Staff

Michael Thomas

Executive Director

A proud Texan who wants to make sure this is the best state to live in for everybody, including people with disabilities. I love the outdoors, soccer, music, and most of all, spending time with my wife and twin boys Jackson and Maxwell.

Dawn Cavil

Chief People Officer

Shelley Crowder

Chief Program Officer

Shelley has spent the past 21 years working and supporting individuals with disabilities. Her experience ranges from music teacher, special education teacher, behavioral support specialist, and most recently the director of The Solomon Center for Adult Transition in Plano ISD. Shelley has a Bachelors in Music Education from the University of Louisiana Monroe and a Masters in Behavior Analysis from the University of Cincinnati. Shelley is also a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. 

Kim Roosevelt

Chief Development Officer

A wife, mother to two amazing girls who inspire me daily to fight for those who can’t fight for themselves, a dedicated volunteer leader and passionate speaker and fundraiser for the causes I believe in (of which MP is one of the greatest)!

Robert Acuff

Director of IT

An avid reader and consumer of technology. I love dogs and music. I love my job and am so thankful that the people I work with allow me to inflict my presence upon them on a daily basis.

Ashley Hollingsworth

Director of Finance

Orit Levi

Director of Clinical Services

I believe in a holistic approach for evaluation and therapy of individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities to ensure a multi-disciplinary paradigm. I am passionate about sharing my professional experience and clinical insights with clients, caregivers and educators, so every client can reach their full potential and be successful in the educational/vocational setting and beyond. I thrive to empower everyone to be a functional communicator in their community.

I received a B.A. in Communication Disorders, Speech-Language and Hearing from Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel, in June 1998, and obtained my M.S. in Communication Disorders, Speech‐Language Pathology from The University of Texas at Dallas in May 2011. I have been an active member of the Texas Speech Language Hearing Association since 2009, and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association since 2011. I worked at My Possibilities as a graduate student in 2010 and am honored to be back as a manager of the Clinical Services Department.

I am a wife and a mother of three humans and one Goldendoodle. On my free time, I enjoy cooking and reading. I am an enthusiastic band-mom, probably the loudest on the stands. Go Red Hawk Band!

Adrienne Mageors

Director of Marketing & Communications

Mama of three, living in blissful chaos, sustained by coffee, avocados and wine. Everyone deserves an advocate and a community of people who truly get it – that’s why I’m here!

Mandy Noerper

Director of Vocational Services

Mandy can often be found lounging lakeside, singing a favorite song or chatting with loved ones about her fur-children or her passion for serving our Hugely Important People.

Scott Saucier

Director of Programs

My 28-year career working with special needs adults began in 1989 when I walked into a small program in Richardson having no idea as to what the next three decades would have in store. It was there that I first realized the potential of adults with special needs and that there could be so much more to their lives than even I understood. In June of 2010, I was brought on as an Instructor at My Possibilities, and it was here that I began to grow as a teacher.

As the Achieve Program Coordinator, I work side-by-side with a small team of educators to create and implement ideas with one goal in mind, to provide HIPsters a forum to learn, experience and be themselves; to find their own strengths and succeed to the best of their abilities.

As an instructor under the Directing My Future Pillar, I helps provide a strong foundation of leadership, advocacy, problem solving, and personal responsibility through classroom instruction and by providing opportunities HIPsters might not have anywhere else.

Stephanie Bare

Associate Director of Support Services

Laurel Adams

Employment Consultant

I love serving in any Capacity. I look forward to getting to know all our HIPsters and leading them on their journey to find their career. I bring 4 years of experience in the special needs population. I have two great kids, Jakob and Samantha, two kitties and a dog.

Kelly Allen

Admissions Coordinator

Kayla Anderson

Instructor

Sesily Babekuhl

Billing Specialist

I am super excited to join My Possibilities. I have been married for 14 years, have 2 daughters, Ella 13 and Lily 11. My family spends a great deal of time at softball fields on the weekends. I can’t wait meet everyone!

Kim Baca

Registered Nurse (RN)

Im known as “Nurse Kim” or “Adam Y’s mom”. As a nurse for 40 years and mom of a son with autism for 34 years, the best of both my worlds collided in 2019. My Possibilities decided to hire their first staff nurse and they chose me! This was a match made in heaven, as my son had attended MP since 2010. Additionally, my own experience as nurse for a service provider for people with disabilities had led me to work closely with staff at MP for the previous few years. I’m thrilled to say, after all these years, I have landed in my dream job in my happy place!

