Welcome to Holland
COMMITMENT, COMPASSION, INTEGRITY & ALWAYS STRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE
Holland Center Staff
Alexandra McCannel
M.A., LMFT
Qualified Supervising Professional (QSP) and CMDE Provider
Holland Center East
Started June 2022
Caroline Riese
M.A., BCBA
EIDBI Level 1 Provider
Program Manager
Holland Center West
Started August 2020
Whitney Swenson
B.S., RBT
EIDBI Level 1 Provider
Program Manager
Holland Center West
Started August 2020
Kayla Novak
M.A., RBT
EIDBI Level 1 Provider
Program Manager
Holland Center East
Started January 2021
Acacia Flowers
B.S., RBT
EIDBI Level 1 Provider
Program Manager
Holland Center East
Started April 2021
Samuel Ray
B.S., RBT
EIDBI Level 2 Provider
Program Manager
Holland Center East
Started July 2021
Zack Kolb
B.A., RBT
EIDBI Level 1 Provider
Program Manager
Holland Center West
Started August 2021
Laura Suflita
M.A., RBT
EIDBI Level 1 Provider
Program Manager
Holland Center East
Started September 2021
Samantha Lydick
B.S., RBT
EIDBI Level 1 Provider
Program Manager
Holland Center West
Started June 2022
Emily Singleton
M.S., RBT
EIDBI Level 1 Provider
Program Manager
Holland Center West
Started January 2023
Braden Farley
B.S., RBT
EIDBI Level 2 Provider
Program Manager
Holland Center East
Started September 2023
Maddie Greelis
B.S., RBT
EIDBI Level 2 Provider
Program Manager
Holland Center East
Started June 2018
Jasmine Moore
B.S., RBT
EIDBI Level 1 Provider
Lead RBT
Holland Center East
Started August 2022
Naicary Calzada
B.A., RBT
EIDBI Level 2 Provider
Lead RBT
Holland Center West
Started September 2022
Mason Olsansky
B.A., RBT
EIDBI Level 2 Provider
Lead RBT
Holland Center West
Started March 2023
Bethany Olson
RBT
EIDBI Level 2 Provider
Behavior Therapist
Holland Center West
Started February 2022
Bella Bowlin
B.A., RBT
EIDBI Level 2 Provider
Behavior Therapist
Holland Center East
Started June 2022
Nicole Gerogeorge
B.S., RBT
EIDBI Level 2 Provider
Behavior Therapist
Holland Center West
Started August 2022
Amber Eismann
B.S., RBT
EIDBI Level 2 Provider
Behavior Therapist
Holland Center East
Started September 2022
Kate Paal
B.A., RBT
EIDBI Level 2 Provider
Behavior Therapist
Holland Center East
Started July 2023
Gabe Lowney
B.S., RBT
EIDBI Level 2 Provider
Behavior Therapist
Holland Center East
Started September 2023
Gabby Stensland
B.S., RBT
EIDBI Level 2 Provider
Behavior Therapist
Holland Center East
Started September 2023
Casey Terzich
B.A., RBT
EIDBI Level 2 Provider
Behavior Therapist
Holland Center East
Started September 2023
Katelyn Schmuck
B.A., RBT
EIDBI Level 2 Provider
Behavior Therapist
Holland Center West
Started October 2023
Francesca Stewart
B.S., RBT
EIDBI Level 2 Provider
Behavior Therapist
Holland Center East
Started October 2023
Lauren Berndt
B.A., RBT
EIDBI Level 1 Provider
Behavior Therapist
Holland Center East
Started January 2024
Lydia Dahlager
B.A., RBT
EIDBI Level 2 Provider
Behavior Therapist
Holland Center East
Started January 2024
Joey DiFuccia
B.A., RBT
EIDBI Level 2 Provider
Behavior Therapist
Holland Center West
Started January 2024
Maria George
M.S., RBT
EIDBI Level 1 Provider
Behavior Therapist
Holland Center West
Started March 2024
Katie Byzewski
B.A., RBT
EIDBI Level 2 Provider
Behavior Therapist
Holland Center West
Started April 2024
Abbi Forbrook
B.A., RBT
EIDBI Level 1 Provider
Behavior Therapist
Holland Center East
Started April 2024
Karenna Obilade
RBT
EIDBI Level 2 Provider
Behavior Therapist
Holland Center West
Started April 2024
Gabrielle Tselos
B.A., RBT
EIDBI Level 1 Provider
Behavior Therapist
Holland Center East
Started April 2024
Noah Bestland
B.S., RBT
EIDBI Level 2 Provider
Behavior Therapist
Holland Life Plus+
Started May 2024
Mary Jacks
B.S.W., RBT
EIDBI Level 1 Provider
Behavior Therapist
Holland Center West
Started May 2024
Logan Jones
B.S., RBT
EIDBI Level 2 Provider
Behavior Therapist
Holland Center West
Started May 2024
Zeldie Anderson
RBT
EIDBI Level 2 Provider
Behavior Therapist
Holland Center West
Started June 2024
MacKenzie Carlson
B.A., RBT
EIDBI Level 1 Provider
Behavior Therapist
Holland Center West
Started June 2024
Megan DeWeese
RBT
EIDBI Level 2 Provider
Behavior Therapist
Holland Center East
Started June 2024
Maren Reu
B.S., RBT
EIDBI Level 2 Provider
Behavior Therapist
Holland Center East
Started June 2024
Rachel Steiner
B.A., RBT
EIDBI Level 2 Provider
Behavior Therapist
Holland Center East
Started June 2024
Juancarlos Barrientos
RBT
EIDBI Level 2 Provider
Behavior Therapist
Holland Life Plus+
Started July 2024
Taylor Bolton
RBT
EIDBI Level 2 Provider
Behavior Therapist
Holland Life Plus+
Started July 2024
Natalie Wieker
B.S.
