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Senior Leadership Team

PatPatricia Ann Ritter, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Executive Director

Dr. Ritter has served as a vital member of TLC's management decision-making team for 18 years, during which her key achievements include creating with a colleague the philosophy, model, staffing pattern and administration policy for the Katherine Thomas K-5 special education school which has grown to a full high school program, developing sought after therapeutic groups for children with sensory processing and autistic spectrum disorders, and developing a highly regarded special education preschool program based on the DIR®/ Floortime Model™ for early intervention.

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SueLlynSuellyn Sherwood
Chief Financial Officer

Suellyn Sherwood, Chief Financial Officer, is responsible for the planning, organization, and management of TLC - The Learning and Treatment Centers 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 since 2004, 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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Cathleen M. Burgess
Lower/Middle School Director, The Katherine Thomas School

Cathy joins KTS as an experienced leader, devoted educator and speech-language pathologist. With over 30 years of experience in both educating and providing services to individuals with disabilities, she brings a strong commitment and dedication to enhancing and enriching the lives and education of these individuals and their families.

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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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janet graves-wrightJanet Graves-Wright, MSEd, CCC-SLP
Director of Outpatient Services 

Janet Graves-Wright brings a unique perspective to the field of learning disabilities. She has experienced many facets of this field, from her work as a therapist and educator to that as a clinical researcher, an administrator, and an advocate for people with disabilities. As Director of Outpatient Services, Janet Graves-Wright oversees TLC’s Family Hearing Center, the Testing and Tutoring Service, and the Outpatient Occupational Therapy and Speech-Language Services.

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