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Partnerships for Inclusion provides services in all 100 North Carolina counties. From offices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro, Greenville, Asheville and Whiteville, PFI staff travel the state providing technical assistance to support early childhood inclusion.

Susan Deans
Eastern Inclusion Specialist
Wilmington CDSA Columbus Satellite Office
106 Memory Plaza
Whiteville, NC 28472
Phone: 910.642.4343
Fax: 910.642.3871
Email: susan.deans@dhhs.nc.gov

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Susan provides technical assistance to support early childhood inclusion in Southeastern North Carolina. She works with a variety of individuals and groups including families, child care providers, early intervention agencies, preschool staff, and resource and referral agencies. Services are provided on site with an emphasis on addressing the particular needs of the individual, program, or community.

Susan joined PFI after teaching in the Early Childhood Department at Southeastern Community College in Columbus County, NC. While there, she also coordinated a Smart Start Enhancement Project.

A lifelong resident of Whiteville, Susan enjoys living in her hometown with her husband, two sons, and other members of her multi-generational family. She spends much of her non-work time with church and community activities.