Congratulations to our employees recently recognized by their programs/departments as Mission Makers! Your dedication to our mission, vision, and values is highlighted through your work everyday!
Meet our October Mission Makers:
Amber Barrett, RCS BHP, Southern, ME. Amber has done such an amazing job settling into her first ever BHP position! She seamlessly fit into the family culture in the home and quickly made a strong bond with her consumer. Amber always looks for new ways to let her consumer lead while also providing intervention as necessary in the naturalistic setting. Amber loves to find new ways to connect with her consumer and knows all the best ways to make him smile!
Carlee Beatson, Lead Teacher, Westbrook SPPS. Carlee was nominated by her peers for taking on an extremely full plate with a super positive attitude this school year. She has risen above so many challenges while remaining an exemplary leader, handling every day with admirable professionalism. She has dedicated most all of her time in these first weeks of school to train her staff on student’s plans and programming- insuring they are feeling comfortable and successful. She fosters such amazing and open communication in the classroom, taking the time to appreciate each of her staff and acknowledge the hard work that they are doing. Carlee maintains strong relationships with students as well, all while taking on additional responsibilities and consistently going above and beyond to support everyone around her. Her ability to engage with each child and meet them where they are at is truly remarkable. Additionally, Carlee is a reliable resource for information, guidance, and advice, demonstrating an empathetic understanding of others and a genuine commitment to everyone’s best interests. As a calm and effective leader, she has gone above and beyond to create a learning environment where both her students and staff can thrive and make meaningful progress. We are so lucky to have you, Carlee. Thank you for all that you do!
Michelle Foster, Assistant Lead Teacher, Westbrook SPPS. Michelle was nominated by her peers for always going above and beyond to support the program in so many different ways. Within in the classroom, she has grown into an exceptional leader. She readily steps in to assist a teammate or the entire class whenever needed. Her skill in understanding the dynamics of a room is unparalleled. You can often see her tidying up the classroom, organizing materials, guiding a group, engaging with her students, or supporting other staff members. There is never a time during the day when she isn’t lending a hand to others. Outside of the classroom, Michelle approaches every task with a smile on her face and a go-getter attitude. She will clean anything that needs cleaning and takes it upon herself to maintain our hallway bulletin boards, passionate about how our school looks and feels. Her cheerful and relaxed demeanor fosters a welcoming and secure environment for everyone to express themselves freely. She is positive, kind, and approachable- just all around a great human. We are so excited to watch her grow as she steps into a new role this fall. Congrats, Michelle!
Ashley Beaulieu, Lead Teacher, Pineland SPPS. Ashley is amazing! She recently stepped into a Lead Teacher role and jumped in with both feet. She has a creative mind and is always looking for small ways to improve the day of her students and staff. She’s willing to go the extra mile for anybody in the school. She’s professional, thinks outside of the box, and is always willing to collaborate and give different viewpoints to help problem solve. She has a great attention to detail and supports her staff and students in all aspects of the day. No matter what’s in store for the day, Ashley brings a positive attitude and encourages those around her. We appreciate you, Ashley!
Isabelle Brieva, Adult Case Manager. Isabelle works with a young man who recently graduated from high school. He requires full support for most tasks and is cared for by his mother who is unable to work currently. Isabelle spent months building rapport with the mother so she was finally able to accept support. Together they are working on coordinating services for the consumer and mother leading them both to more independent lives. Isabelle was able to meet this family where they’re at and is now coordinating services and support in the home and community.
Kylie Burns, School-Based BHP, Central, ME. Kylie has recently started to work with a student in the school environment who has a variety of behavioral, social, and functional needs. Kylie has been able to develop a wonderful relationship with this student, and has supported him through transitioning into a different classroom with additional expectations. She has a great approach to treatment and the staff at the school have been very complimentary. We are lucky to have Kylie as part of our team and look forward to witnessing her continued growth in our program!
