Organizational Care Team
The Organizational Care Team is focused on supporting our employees through connection, recognition, wellbeing, and growth. Our goal is to create an environment where staff feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed – both personally and professionally.
Meet the Team
The Organizational Care Team is made up of staff across each division who are committed to supporting our people and strengthening our culture.
- Administration & Operations: Amy Anyanwu
- Career Connections & Workforce: Ashley Overman
- Community & Client Relations: Melissa Boggs
- Human Resources: Marion Stout, Nathan Warner, & Haley Hennigan
- Instructional Services: Matt Housh
- Integrated Support Services: Jess Davies
- Office of the Superintendent: Shannon Burton
- OT/PT: Jackie Renegado
- Related Services: Todd Bandow & Lisa Saylor
- Student Programs: Angela Theewis-Sheets
Our Focus Areas
The Organizational Care Team is centered around five key areas that guide our work across the organization:
1. Professional Development
Ensure employees have the training and skills they need to be confident and successful in their positions.
- Promote existing PD opportunities available to employees.
- Survey staff to identify areas of training that are desired.
- Ensure staff moving into supervisory positions have leadership/management training.
2. Wellbeing
Prioritize wellbeing to impact happiness, productivity, and success at work, creating an environment where employees can thrive personally and professionally.
- Implement programs that address physical, mental, and emotional health.
- Recognize diverse needs and diverse job functions when considering policies that will help staff better balance professional and personal responsibilities.
3. Recognition
Foster a supportive work environment and boost morale by valuing and appreciating employees’ contributions.
- Create a recognition program tied to our organizational values.
- Share stories of staff and divisions/departments to elevate the good work happening across the organization.
4. Relationships
Emphasize the importance of building meaningful relationships to contribute to a supportive and collaborative workplace and shared success.
- Create opportunities for fun where employees can build connections within divisions/departments as well as across the organization.
- Ensure staff are connected with an onboarding buddy when they are new to the organization or new to a position.
5. Communication
Promote communication to build understanding, cooperation, and shared goals, promoting a culture where ideas are exchanged seamlessly, and everyone feels heard and valued.
- Continue building consistent communications that share the stories of the organization and ensure employees have the information they need.
- Continue opportunities for feedback about the organization and individuals’ role within the organization.
What We’ve Accomplished
Through these focus areas, we’ve already made meaningful progress:
- Expanded professional development opportunities and trainings
- Gathered staff feedback through initiatives like “Share Your Voice, Lead the Way”
- Increased access to wellness resources
- Launched employee recognition efforts like Celebrating Our Champions
- Improved communication and collaboration across teams
What’s Next
We are continuing to build on this work by:
- Expanding wellness programming and staff-led opportunities
- Increasing engagement with recognition programs
- Creating more opportunities for staff connection and collaboration
- Continuing to use employee feedback to guide decisions
Want to learn more? View our full Organizational Care Plan to see detailed strategies, progress, and next steps: Organizational Care Plan