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Meet the Team
Administrator
Program Manager
Tyler Dahlke
Tyler Dahlke has been the Administrator at Transitions since 2022; he remains the Children’s Program Manager. Tyler has worked for Transitions for more than 24 years; he received his bachelor’s degree in public health with a psychology minor from Idaho State University. Tyler loves the team approach at Transitions. He appreciates his coworkers and their expertise. Tyler loves to laugh with the participants and their families; their childlike wonder is refreshing. Tyler was a coach of multiple sports for over 20 years and enjoys integrating sports and games in therapy for participants. He has trained employees in behavioral and teaching techniques during his time with Transitions, making sure staff are equipped and certified for the services they provide.
Amy Brown
Amy Brown received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Idaho State University and her master’s degree in psychology from Grand Canyon University. She has worked with children and adults with disabilities for more than 25 years; her passion is working with children who have developmental challenges. Amy has worked at Transitions for over 12 years. She loves knowing that the services provided through Transitions employees matters. “We help kids and their families!” Amy appreciates seeing the children’s and parent’s faces when something “clicks” and they understand something new. Amy enjoys going for walks and sees this as a way to incorporate many aspects of therapy. She has been involved in multiple processes with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare to assist with making services for children the best they can be. Amy has trained behavior therapists across southeast Idaho to provide behavioral intervention for over 20 years.
Clinical Supervisors
Paul Mangum
Paul Mangum has worked for Transitions for a total of 18 years and worked “in the field” for over 30 years. He was Transitions’ first employee! Paul received his bachelor’s degree in psychology from Idaho State University. He loves to use humor when working with participants. Paul enjoys the company culture at Transitions. “Transitions is a very stable and ethical company.” He particularly enjoys watching participants grow and make improvements; their humor and joy in life is a bonus! Paul has the following certifications: Elementary Education, Special Education, Medication certified, and Right Response Advanced certification.
MiChelle Deveraux
MiChelle Deveraux has worked for Transitions for over 19 years; she received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Idaho State University. MiChelle appreciates that Transitions strives to improve employee training to make sure staff know the best and latest teaching techniques based on research. She loves to see the participants make progress in all areas of their lives. She enjoys using arts and crafts as a means for teaching participants life skills and to encourage them to do “anything they set their mind to do.” MiChelle enjoys knowing that at Transitions, she is part of a great team. MiChelle is Medication certified and has received the Right Response Advanced certification.
Krista Roberts
Krista Roberts received her bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education from Idaho State University. She has worked with children with disabilities for more than 20 years and has been at Transitions for 12 years. Krista loves the smiles the participants bring; they are a joy to work with and have fantastic personalities and amazing talents. She also really appreciates that Transitions is employee oriented and understands family and personal needs. She enjoys being active so she can keep up with children she sees. Krista loves to cook and understands that healthy meals are essential for our participants to grow. Krista has received multiple behavioral trainings over the past decade to ensure she meets requirements when our governing rules change. She is Transitions Right Response instructor.
Administrative Assistant
Community Supports/Clerical
Barbara Bench
Barbara Bench is Transitions Administrative Assistant; she has been with Transitions for more than 8 years. Barbara loves the people she works with; “everyone that works here cares about helping others.” She enjoys seeing the participants succeed and meet their goals. Barbara loves the outdoors and spending time with her family. She really likes camping, four wheeling, and going on adventures with her dogs.
Sandy Orbison
Sandy Orbison has been with Transitions for more than 19 years. She has an associate’s degree in family science from Brigham Young University Idaho and would like to complete her bachelor’s degree. Sandy loves the “great work environment and flexibility” of Transitions. She likes the team culture where everyone works together to help the participants. She loves working with participants and helping them to learn new skills. Sandy enjoys teaching through crafts and creative games so the participants have more fun while learning. Sandy has family members diagnosed with autism or developmental delays, so she has a unique perspective when working with participants. She volunteered with Special Olympics for several years.
Staff
Quotes
Chelcie N: I am thankful for all the support they have given me over the years!
MiChelle D: Transitions’ staff care about each other.
Tyler D: At Transitions, we take care of each other like a big family.
Shani V: The company is integrous; outstanding company in every way possible.
Krista R: The kids say the funniest things – I love how their brains work!
Amy B: I love watching the kids make progress!