Wabash, Indiana – The Wabash County YMCA welcomed a new Director of Youth Development last December
- Brittany Burnett is a native of Marion, Indiana, and completed her student teaching at the Area 5 Head
Start.
Burnett has a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education,
both from Ball State University. She has taught children with diverse backgrounds and will use that skill and
experience in pursuit of the YMCA’s mission to provide opportunities for youth in Wabash County to learn, grow,
and thrive regardless of income or background.
CEO Dean Gogolewski referenced the Y’s extensive youth development programs and partnerships with the
schools as reasons for choosing Burnett for this position, “She has an array of experience and I am very confident
she is a great fit for our team.” Burnett said she plans to quickly engage with partners at the school system
because, “Communication and collaboration is one of the most important keys for working together and reaching
the maximum success for students.”
“We are lucky to have Brittany join our team,” said Patty Godfroy, Wabash County YMCA VP of Operations. “We
are excited to develop additional programs that will impact the youth in our community.”
To learn more about opportunities at the Wabash County YMCA, visit us online at wabashcountyymca.org, call us
at 260.563.9622, or stop by for a visit. We’d love to see you!