Amita Gelinas, School-Based BHP, Central, ME. Amita joined our Central Maine team in June of this year and since her transition to our program she has done an outstanding job. Amita is a wonderful BHP and a great addition to our team. She has embraced the change of learning a new work environment all while maintaining a positive and professional attitude. When working with her consumer she is engaged and passionate. She does not hesitate to ask questions and/or advocate for the needs of her consumer. Thank you Amita for your continued hard work and dedication to not only the consumers you work with but Woodfords as well!!
Charlotte Hickling, BHP Training Coordinator. Charlotte is responsible for ensuring the successful journey to BHP certification for all Woodfords BHPs as well as those across the State. From registration in the online and live classes to troubleshooting technical challenges and issuing certificates, Charlotte does it all. Her dedication to outstanding customer service, her accuracy and her kind, helpful demeanor make her a true asset to Woodfords.
Liliana Inderstrodt, School-Based BHP, Central, ME. Liliana was new to Woodfords over the summer ESY session, and she helped make a seamless transition for her consumer. Everyone involved with his case was worried about his shift into Middle School, and we (teachers, school administrators, Woodfords staff, and the consumer’s mother) have been nothing short of amazed at how well he is doing. She also picked up in home hours for one of our longest-served consumers, and will finish out his time with Woodfords RCS over the coming weeks in preparation for his transition to the adult world. Liliana is dedicated, professional, always asks great questions and has proven to be a great addition to our growing team.
Taylor Muktar, Lead Teacher, Pineland ECS. Taylor is always going above and beyond for her students on a daily basis. She collaborates with other providers and always tries to carry over any therapy related goals in the classroom. Taylor is a great advocate for both her students and her staff. She has several students in her classroom that use AAC devices and she always makes sure they have all the information needed for to be successful. Taylor incorporates the perfect balance in her classroom of meeting students where they are at, but also challenging them to learn and grow. She has also gone above and beyond in her communication with parents, including translating documents and trainings coworkers to do the same. We are so incredible thankful to have her on our team. Thank you, Taylor!
Aubrey Salvesen, Ed Tech/BHP, Waterville ECS. Aubrey is an amazing teacher. She is so patient with all of our consumers and takes the time to build meaningful relationships with them. She recently was supporting with training a new staff and took the time to explain the why and supported the new staff with following through running the program and engaging with the student in a very thorough and efficient way. She did a great job explaining and coaching with the new staff. Aubrey has a very nurturing way about her that not only positively impacts our consumers, but her colleagues as well. Thank you Aubrey for giving attention to all the small things that matter so much in our school.
Juliet Tasker, Lead Teacher, Westbrook SPPS. Juliet was nominated by her peers for recently stepping into the role of a lead teacher and absolutely crushing it! She dived in head first and has not missed a beat since, making it her mission to create a welcoming, nurturing environment for both her students and staff. She is SUCH a hard worker and has been hands on in the classroom non-stop since this new school year has started. She prioritizes supporting her staff, providing hands on training, and delivering effective and creative curriculum, all while pairing with each student along the way. She has worked through challenging behaviors and situations with grace and resiliency, serving as a true role model for all of the staff around her. She is a team player through and through, always ready to receive what is coming her way with a smile on her face. Her dedication to her team is outstanding and evident every single day. She consistently meets her students where they are at and makes learning fun and accessible to all. She isn’t afraid to be silly and sing loudly, sharing her passion for education and human connection with us all. It has been so fun and also so impressive to watch Juliet grow here at Woodfords, thank you for all that you do!
Danielle Williams, School-Based BHP, Central, ME. Danielle is a BHP working out of the Bangor School Department. She is our Mission Maker of the month due to her commitment to helping different consumers succeed. This summer she supported a new consumer during ESY after a last minute change and was able to quickly learn his program and support him. This has contributed to his success the following school year. Danielle also shows dedication in her ability to pick up additional hours so that consumers may participate in after school activities. Her dedication to helping consumers succeed is what makes her a Mission Maker!