Staff
Executive Director : Karen W. Colvin, M.S. M.D.
Karen W. Colvin is a 1989 graduate of the Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, GA and completed her residency in Family Medicine at Oral Roberts University and In His Image Residency Program in Tulsa, OK. She holds a Masters Degree in Biological Science from the University of Buffalo. Dr. Colvin completed her undergraduate degree at Syracuse University. |
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Dr. Colvin practiced medicine for nearly eight years before making a decision that could change her life forever. In December 1997 she chose to leave a successful career as a physician specializing in Family Medicine in order to work with her son, Matthew. The diagnosis of Infantile Autism was made in April 1997 and it was certain that her life would never be the same. Karen W. Colvin would now serve as her son’s first teacher. She would also manage his therapies and coordinate a team of psychologists, consultants, teachers, and therapists to insure an appropriate education for Matthew. Since that time the Colvins have endured a long and difficult struggle to obtain the special therapy and education he needs to overcome the disability of Autism. Since leaving her practice she has studied the various therapies to treat children with autism spectrum disorder including applied behavior analysis, verbal behavior, sensory integration therapies, relationship development intervention and social stories. She has over 10 years of experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. She has over 100 hours of continuing autism education.She currently serves on the board of the Mental Health Association of Pueblo, Southern Colorado Community Connections and the Pueblo Interagency Community Council. She is a regular guest lecturer at unversities, community organizations and schools.
Mona Ortega- Medina serves as our Office Manager. She holds a B.A. in Psycholgy from Colorado State University. She has a background in research and office management. She has completed training classes in Autism Education including Applied Behavior Analysis & Social Skills intervention.
Marjorie Day comes to us with many years of experience as she is the parent of two children on the autism spectrum. She has completed two years of undergraduate education. She is skilled in teaching sign language to childern with disabilities. She has completed training classes in Autism Education including Applied Behavior Analysis & Social Skills intervention.
Jeniene Gonzales is a teacher and parent of a child with autism. Being successful in teaching her own son using Applied Behavior Analysis and social skills training techniques for 3 years, Jeniene joined the Soaring Eagles Team in the fall of 2003. She serves as an instructor for our parent education class. She has a background in Early Childhood Education and is currently pursuing her Bachelor’s in Psychology at the University of Colorado.
Lynzee Griggs is a graduate of Colorado State University. She holds a bachelors degree in Psychology. She has completed training in Applied Behavior Analysis, Verbal Behavior, and Special Teaching Strategies in working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. She enjoys working with children with special needs.