Monday, July 2, 2018

HeartBeat - Summer Edition


Star Staff 
This message was sent by Angie Dugger (School Psychologist/AD). 


                         
                              Emily Donovan
Jen Gilmore








I would like to express my deep gratitude to Emily Donovan (School Social Worker/AD) and Jen Gilmore (School Social Worker/IN) on the Challenging Behavior & Autism Team. As a first-year school psychologist trained out-of-state, I knew very little of ABA principles and application within a school setting. After completing their "Survey of Applied Behavior Analysis Principles and Applications" three-part series, I have gained invaluable knowledge and practice in supporting some of our most vulnerable students. Their skills, patience and passion for student advocacy are inspiring. I've especially appreciated Emily's dedication to going above and beyond in supporting districts helping them to feel more confident in addressing behavioral concerns. Also, I've learned so much from her at our regional behavior consultation meetings and hands-on assessment experiences within the regional school setting. Coming from another state, I know these are all very unique training experiences not available to most practitioners, so I appreciate them that much more. I feel honored to have learned from these amazing behavior analysts/trainers! Thank you, Emily and Jen!! 

Happy Anniversary! 


Happy one-year Heartland AEA anniversary to our chief administrator, Jon Sheldahl! You made it! 



New Employees 
Jadie Boens (Director of Special Programs/YES)
Erin Hadley (Substitute Shelter Care Teacher Associate/YESS) 

Position Changes 
Shara Garner-Holderness to Regional Administrative Assistant (Shelter Care Program) from Substitute Shelter Care Teacher Associate 

Title Changes 
Tony Chiaramonte to Director of Human Resources from Human Resources Manager 

Births 
Congratulations to Jenny Padgett (School Psychologist/AD) and her husband, Jordan, on the birth of their daughter, Maya Ruth Padgett. Maya was born June 23 and weighed 7 lbs. 14.1 oz. and was 20.5 inches long.

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