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RichardRichard J. Pavlin
Executive Director of TLCThe Treatment and Learning Centers

Richard Pavlin, Executive Director of TLCThe Treatment and Learning Centers since 1980, oversees the six services that TLC provides, including: The Katherine Thomas School for preschool though twelfth grade students; The Outcomes Service, a career assessment and employment service for youth and adults; along with The Family Hearing Center, a full-service audiology clinic for all ages; The Early Learning Center, a child care service for children 2 months through 5 years of age; The Outpatient Services, and The Testing & Tutoring Service, providing speech, occupational therapy, and educational testing, tutoring, and counseling services.
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PatriciaPatricia Ann Ritter, Ph.D.
Assistant Executive Director

As Assistant Executive Director of TLCThe Treatment and Learning Centers, Dr. Ritter is responsible for the outpatient departments of Speech, Audiology, Occupational and Physical Therapy, Psycho-educational Testing and Tutoring and Vocational Services. She is also responsible for the budget, recruitment and retention, staff supervision and program quality, as well as marketing and front desk administration. For 17 years, Dr. Ritter has served as a vital member of TLC’s management decision-making team, which influences the organization’s mission, direction and operations.
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SueLlynSuellyn Sherwood
Director of Operations

Suellyn Sherwood, Director of Operations, is responsible for the planning, organization, and management of TLCThe Learning and Treatment Center’s financial operations and Human Resources function. In this role, Sherwood implements short and long-range financial plans, policies, and programs of TLC. She assures all financial records and reports are accurately presented on time, and interprets financial statements for the Executive Director, Board, and staff. Sherwood additionally prepares the annual budget with the Executive team; and prepares for the annual certified audit report.
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RhonaRhona Schwartz
High School Director, The Katherine Thomas School

Rhona Schwartz, High School Director at TLC’s Katherine Thomas School, is directly responsible for all facets of the high school program, including administration, hiring and supervising staff, overseeing admissions and outplacement, maintaining state licensure and certifications requirements, program planning and curriculum development and preparing annual budgets.

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KellyKelly L. King
Director, The Early Learning Center

Mrs. King, Director of TLC’s Early Learning Center, is responsible for staff supervision, training and evaluation. In addition, she is responsible for ensuring developmentally-appropriate practices and that curriculum is implemented as outlined by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

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NancyNancy Amundson
Director, The Outcomes Service

Ms. Amundson, Director of TLC’s Outcomes Service, has 30 years of experience in Vocational Rehabilitation. At TLC, she spearheads programs that enable adults with brain injury, cognitive impairments, neurological and developmental disabilities to succeed in the community.

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EmilyEmily Kinsler, CCC/SLP.D.
Director, Outpatient Speech-Language Service

Dr. Kinsler, Director for Outpatient Speech-Language Service at TLCThe Treatment and Learning Centers, spearheads evaluation and therapeutic services for TLC’s speech-language clients.

Before joining TLC in 2003, Dr. Kinsler was a visiting professor and clinical supervisor at Towson University in Towson, Md., where she taught undergraduate courses and supervised students in the Speech-Language Hearing Clinic.
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SusanSusan Yaffe-Oziel, M.M.S., CCC-A
Director of Audiology, The Family Hearing Center

Mrs. Yaffe-Oziel, Director of Audiology at TLC’s Family Hearing Center, brings TLC and its clients more than 20 years of experience. She leads operation of the audiology center, which includes coordinating staff appointments, budget allocation, patient services, outreaching to the community and publishing a quarterly newsletter. Before joining TLC, Ms. Yaffe-Oziel was an audiologist and clinical instructor at George Washington University for 14 years. She was also a consultant at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital in Rockville, MD where she developed an OAE screening program for newborn and high-risk infants. In 1993, Ms. Yaffe-Oziel co-wrote “Walking Through the Early Stages of Hearing Loss,” published in the Self Help for Hard of Hearing (SHHH) Journal.
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DebraDebra Paton
Director, Outpatient Occupational Therapy Service

Debra Paton, Director of Occupational Therapy, specializes in sensory integration issues and helping children effectively meet challenges presented at home, in school, and throughout the community.   At TLC, Ms. Paton oversees services provided by TLC’s occupational therapists, including individual and group therapy, summer programs, as well as consultation and diagnostic services for children with a variety of developmental delays which may include sensory integration/modulation issues, motor planning difficulties, fine motor delays, and/or visual motor and visual perception deficits.  Ms. Paton brings over 13 years of occupational therapy experience to TLC.
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LisaLisa A. Lenhart
Senior Psychologist, The Testing and Tutoring Service

Dr. Lenhart, Senior Psychologist at TLCThe Treatment and Learning Centers, brings more than 15 years of experience working with children and adolescents. At TLC, Dr. Lenhart conducts psychological evaluations on individuals of all ages to determine academic or emotional concerns. She also offers TLC clients individual and family therapy and consultation. Before joining TLC, Dr. Lenhart was a senior clinical psychologist at the Reginald S. Lourie Center in Rockville, MD. In this capacity, she was responsible for conducting evaluations on children under 7 years old who were seeking mental health services. She also participated on the Child Placement Consultation Team and oversaw the development of outcome-oriented research.
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JaniceJanice E. Jones
Tutoring Supervisor, The Testing and Tutoring Service

Mrs. Jones, Supervisor of Tutoring Services at TLCThe Treatment and Learning Centers, evaluates and assigns tutors to best satisfy the needs of TLC students. She also creates and leads workshops for tutors, school staff and the public, offering guidance and direction at TLC and in the community. She also tutors students of all ages in reading, writing, and study skills. For six years, Ms. Jones has written articles on tutoring, reading, writing and study skills for Washington Parent magazine.
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Thomas Sweet
Interim Director, The Katherine Thomas Lower/Middle School Programs

Mr. Sweet begins his term as Interim Director on July 1, 2008. He has completed course work for his PhD in Educational Administration from the University of Virginia, holds a Master’s Degree in Special Education from George Mason University and did his undergraduate work at The College of William & Mary. He has been a special education teacher in the Fairfax Public schools and is currently a Program Coordinator at The Forbush School which is part of the Sheppard Pratt Health System. Mr. Sweet and his wife are expecting their first child in August and currently reside in Vienna, Virginia.

 

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