Discover Zone Staff

Mark Lambott

Out of School Time Program Director
Phone: 406.281.5939

       Greetings my name is Mark Lambott, and I am the Program Director for the Discover Zone After School & Summer Program. I have been "on board" with Discover Zone since it's inception in January 2005 and look forward to continuing to provide students in the Billings community with quality out-of-school-time programming.

      I am a native of Montana, raised in Fort Benton- home of "the Mighty Longhorns." I attended college at University of Montana-GO GRIZ!!!- before finishing my undergraduate work at UGF in Great Falls. I received my graduate degree in Secondary Education from UGF and have been in Billings since 2005. I enjoy the outdoors in Montana, whether taking road trips on my motorcycle, camping around the state, hunting and fishing, skiing, or hitting the links-if the weather is nice you'll probably find me outside.

      I take great pride and ownership in the Discover Zone program and in being a positive role model to the youth in our community. I am always open to new ideas that can help bring Discover Zone to the next level. Volunteers are a vital piece to the Discover Zone puzzle, so if you or someone you know likes working with youth and would like more information about volunteer opportunities please feel free to contact me.

Mark Lambott

Danielle Barton

Youth Development Coordinator
Will James Middle School
Phone: 406.794.8370

Hi there! My name is Danielle Barton and I am the Youth Development Coordinator for the Will James Discover Zone program. I have volunteered with Discover Zone in the past and my experiences there drove me to finish my degree in English Education at MSU-Billings. Needless to say, I am very excited to be back at Discover Zone as a staff member!

I went to high school in Havre, Montana before moving to Billings to pursue my college interests. I currently coach swimming for Billings Central and substitute teach in the Billings area. In my free time I enjoy reading, being outdoors, and spending any extra time with my friends, family, and dogs.

I enjoy being in an educational atmosphere and am excited to work with the Will James staff, students, and the Billings community. I look forward to creating a fun, safe and interactive environment where students and volunteers can have a good time. If you have any thoughts, comments, concerns or questions, or if you are interesting in volunteering please feel free to contact me!

Rob Bryson

Youth Development Coordinator

Riverside Middle School

Phone: 406.794.8370

Hey Everyone, My name is Rob Bryson; I am the Youth Development Coordinator for Discover Zone at Riverside middle school. I grew up here in Billings and graduated from Skyview High School in 2002. I went into the Military right after graduation. I've been stationed all over the world and am happy to be back home. I am currently a member of the Montana Army National Guard and a cadet at the newly reestablished ROTC program at MSU-Billings. I'm currently working on a Biology degree.

I've been volunteering at various Discover Zone's for the last three years and was honored to carry on what my predecessors started here at Riverside. I've also done an AmeriCorps stint and my service site was Discover Zone.

When I'm not at school, studying, playing soldier, or working at Discover Zone. I enjoy playing guitar, listening to music, going hiking, and playing with my dog Fozzie Bear. I enjoy working with youth and watching them grow as individuals. It has been a privilege to be apart of this program for the last few years and I look forward to the future. If you have any a thoughts, questions, or comments, or if you would like to volunteer please feel free to contact me.

Jenna Newman

Youth Development Coordinator
Lewis and Clark Middle School
Phone: 406.850.2540

Hello! My name is Jenna Newman and I am the Youth Development Coordinator for the Lewis and Clark Discover Zone program. After several years of volunteering on a weekly basis it became one of my passions. I was thrilled to be offered a position and become a staff member.

I grew up in Worland, Wyoming and moved up to Billings in 2004 to attend school at Montana State University Billings. I am pursuing a degree in Organizational Communications. Billings has quickly become my home and I love living here each and every day. When I am not going to school or working I fill up my time with several different things. My favorites of them are traveling, knitting, reading, movies, and most of all watching sports (baseball in particular).

I am looking forward to working with the school, students, staff, and volunteers to give the students the best experience they can receive from the Discover Zone Program. If you have any questions, concerns, or are interested in volunteering, please feel free to contact me!