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Cox,
Shelley
Executive Director
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"As Executive Director and Founder of Step by Step, I
have had the pleasure of working with many children and
families. I have been in the field of
intervention services for over 20 years. I have
three children of my own. My oldest has a severe
disability and has grown into a delightful young woman.
She is my inspiration and my mentor. My dream for
all children with disabilities and their families is that
they are provided the information and tools needed to
enable their child to become as independent and skilled as
possible so that they may be an active participant in
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Cox,
John
Vice President
I
am the vice president
of marketing and human resources. I work closely
with Judi in managing the corporation and facilitating the
health of the business. I am excited about making a
difference in children and families lives. This work
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Friedman,
Judi
General Manager
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"I have been Financial Director of Step by Step for
the past 5 years. I
enjoy
helping parents regarding the services their children may
be
receiving.
I am also the mother of a nine year old boy who was born
with
Developmental
Delays."
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Mudita Bahadur, Ph.D.
Licensed Clinical
Psychologist/ Clinical Director
“I have been working in
early intervention with special needs children for the
past 9 years, and am very happy to join the Step by Step
family. I graduated with my doctorate in Clinical
Psychology from New York University in 1998. I enjoy
helping children and families in a variety of settings,
and look forward to working with the clients and staff at
Step by Step.” |
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Blakney, Clay
Behavior Interventionist & Social Skills
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Borchert,
Brenda
Play
Facilitator
"I have been working with children with special
needs for 9 years. I am an energetic person and
always enthusiastic about my clients. My goal is to
help children with special needs to adapt to a
“typical” world."
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Casanova,
Betty
Behavior Interventionist & Early Interventionist
I
started with Step by Step in 2000 when the company was
brand new. I returned to school and finished my BA
in Child Development and Family services. I recently came
back to Step by Step and am providing Early Intervention,
Social Skills and behavior intervention for families and
children. I speak Spanish and English. I hope to go
back in the Fall of 2006 to begin working towards becoming
a Speech Therapist.
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Castillo, Wendy
Preschool Teacher
I
am the preschool teacher for 3 and 4 year olds at Step by
Step. I have been a preschool teacher for 8 years.
I enjoy making a difference in all children’s lives.
I love watching them explore and experiment within their
environment. I value the support of the
interventionists that I work with daily.
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Coles,
Roxanne
Social Skills Play Facilitator & Early Interventionist
I am a mother of two boys ages 8 and 4. I have,
passionately, been working with children for over 15
years. I have been working with children with special
needs 8 years out of that 15. Working with children is my
passion. I am excited about what I do and am currently
working on earning a degree to work in the field of Speech
Pathology my focus will be on both verbal and non-verbal
children. Step by Step has given me every opportunity to
develop my passion for working with children as well as a
place to network with others who share and support my love
for this work.
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Coury, Shannon
Play Facilitator
Hello, my name is Shannon Coury. I am a native of
California and I have been working exclusively with two
children with special needs as a personal care-giver for
the past 4 years. I was referred to Step By Step by the
family and have been working here since 2006. I am very
excited to be working in the Bears Toddler Transition
Class and look forward to working with you and your
children. |
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Cox,
Travis
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Cruse, Annie
Infant Care |
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Ellis, Stacy
Behavior Interventionist & Early Interventionist |
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Garcia, Katie
Play Facilitator |
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Garcia, Lili
Infant Care
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Hillis, Alveneus
Preschool Teacher
Hello,
my name is Alvenus, but all my friends and co-workers
call me A.V. I am a second year student at Santa Monica
City College, working on my Early Childhood Certificate.
I have hopes of transferring to one of the Cal State
schools to continue my education in Child Development in
the next year. I have been working at Step By Step since
2006 and I always make it a point to have FUN at work
(not just because I am a big kid….but because this is
what I LOVE to do). |
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Jones,
Cortney
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Social Skills Program Supervisor
"I have been with Step by Step for over 5 years.
I have a strong background in Early Childhood Special
Education, and enjoy working with families and helping to
make a difference."
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Keany,
Jennifer, MFT
Behavior
Intervention Clinical Supervisor for Interns
"I
have always loved working with children. I received my
Master’s in Psychology in 1995 and became a Marriage and
Family Therapist. My work with special needs children and
their families is extremely rewarding, and I am happy to
be a part of the Step by Step family."
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Kuester,
Karla
Early
Interventionist
"I am a Montessori trained teacher and tutor and have
been involved in early childhood education since 1977.
I always try to look at the child, follow his or her
lead, and intervene as needed with the ultimate level of
respect."
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Mahoney,
Kelli
I
recently moved from
Boston
. I provide Behavior Intervention in the schools and
home and Social Skills intervention at the Playroom of
Step by Step in the afternoons. I hope to return to
school to get my masters in psychology. I have been
working with children with disabilities and as a tutor for
the past two years.
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Martinez,
Frankie
Behavior Interventionist
My name is Frankie Martinez. I have over twenty-five years
of experience working with special needs children for the
Los Angeles
Unified
School District
, and five years working as a behaviorist/play facilitator
with Step by Step. Recently, I completed a degree in Human
Resources from the
University
of
Phoenix
. I am now pursuing my teaching credentials, as well as a
Master's Degree in Special Education. |
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Merritt, Heather
Saturday Social Skills Supervisor & Behavior
Interventionist & Early Interventionist
Hi, I'm Heather Merritt. I graduated from the
University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree
in Psychology. Currently, I am pursuing a Master's
degree in Human Services specializing in Counseling.
I have worked with children of all ages and in various
environments for over ten years. I am family- focused,
relationship- based, and have trained in the floor-
time approach. I am a proud new mother to Miles, my
son, and understand the joys/demands of parenting. I
look forward to working with you and your children.
"If you find
it in your heart to care for somebody
else, you will have succeeded." Maya Angelou
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Molina,
Blanca
Play Facilitator
"I have experience working with children in the
home and in preschool settings, and have been working for
Step by Step for almost one year. I work primarily
with infants and toddlers, and am dedicated to the
families I serve."
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Monjaraz,
Gabriela
Play
Facilitator
"I work as a Play Facilitator in the After School
Enrichment Program at Step by Step. I enjoy
helping children interact and play. I believe
it is always important to show respect for children and
families."
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Morich,
Karin
Play Facilitator
"I believe that being the parent of a son with a
severe learning disability has given me the experience,
patience, and a love needed for working with children with
special needs. I am confident working with
children of all ages, and always enjoy a challenge."
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Muller,
Stuart
Behavioral Interventionist/Supervisor
"I have worked with children since 1989 as a play
therapist, behavioral interventionist, and social skills
facilitator. I am a licensed Marriage Family
Therapist, and have my Master’s Degree in Clinical
Psychology."
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Ramos, Ana
Play Facilitator
My name is Ana Ramos, and I am Human Development major
at Pacific Oaks College. I have been working with young
children and their families for nine and a half years. I
am extremely passionate about my career and look forward
to developing meaningful relationships with all the
children, parents and staff. |
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Roos, Jonathon
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Russell, April
Early Interventionist |
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Shertz, Daniel
Social Skills Interevntionist |
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Welch,
Kriss
I
have been with Step by Step from almost the beginning.
I participated in the very first EDU-Play training.
During the day I work at a private preschool.
I provide Social Skills intervention and enjoy teaching
cooking and gardening to all children. I am
currently completing my BA in Child Development.
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