Tammy Baldwin

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Natalie Barletta

Instructor

My name is Natalie and I am so excited to work at MP, I love working with people. I was previously working at Summit Climbing gyms as a head coach and a yoga instructor. I love spending time outside, on photography, and with my dogs! Can’t wait to meet everyone and build connections with the incredible Hipsters!

Katherine Brashears

Support Services Assistant

My name is Katherine Brashears. I am the new Support Services Assistant. I will support the Support Services Team with all of their administrative duties. In my free time, I enjoy everything Disney such as movies, the parks and cruises.

Robert Bumpass

Program Assistant

Jim Bussell

Transportation

Graylin Butler

Employment Consultant

Courtney Byington

Program Instructor

Tiffany Campbell

Development Coordinator

I am an energetic individual with a passion for giving back to the community around me. I am new to the area and always open to food recommendations and a hello!

Ellie Crosland

Vocational Program Coordinator

An artistic young lady with an old soul. I love my family, my dogs, The Office, and the HIPsters that I get the chance to serve. HIPsters teach me to live every day to the fullest! I believe that being different is what makes us special!

Laura Cruz Y Celis

Speech Language Pathologist

Maria Mendes Garcia

Front Desk Coordinator

Lupe Davis

Front Desk Specialist

Blessed to work at the HIPster entrance. HIPsters have taught me how to be humble and loving. I am also a grandma who loves spending time with my grand kids.

Sarah Diesing

Speech-Language Pathologist

Amanda Dudley

Associate Grants Officer

Foster Estes

Instructor

Husband and friend to a creative and awesome woman and dad of 2 little rascals. Adventurer of the outdoors. Encourager, brother and friend of the young at heart. Grateful to my Lord to be serving the MP community.

Abigail Fair

Personal Trainer

A mother, jokester, learner, over-thinker, and speech therapy assistant. Constantly learning from, humbled by, and blessed to be around our HIPsters.

Mark Figley

Employment Consultant

Michael Fischer

Facilities Assistant

Raquel Flores

Billing Specialist

Tina Fu

Instructor

I enjoy camping, the outdoors, plants, and eating. My favorite type of egg is over medium, and my favorite type of lettuce is BUTTER.

Grace Fuller

HIPster Family Liaison

Alabama native, Texas transplant. Deeply passionate about people, senior rescue pups, good food and spicy margaritas. Forever on a mission to create spaces where our HIPsters are seen, heard, valued and celebrated.

John F.

Facilities

Elizabeth Garcia

Car Wash Vocational Coordinator

Elizabeth here and ready to serve!  I have been involved with the IDD population since childhood. I am very interested in making pure friendships, passionate about movement, dancing, wrestling and just being playful.

Shana Gentzel

Specialty Therapies Coordinator

I graduated from University of Texas at Dallas. l and have a Masters in Education in Curriculum Development. I have worked as a SLP-A for 10 years where I serviced  children and transitioning to adults excites me.

I am married to my high school sweetheart and we have 3 lovely ladies. When I am not watching my girls play sports I enjoy cooking, traveling, and watching movies with my husband. I am excited to start this new journey with the team! I am up for the challenge.

Nicole Gerhardt

Speech-Language Pathologist

Wife and pet momma of 2 dogs & 2 cats. I’m a lover of cooking (and eating), learning, reading, frequent napping, and engaging in banter with my Jersey-born Italian family. Most importantly, I’m a fervent speech pathologist dedicated to ensuring every HIPster communicates & enjoys mealtime to the best of their ability.

Summer Gill

MProve Coaching Coordinator

I have worked at My Possibilities for nine years. I’m a lively, outspoken, understanding and spiritual individual. I love my time at the beach and enriching the lives of others, making every day count.

Kelsey Hager

Instructor

Loving, kindhearted, and obsessed auntie of two. always ready for new friends and a new adventure.

