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Our Team
Mirna Castillo Supervising Therapist At Spectrum of Hope since August '04 Honors Graduate from Aldine High School Pursuing a Bachelor of Arts Three years clinic experience with children with autism Eight years experience working with children of all ages and needs Bilingual Paraprofessional - Aldine Independent School District St Vincent De Paul Shelter for Abused and Homeless Women and Children "Working with special needs children has been a true blessing. I've developed a greater appreciation for small things I've always taken for granted - a smile, a giggle, a look, a gesture, a WORD. These have become gifts that I look forward to on a daily basis from the kids at Spectrum of Hope."
Kelly Degnan Supervising Therapist/In Home Coordinator At Spectrum of Hope since Nov '05 2 Years of intensive ABA/VBA training at a center based program in Houston 2.5 Years as private in home trainer "Being able to work with children with Autism and their families has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. Knowing that I can make a difference in these children's lives through Applied Behavior Analysis and watching them thrive is how I know that this is not just a job but a calling."
Maria Jimenez Supervising Therapist At Spectrum of Hope since August '05 Bachelor of Science in Psychology/Minor in English University of Houston
Autumn Mills, BCABA Classroom Supervising Therapist - Hope Extended Ratio At Spectrum of Hope since Jan. '08 Bachelor of Science in Sociology from University of Houston, Clear Lake Student in University of Houston Clear Lake graduate program (Behavior Analysis)
Krista Gengo Supervising Therapist in Hope Extended Acquisition At Spectrum of Hope since July '07 BA in Psychology/Biblical Studies from Dallas Baptist University Pursuing MA in Counseling at DBU Young Life - Bethesda - Working with mentally disabled children - 1 year
Nicole Stiefler Supervising Therapist - Hope Extended Acquisition Room At Spectrum of Hope since Dec. '04 Bachelors from Steven F. Austin in Special Education with Emphasis on Autism Student in University of Houston Clear Lake graduate program Clinical Psychology (Behavior Analysis)
Shannon Giles Therapist At Spectrum of Hope since Nov '05 Masters in Counseling - Sam Houston State University Associates Degree in Early Childhood BA in Sociology/Psychology - Sam Houston State University Early Childhood Teacher - 1 year Play Therapist - 2 years "I really enjoy working with our "family" of children and therapists at SoH. I have worked with children in some capacity for my entire adult life as an early childhood teacher, play therapist, and now as an ABA therapist. I find that working with children who have been diagnosed on the spectrum is an extremely challenging and rewarding experience. I love my job! In the future, i hope to further my understanding of this field by completing requirements to become a BCBA and earning a PhD specializing in children with behavioral, emotional and developmental special needs."
Juan Garcia Therapist At Spectrum of Hope since February '07 Pursuing BA in Education at Cy-Fair College Volunteered at Mokapu Elementary School in Hawaii.
Amber Sanchez Therapist At Spectrum of Hope since August '08 Graduate Program in Clinical Psychology (emphasis on Behavior Analysis)
Amaris Jones Therapist At Spectrum of Hope since August '07 Pursuing BS in Psychology/Business Administration at University of Houston Worked with children through teaching experience programs, teen youth groups, teaching children's church and volunteer programs. "I work at Spectrum of Hope and with children diagnosed with autism because I have a desire to help others. I've always believed that if a person has the ability or resources to help make someone's life better, they should. I also feel that children deserve a better life, full of love, knowledge, and innocence, and I'm capable of providing this- so I do!"
Kacie Barnett Therapist At Spectrum of Hope since August '07 Pursuing BS in Psychology at Tomball College Worked at YMCA with children with special needs - 1 year
Carmen Ron Therapist At Spectrum of Hope since May '07 Pursuing Bachelor of Science in Psychology at University of Houston
Khan Tran Therapist At Spectrum of Hope since January '08 Pursuing Bachelor of Science in Psychology at University of Houston
Paulette Torres Therapist At Spectrum of Hope since Sept. '08 Bachelors of Science in Psychology/Spanish University of Texas - Arlington Student in Master of Education program (Emphasis on Behavior Analysis) Sam Houston State University
Iveth Reyes Therapist At Spectrum of Hope since June '08 Student at University of Houston
Julia Kohlenberger Therapist At Spectrum of Hope since October 2008 Pursuing Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Kathryn "KJ" Wittman Office Manager At Spectrum of Hope since April 2005 10+ years as co-teacher and paraprofessional in California public school system 5 years as co-teacher and paraprofessional in Klein ISD Outstanding mother of 2 beautiful and awesome kids KJ is the master of organization, friendliness and information at the Spectrum of Hope. She handles employee benefits, scheduling of clients and therapists, HBOT scheduling, disseminating information about our center and services, and everything else!
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