The Bell Center for Early Intervention Programs was established by the Service Guild of Birmingham in 1984. Founded in 1958, the Service Guild has brought women together to serve the needs of children with disabilities for over 50 years.
The original 53 members of the Service Guild focused their efforts on creating a school for children at risk for developmental delays. The Guild taught classes, handled publicity, and offered financial support for what would become The Bell Center. With the aid and involvement of the Guild’s committed volunteer members, The Bell Center continues to be a vital resource for children with developmental delays and their families.
2025–2026
Impact in the Classroom:
116 Service Guild volunteers served in Bell Center classrooms
2,958 volunteer hours contributed
More than $106,000 in community value provided
Each volunteer contributed an average of 25+ classroom hours
Service Guild Exec.
2026-2027 Members
Past Presidents
Johnie Gieger 1961
Elveree Tyndal 1967
Carol Poyner 1968
Carole Sullivan 1973
Joy Cooper 1976
Gail Windham 1978
Judy Feagin 1979
Warren B. Cain 1981
Lucie Magnus 1982
Jane Cole 1983
Susan Barrow 1984
Judy Rogers 1986
Margaret Brunstad 1988
Susan Curtin 1989
Alexis Cooper 1990
Joy Moore 1991
Margaret Rogers 1992
Amanda McGough 1993
Julie Russell 1994
Karen Eddleman 1996
Dottie Henry 1997
Leanne Woodall 1998
Suzie Burdette 1999
Jan Upton 2000
Karen Love 2001
Leigh Anne Philips 2002
Kathleen Drake 2003
Rainer Montgomery 2004
Gretchen Lerner 2005
Melinda Coats 2006
Amy M Jackson 2007
Melanie Toranto 2008
Terri Yates 2009
Julie Cundiff 2010
Pauline Scott 2011
Christie Mundy 2012
Nancy Ferren 2013
Stacey Morales 2014
Deana Hughes 2015
Abigail Corcoran 2016
Blair Crabtree 2017
Blaire Middleton 2018
Jennifer Jackson 2019
Eva Gonzalez 2020
Anne Martha Corley 2021
Ellie Jo Malki 2022
Courtney Moorhouse 2023
Devon Davidson 2024
Sheetal Cordry 2025
Maeci Walker 2026
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