 construction started at our current location and we opened the doors in December 2005. And if you do the math thats almost 30 YEARS in child care.
I have attended hundreds of hours of trainings on child development and early childhood topics over the years. I received my Child Development Associative Credential in 1999 from Ivy Tech State College and hold my Bachelors from Indiana University.
I was born and raised here in Lawrence County by my father, Berine Scherschel. I have one sister Stormi Scherschel Jones and I have one nephew Jett and a niece Mallorie and 3 great nieces & 1 great nephew. My one only child, Kade, was born in 2008 and he is my world. We have one crazy pup, Ruby.
Not only do I own/work at WFB I have also have worked PT at a law firm since 2020 and I clean a local hair salon 3 weekends each I have attended hundreds of hours of trainings on child development and early childhood topics over the years. I received my Child Development Associative Credential in 1999 from Ivy Tech State College and hold my Bachelors from Indiana University.
I enjoy spending time with family and friends, boating, and just relaxing at home. I absolutely love my job. Children are my passion.
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Jamie Chastain, Assistant Director
 My name is Jamie Chastain. I have been married to my husband, Chuck, since 1991 and are now empty nesters. We have 3 boys; Tanner, Tucker, and Trey. I was born and raised in Bedford, IN. I graduated in 1987 from BNLHS. Before starting in the Early Childhood field, I worked at a local restaurant for 15 years. When my youngest started first grade, I decided I would like to pursue a career in Early Childhood. I worked as a Director’s Assistant for another child development center for 2 years before starting at Where Futures Begin in August of 2006.
All of my boys race street stocks so on weekends my time is spent at a the racetrack. I chose this career path to make a difference in a child's early life |
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Tatom Douglas, Teacher
My name is Tatom, I have been apart of WFB since 2017. Working with kids has been my only job since I was 15 years old. I have always loved helping others & enjoy helping kids learn to grow and become good little humans for this big world.
I have a 5 year old son who is my pride and joy. We love having fun and going on adventures or just hanging out and swimming/playing Nintendo. I have loved being at WFB and have enjoyed all the kids who have come through the last 8 years I look forward to many more years!
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Bernie Scherschel, Financial Manager
 After almost 39 years, I retired from General Motors. I have years of experience as Manufacturing Manager, Quality Manager, and Engineering Manager. I was excited about relaxing, golfing, and spending time with my grandchildren. When my oldest daughter, Joey, opened the new facility I started helping her out with the business paper work so that she could spend more time in the classroom. You can find me in the office on most days after my golf tee time. I also pickup and take the kindergarten children to and from school, am responsible for minor maintenance work, and for lawn. Most of the kids call me “Papaw Bernie” because of hearing my own grandchildren calling me that. I graduated from Purdue University with an Engineering Degree many years ago. My other daughters name is Stormi and I have two grandchildren, Jett & Kade.
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