Bridget Harris

Instructor

Sydney Harrison

Education Program Manager

A cat mom, reader, movie watcher and tea drinker. “Get over your hill and see what you find there, with grace in you heart and flowers in your hair.” – Mumford and Sons, After the Storm

Jordan Hemperly

Employment Consultant

Tripp Hemphill

Safety Coordinator

All good deeds go best unspoken. – Tripp Hemphill

Tracy Hernandez

Admissions Coordinator

I am a Mom of two kids, two dogs , two cats , and a turtle. I love to garden and craft. HIPsters remind me these are the days we live for. Each day is a gift.

Jenn Hess

Program Instructor

Ann Hoekman

Data Entry Specialist

I have lived in McKinney since 2003, married, with one 17 year old daughter who will be graduating this year with aspirations of going into nero-psychology studies, and currently only 2 dogs and 1 cat that were foster fails for us but we have been home to up to 7 foster dogs as a stop over to their furever home. I was born and raised in Wyoming as an Air Force brat who stayed in the same city the whole time. My husband was born and raised in Alaska as a homesteader/dog sledder & breader with many Iditarod Trail Champions. In my free time I eat, sleep, and drink all things Girl Scouts from camp director to horses and of course COOKIES! I have joined the RD Team to help with the transition into NetSuite.

Barb Hogan

Therapy Administrator, SLP Supervisor

A veteran speech-language pathologist returning to the workforce after raising 2 lovely daughters. A wife to Kevin, a dog mom, and a huge admirer/fan of HIPsters and their families. The IDD Community has come a long way in terms of inclusion and acceptance. My Possibilities is a trailblazer in that arena, and I feel so lucky to be a part of the organization.

Grace Hunter

HIPster Resource Coordinator

Pamela Hutchinson

Quality Assurance Specialist

I’m originally from Charleston, SC. My family and I moved to North Dallas in 2009. I have a Master’s in Public Administration from Strayer University. I have 12 years of work experience performing quality assurance.

Debbie Hutchison

Education Program Coordinator

I love my family and visiting my dad in Florida where we go to the beach as much as possible. Im a Mom to 3 fur babies: Presley, Cooper, and Madi and a workout enthusiast, especially running. As a retired teacher of 29 years (as of May 2020), I am so blessed to be working for a place that is all about bettering the lives of our HIPsters.

Radost Ilieva

Instructor

Darlene Irwin

Accountant

Ashley Johnson

Instructor

I have spent the last few years in public education serving at-risk youth (In School Suspension) as well as assisting with SpEd inclusion – all the middle school level. We recently moved to Anna from the McKinney/Frisco area with our two sons, Ruston (7) and Teddy (10mos), as well as our 3 dogs – Tex, Willie and Koda. Outside of work, I help co-lead a student ministry for teen girls. We are a sports family (especially our Texas Rangers), and we love going on hikes and supporting local farmers’ markets. I’m excited to be a part of MP!

Becca Johnson

Vocational Academic Advisor

Evan Jones

Senior Development Officer

I am thrilled to be a part of the MP team! Dad to 2 awesome kiddos, spouse to Jana and dog-dad to the best underbite pooch you’ve ever seen. I cheer for the  Dallas Stars and McLaren F1 team. Life is short, go on an adventure.

Samantha Jones

Program Assistant

Anne Keever

Program Coordinator

Kaeson King

Facilities Track Instructor

Kaeson comes to MP for more than 15 years of experience working within the maintenance industry. Kaeson has worked with My Possibilities for the last 2.5 years whenever our Facilities Team needed help with our floor cleaner! He is thrilled to be joining My Possibilities on a Full-time basis!

Lauren Kornegay

Career Service Manager

I am excited to join the team at MP! I live with my husband in Fort Worth and I have been working in the special education world for 6 years as a teacher and vocational coordinator. In my free time I love reading, baking, and travel. I look forward to meeting you all!

Miranda Kranz

Vocational Program Manager

Alex Khulman

IT Support Assistant

Debbie Lashbrook

Accounting Manager

I was raised in Richardson, TX and currently live in Plano with my husband Toby, son Blake and daughter Hannah, as well as our dog Walker. Attended University of North Texas in Denton and obtained my Accounting degree, which lead to becoming a CPA.  Over the last 5-7 years, I have become a NASCAR fan, however, none of my family has enjoyed this pastime with me 😊.  I’m blessed to have extended family living local and help as much as possible.  I enjoy serving in a Special Friends ministry, which has become a joy and learning experience.  I’m very excited to join My Possibilities and help in the mission.

