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

Genna Joyce
M.S., BCBA
EIDBI Level 1 Provider
Senior Trainer
Holland Center East
Started July 2019

Kate Lippitt
M.A., BCBA
EIDBI Level 1 Provider
Team Trainer
Holland Center West
Started May 2007

Rachel Schuth
M.A., BCBA
EIDBI Level 1 Provider
Team Trainer
Holland Center West
Started December 2017

Sydney Wolfbauer
B.S., RBT
EIDBI Level 1 Provider
Team Trainer
Holland Center East
Started March 2020

Tori Belisle
B.S., RBT
EIDBI Level 1 Provider
Team Trainer
Holland Center East
Started January 2022

Maggie Russell
M.A., BCBA
EIDBI Level 1 Provider
Program Supervisor
Holland Center West
Started September 2019

Laura Jacobson
M.A., RBT
EIDBI Level 1 Provider
Program Supervisor
Holland Center West
Started May 2020

Caroline Riese
M.A., BCBA
EIDBI Level 1 Provider
Program Supervisor
Holland Center West
Started August 2020

Kayla Novak
B.A., RBT
EIDBI Level 1 Provider
Program Supervisor
Holland Center East
Started January 2021

Acacia Flowers
B.S., RBT
EIDBI Level 1 Provider
Program Supervisor
Holland Center East
Started April 2021

Samuel Ray
RBT
EIDBI Level 2 Provider
Program Supervisor
Holland Center East
Started July 2021

Zack Kolb
B.A., RBT
EIDBI Level 1 Provider
Program Supervisor
Holland Center West
Started August 2021

Laura Suflita
M.A., RBT
EIDBI Level 1 Provider
Program Supervisor
Holland Center East
Started September 2021

Thaine Swirtz
B.A., RBT
EIDBI Level 2 Provider
Program Supervisor
Holland Center East
Started August 2022

Whitney Swenson
B.S., RBT
EIDBI Level 2 Provider
Behavior Therapist
Holland Center West
Started August 2020

Kevin Van Patten
B.S., RBT
EIDBI Level 1 Provider
Behavior Therapist
Holland Center East
Started September 2020

Bethany Olson
RBT
EIDBI Level 2 Provider
Behavior Therapist
Holland Center West
Started February 2022

Haley Rogers
B.S., RBT
EIDBI Level 2 Provider
Behavior Therapist
Holland Center East
Started May 2022

Bella Bowlin
B.A., RBT
EIDBI Level 2 Provider
Behavior Therapist
Holland Center East
Started June 2022

Samantha Lydick
B.S., RBT
EIDBI Level 1 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

Jasmine Moore
B.S., RBT
EIDBI Level 1 Provider
Behavior Therapist
Holland Center East
Started August 2022

Amber Eismann
B.S., RBT
EIDBI Level 2 Provider
Behavior Therapist
Holland Center East
Started September 2022

Kaelan Lucas
B.S., RBT
EIDBI Level 1 Provider
Behavior Therapist
Holland Center East
Started September 2022

Charles Trombley
B.A., RBT
EIDBI Level 2 Provider
Behavior Therapist
Holland Center East
Started September 2022

Naicary Calzada
B.A., RBT
EIDBI Level 2 Provider
Behavior Therapist
Holland Center West
Started September 2022

Maddy O’Grady
B.A., RBT
EIDBI Level 2 Provider
Behavior Therapist
Holland Center East
Started October 2022

Emily Singleton
M.S., RBT
EIDBI Level 1 Provider
Behavior Therapist
Holland Center West
Started January 2023

Hannah Luginbill
B.S., RBT
EIDBI Level 2 Provider
Behavior Therapist
Holland Center East
Started February 2023

Mason Olsansky
B.A., RBT
EIDBI Level 2 Provider
Behavior Therapist
Holland Center West
Started March 2023

Madison Braun
RBT
EIDBI Level 2 Provider
Behavior Therapist
Holland Center West
Started June 2023

Ashley McDew
B.S.
EIDBI Level 1 Provider
Behavior Therapist
Holland Center East
Started July 2023

Kate Paal
B.A.
EIDBI Level 2 Provider
Behavior Therapist
Holland Center East
Started July 2023

Braden Farley
B.S.
EIDBI Level 2 Provider
Behavior Therapist
Holland Center East
Started September 2023

Gabe Lowney
B.S.
EIDBI Level 2 Provider
Behavior Therapist
Holland Center East
Started September 2023

Gabby Stensland
B.S.
EIDBI Level 2 Provider
Behavior Therapist
Holland Center East
Started September 2023

Casey Terzich
B.A.
EIDBI Level 2 Provider
Behavior Therapist
Holland Center East
Started September 2023

Kelly Gherity
B.S.
Office Manager
Holland Center West
Started February 2014

Morgan Timmerman
B.S.
Office Manager
Holland Center East
Started November 2020

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
Child Care – Infant
Holland Center East
Started July 2022

Tira Erdman
B.A.
Daycare Lead
Holland Center West
Started October 2022

Eric Bye
B.S.
Daycare Aide
Holland Center West
Started November 2022

Kaitlyn Hirvela
M.S., CCC-SLP
Team Lead – Eden Prairie Outpatient
Holland Connections
Started June 2019

Sophie Wilmshurst
COTA/L
Team Lead – Mendota Heights
Holland Connections
Started June 2019

Marina Underberg
COTA/L
Team Lead – Minnetonka
Holland Connections
Started September 2019

Abigail Ihli
MOT, OTR/L
Team Lead – Holland Life
Holland Connections
Started March 2020

Keri Derauf
M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathology Trainer
Holland Connections
Started January 2021

Jenna Barbeln
MOT, OTR/L
Occupational Therapy Trainer
Holland Connections
Started October 2019

Kenzie Larson
COTA/L
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Holland Connections
Started November 2020

Tyler Gansen
MOT, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Holland Connections
Started November 2021

Cassie Hagen
M.S., OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Holland Connections
Started January 2022

Megan Farley
COTA/L
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Holland Connections
Started April 2022

Savannah Schmaltz
COTA/L
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Holland Connections
Started April 2022

Jacob Quinton
CF-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Holland Connections
Started May 2022

Nicole Stahlberg
COTA/L
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Holland Connections
Started June 2022

Jennifer Haggerty
M.S., CF-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Holland Connections
Started January 2023

Cassidy Hall
M.S., CF-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Holland Connections
Started June 2023
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.