Team

Megan brings 15 years of experience working with and enhancing the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities in a variety of settings. She possesses a wide-ranging and unique background and has a proven track record of leadership in developing curriculum and infrastructure, project and relationship management, and building cohesive and effective teams. Megan leads with compassion and understanding while placing importance on collaboration, communication, time management, organization and problem solving.

Megan joins us most recently from the Cleveland Clinic Center for Autism, The Lerner School, Cleveland, OH, where she was the Coordinating Teacher for the Early Elementary Classroom. In this role she managed a team of 10 classroom behavior therapists and spearheaded the creation and implementation of custom-designed curricula to accommodate a wide range of learning preferences and needs. Prior to this, Megan worked as a Behavior Therapist at the Cleveland Clinic Center of Autism, The Lerner School.

Megan holds a Bachelor of Science in Education degree in Early Childhood Education from Kent State University. She enjoys spending time with her daughter, Eleanor, is an avid reader, painter, loves hot yoga and is a self-proclaimed podcast junkie.

Kim brings impressive experience working in a variety of settings where she has made significant contributions to state and regional programs.  Her career reflects a steadfast commitment to advancing the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities through innovative teaching, collaborative leadership, and impactful advocacy. Her expertise will be instrumental in guiding HCLC to foster growth, enhance our program quality, and drive meaningful change in our community. 

Kim joins us most recently from Kent State University, where she served as an instructor in the Special Education Department, in addition to completing her Ph.D. Her research focused on the critical role of family and community relationships in fostering positive outcomes for individuals with disabilities. Kim has served in positions conducted at the local, state, and national levels as a professional and parent representative. Her experience includes consulting, coaching,  advocacy, program development, policy and research, service provision and coordination, and grant development and implementation.

Kim enjoys kayaking, hiking, biking and traveling, and spending time with her family.. She is an avid crafter, especially crocheting.