Dan Lewis

Transportation

Darrellene Lindsey

Social Enterprise Manager

kelly Link

Occupational Therapist

I am a mom of two boys, a native Texan who loves to travel, and I enjoy yoga and being active.

I am thrilled to be an occupational therapist here at MP helping HIPsters hone their skills for the job of living!

Taryn Logan

Talent Acquisition and Engagement Manager

With a grateful heart, I praise God for giving me the opportunity to make every day count for our HIPsters. I find my passions in health education and instilling confidence in the lives of those I work with. I am a wife of 3 years and recent mother of one cute chunky boy that has stolen my heart.

Laura Lopez

Curriculum Lead

I recently graduated from Texas Woman’s University with a Bachelor’s in Social Work. In my free time, I enjoy watching shows, listening to music, make- up, and painting. I am excited to be working with the staff at My Possibilities and the HIPsters!

Savannah Mueller

Program Assistant

Blair Munday

Marketing Coordinator

I am a recent Texas A&M University graduate who has a passion for serving others and creating a world where every individual feels included. I am a wife, book lover, BIG coffee lover, dog mom to my two labrador retrievers, and just so thankful that the Lord placed me at MP!

Marissa Myatt

Speech Therapy Coordinator

A wife, mom to 2 little ones, and dog mom to 1 crazy pup. Lover of coffee and sleep–even though I don’t always get a lot of it! I am passionate about giving our HIPsters the power to communicate!

Daniel M.

HIPStaff, Facilities

Michael M.

Facilities

Olivia Norkiewicz

Personal Training Manager

If I’m not hanging out with my favorite people (AKA our HIPsters) you can find me playing with my three cats (Nacho, Black Beans, and Salsa!), eating all the chips and salsa, hoarding candles and working out in a gym!

Karie Oberholz

Program Assistant

Carey O'Connor

Campus Facilities Manager

A follower of my Lord, husband, father, dog lover, comfort food chef, and founder of Cast Iron Nation with a loving passion for the HIPsters we serve at MP.

Hannah Parent

Instructor

A native Marylander, plant obsessed mother, and outdoor enthusiast who is always seeking new and exciting opportunities to further enrich the lives of each of our HIPsters!

Nathan Pham

Music Therapist

Leslie Plunk

Business Systems Analyst

A wife, mother, fur-mom, overly ambitious reader, and a socially awkward over-thinker. I am an introvert living in an extrovert’s world, but that’s okay! I just want to leave the world a little better than I found it.

Natasha Powell

Program Assistant

I’ve been in the fitness industry going on 6 years now. Being a former track and field athlete, I found it easy to adapt to fitness as well as helping others with their goals. I have a passion for helping my clients through health and fitness. I currently serve in the military as an Army Reservist. A few words to describe me are humble, confident, passionate, and energetic. Fun fact: I love dogs, hiking and food. My favorite athletes are Serena Williams, Allyson Felix and Lebron James.

Evan Roy

MPower Online Learning Coordinator

I began my involvement at My Possibilities in 2013 as a volunteer filling in where needed and quickly realized this was a place I wanted to become a part of permanently. I teach Technology and Communication at MP and couldn’t have more fun doing it! My current project at MP is creating a Maker Space for the special needs community.

My spare time looks a lot like my days at MP. I am always creating or fixing something at home for some project. As a member of The Legion, an all-volunteer organization focused on building and wearing movie quality costumes making contributions to the local community through charity, I also assist with fundraising and volunteer work such as visiting children’s hospitals.

Brenda Rozinsky

Foundation & Grants Officer

Brenda Rozinsky is excited to continue her passion for fundraising at My Possibilities. Brenda began her grant writing career over twenty years ago and since 2016 has held the position of Director of Foundations and Government Relations at Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas where she raised over $2M annually through foundation, United Way, and government grants.   Brenda feels My Possibilities is a perfect fit – as she first discovered the program in 2010 while looking for options for her own daughter, Samantha. As fate would have it, Brenda and Samantha are starting at My Possibilities the same week!  In her spare time, Brenda spends as much time as possible with her children (3) and her husband, Scott.  She loves musical theatre and gardening.

Emily Ruiz

Program Assistant

Kimberly Sansom

Employment Consultant

My name is Kimberly Sansom, and I am a long-time resident of Rockwall, TX. I was a graduate of Rockwall High School and now have a son that is a student at Rockwall Heath High School.

