SHANEE HOWELL, MSW, CAS, ITFS
Executive Director, CEO
Shanee is a devoted advocate for children and families, and is passionate about nurturing growth within families of children with developmental delays. Shanee has received her Masters degree in Social Work from the University of New England, with a concentration in Micro Practice focused on individuals, families, and groups, and her Bachelors degree in Social Work from Longwood University. She is a Certified Autism Specialist, has a Certificate in Child Nutrition, as well as Parent Training. She is a member the National Association of Social Workers, and the Autism Society of NC/Forsyth County. Shanee is always learning and strives to cultivate meaningful relationships within the community by using her expertise of working in home, community, and private school settings.
ANNA MARTIN
Director of Family and Education Services
Anna is passionate about helping all children grow and develop to reach their potential. As a parent to a child who has developmental delays, she is dedicated to serving families and helping them overcome the obstacles they may face. Anna has a Bachelors degree in Elementary Education from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and has 5 years of teaching experience at various grade levels in the elementary setting. Once her son was born in December of 2015, she left the classroom in order to meet his needs both medically and developmentally. She is dedicated to working with children and families in order to make sure they have the resources and support they need.
RA’CHEL MILLS
Lead Consultant & Teacher
Ra’Chel has a BA in Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience from the University of Michigan and is currently working on a Masters of Psychology with a specialization in Applied Behavior Analysis. Ra’Chel has previous experience as a registered behavior technician and has her Infant Toddler Family Certification. She loves working with children, finding new and creative ways to negotiate the gap in development in all areas. Ra’Chel assists in both the Preschool and After School programs.
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GRANDIN HOWELL
Director of Operations
Grandin is committed to providing high-quality services within the community to serve children and families of all developmental levels and backgrounds. Grandin holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Hampden-Sydney College, and has a background focusing almost exclusively on marketing and design. Currently working toward his Masters of Business Administration, he provides support for the organization through organizational and financial management best practices. Grandin also supports the overall community engagement and strategic outreach planning activities with the desire to help mitigate the barriers for families to access these high-impact services.