EIDBI Level 2 Provider
Behavior Therapist
Holland Center East
Started July 2024
Lexi Knadel
B.S.
EIDBI Level 2 Provider
Behavior Therapist
Holland Center West
Started September 2024
Kennedy Mead
B.A.
EIDBI Level 2 Provider
Behavior Therapist
Holland Center West
Started September 2024
Olivia Meier
B.A.
EIDBI Level 2 Provider
Behavior Therapist
Holland Center East
Started September 2024
Alysha Singh
B.A.
EIDBI Level 1 Provider
Behavior Therapist
Holland Center West
Started September 2024
Kelly Gherity
B.S.
Office Manager
Holland Center West
Started February 2014
Haley Rogers
B.S., RBT
Office Manager
EIDBI Provider Level 1
Holland Center East
Started May 2022
Jay Janecky
Kitchen/Custodial Support
Holland Center East
Started September 2019
Kalli Holman
Administrative Assistant
Holland Center West and East
Started September 2021
Lexi Arnold
B.A., RBT
Daycare Lead
Holland Center East
Started July 2020
Tira Erdman
B.A.
Daycare Lead
Holland Center West
Started October 2022
Eric Bye
B.S.
Daycare Aide
Holland Center West
Started November 2022
Facilities
CHEMICAL-FREE FACILITY
Holland Center strives to create the best learning environment possible for our clients. This includes minimizing chemicals from the environment that may be harmful to the children.
Our center uses chemical-free, non-toxic, and plant-based cleaning products. Holland Center also uses hydrogen peroxide for cleaning. We hire a professional carpet cleaning company that uses enhanced water that is electrolyzed and oxidized, instead of chemicals, to create a powerful cleaning solution.
There are no pesticides or herbicides used on the grounds. All students, staff, and visitors are requested to remove their shoes or wear center only shoes while at Holland Center.
The paint used throughout the center is no-VOC paint which eliminates exposure to volatile organic compounds. The cove adhesives used are rated green and no-VOC as well.
The floor on the main level is marmoleum. Marmoleum is a non-toxic, anti-bacterial flooring. The upper level is carpet that has been completely outgassed.
Wood or metal is chosen whenever possible for center needs. We strive to lessen any plastic, especially soft plastics, which can be toxic. We strive to be compliant with European Union standards of safety.
Staff are asked to refrain from wearing scented products such as perfume, lotions, and shampoos.
The playground contains two Rainbow Play Systems built with Redwood. The wood is untreated to reduce potential toxins.
For more information about how chemicals impact our environment, please visit:
http://www.ewg.org/about-us
GLUTEN / CASEIN / PEANUT / ARTIFICIAL COLOR FREE
The benefits of dietary intervention have been supported by researchers in the autism community. Our therapists work with professionals to understand these dietary interventions and help assist families in their implementation. Our therapists also understand the need for vitamin and mineral supplementation and are trained to administer these supplements as well as other prescribed medications.
Holland Center is a gluten- and casein-free facility. Research has shown that some children with autism have been found to have insufficient amounts of the DPPIV enzyme that breaks down the gluten and casein molecules. In order to provide these children with the safest environment possible, we do not permit clients to bring foods containing gluten and casein into Holland Center.
For more information about gluten- and casein-free dietary interventions, please visit: https://tacanow.org/family-resources/diet/
Artificial food coloring is not permitted in items that are meant to be consumed at the center. These dyes have been linked to hyperactivity, hypersensitivity, behavior issues, and tumors.
For more information about artificial colors, please visit:
https://cspinet.org/new/pdf/food-dyes-rainbow-of-risks.pdf
In order to best meet the needs of our clients with peanut allergies, we are a peanut-free facility.