I have my bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Dallas Baptist University. Most of my work experience has been in the design industry. However, after a layoff due to COVID, I found my way into this great profession of working with individuals with special needs. After receiving my credential for job coaching and working the SEAL program, I obtained my credentials for job placement and vocational adjustment training. I have been working in this industry ever since and feel I have finally found my purpose in life. I can’t imagine doing anything else!

I am very excited to be part of the My Possibilities organization!

Lindsey Sauz

Billing Specialist

Taylor Schrody

Employment Consultant

In her free time Taylor can be found spending time with friends or her dog Zoey, camping, listening to music and learning a new recipe, or out dancing with friends.

Kate Shepard

Continuous Improvement Manager

I am a speech-language pathologist with a master’s degree in Communication Disorders and a research doctorate in Psychological Sciences. I love data, technology, and helping others reach their full potential. My most important role is being a mother to my son and daughter. I also enjoy gardening and gaming.

Caleb Smith-Shaw

Vocational Instructor

Katie Smith Verhulst

Curriculum Manager

A dog mom, wife, and traveler who loves the HIPster community and everything it gives to better their lives!

Reginald Spearman

Instructor

A relentless pursuer of tapping the vocational potential of our Hugely Important People for 23 years.

My 19-year experience working with adults with cognitive disabilities began in 1999 throughout the North Texas area. I am knowledgeable in many areas of this population and has performed jobs such as resident aide and manager for several group homes. Additionally, I have provided foster care for several adults with cognitive disabilities and severe behavior challenges and even opened a day program called, “Steps to Life.” In August of 2008, I was looking for a new adventure. I became one of the first employees to be hired at My Possibilities.

As an instructor during the Achieve Program, I am under the Vocabilities Pillar. I help provide educational services, namely providing prevocational, vocational and community-based instructions and training in the field of independent living skills for adults with cognitive disabilities. Within the Explore program at My Possibilities, I help individuals with career development, professional goals and long-term workplace success strategies.

Stephanie Spilman

Instructor

I am a HIPster mom as well as someone who finds fulfillment in supporting HIPsters in their growth as individuals and members of the community. After years at PISD, I love working at MP with the best staff ever and the HIPsters who give me such joy daily. My latest hobby is being creative in a new home, along with my ongoing passions for good nutrition, dark chocolate and family life with three generations under one roof (I’m Grandma). God is blessing me over and above what I could ask or imagine!

Teresa Spilman

Culinary Track Instructor

Sonya Suttles

Speech-Language Pathologist

Family, friends, animals, music, food, sports, and general silliness bring me joy, so helping people thrive and find their life’s joys would be as good as it gets.

Devynne S.

Facilities

Vanessa Talamantes

People Operations Manager

Emily Tardy

Semester Prep Lead

I enjoy reading and trying new recipes. My favorite hobby is making polymer clay earrings!

Dalton Tate

Performance Arts Lead

A curious traveler on a thrilling journey called life, utilizing my creativity to find unique solutions to everyday situations. I enjoy working at My Possibilities because every day is a new day – you never know what to expect. I’m also a dog dad and soon-to-be-husband to my beautiful fiancée.

Kaela Thrasher

Human Resources Coordinator

Briana Trejo

Instructor

Sierra Tucker

Data Development Manager

I have a passion for serving under privileged and at-risk groups both in my personal and professional lives. I grew up in Farmersville Texas and just recently moved back and I am so happy to be getting back to my roots. I have two beautiful children, one boy and one girl, that are the light of my life and keep life so very interesting. In my free time I’m a big fan of reading, various artistic pursuits, and volunteering with my church. I am very happy to be working with My Possibilities and I am looking forward to jumping in and getting involved.

Natalie Tucker

BCBA

Sandi Wagner

HIPster Family Liaison

Adrienne Whiting

Occupational Therapist

Del Wildly

Front Desk Specialist

Rhys Wolf

Marketing + Communications Manager

Maddie Wolfe

Retail Track Instructor

Greg W.

Facilities

Kyle Young

Instructor

Jamie Zozaya

Campus Life Manager

Faith is my foundation and I LOVE people! Finding strength in others brings me joy and encourager should be my name! I have a husband who supports everything I do, a daughter who loves like me, and my goal is to make sure everyone knows how priceless they truly are!