STAFF:

Mary L. Duke

Founder & Executive Director

Ted Smith

Curriculum Director

Telisha Reid

Public Relations Coordinator

Marie Vickers

Financial Manager

Linda Olesh

Executive Secretary

Peggy Poland

Administrative Assistant

VOLUNTEERS:

Valerie Shockley

Stephanie Oaks

Kevin Williams

Brenda Cook

Megan Perry

Debbie Stolan

Jimmy Wycoff

Gloria Ellis

Jan Crawford

Susan Villiars

Gabrille Blake

Karlee Williams

Tammy Carano

Carol Rottkamp

Janet McGeough

Sue Horner

MaryJane Brown

Mary Duke has served as Executive Director of TEEN STRAIGHT TALK for the past twenty years. In 1989, Mary and her late husband, Roland Duke, founded the TEEN STRAIGHT TALK Ministry. She is a graduate of the Wilkins School of Cosmetology, and earned her degree in Special Education from Kent State University. In 1991, TEEN STRAIGHT TALK became a non profit organization to teach “total abstinence” as a lifestyle, and the most excellent choice. Mary and other trained abstinence educators have spoken to thousands of students in all types of educational settings throughout the United States. Mary has led mission trips to South Africa, Zimbabwe, and St Lucia in the Caribbean where she witnessed souls won for the Kingdom of GOD, and people committing to an abstinence lifestyle. TEEN STRAIGHT TALK, along with its affiliate in South Carolina, joined forces to present a family conference in Album, Alabama. At the conference, she was presented with a plaque and was recognized by the Governor of the State of Alabama. In 1998, Mary was presented the Professional Women of Trumball County Achievement Award by YWCA and AAUW. She also represented TEEN STRAIGHT TALK at the White House during National Aids Week. Mary’s passion runs deep. She is more committed than ever to shout our God’s truth, while training others to educate young people in the importance of practicing “total abstinence”; making an eternal difference in their lives. Mary has four children; all have chosen health related careers.

mary@teenstraighttalk.com

Ted Smith has been actively involved in Abstinence Education, Curriculum Development and grant writing for TEEN STRAIGHT TALK for five years. Additionally, he teaches the Abstinence Program in the schools, instructs in parental workshops and participates at conferences. He has participated in outreach with TEEN STRAIGHT TALK in South, West Coast Africa and the Caribbean. Ted holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Youngstown State University, a Master Degree in Education from Kent State University and Master Plus 10 in Environmental Studies from Kent State University. He has thirty years experience teaching Science and Biology. Ted is married and has two children and three grandchildren.

 ted@teenstraighttalk.com

Telisha Reid is the Public Relations Coordinator at Teen Straight Talk. She joined December 2010, and has a passion for reaching youth about this program. Born and raised in Cincinnati, OH Telisha  moved to the area in August 2010. As the Public Relations Coordinator, Telisha's job is to go out to churches, schools and in the community to promote our ministry. She is 21 years old. Telisha has attended Miami University of Ohio and is currently an undergraduate at Kent State University, majoring in Applied Communications  telisha@teenstraighttalk.com

Linda Olesh is the executive secretary at Teen Straight Talk. She joined the TST staff in March 2011, after retiring from Delphi Packard Electric for 32 years. Linda's job at Teen Straight Talk includes calling schools, churches, making appointments and organizing the office. Her greatest joy is spending time with her family and friends, and helping others in any way. Linda is married and has 2 children.

Peggy Poland

Administrative Assistant

Peggy Poland is the administrative assistant here are Teen Straight Talk. She started in November 2010 and helps out wherever she is needed. She graduted from Trumbull Business College in 1993 with a degree in Accouting. Peggy has 3 children, and is a hard working, dedicated staff member.