D'nee is 21 years old and attends the Mychal's Path to Independence Adult Day Program in the morning. The first thing she likes to do when she arrives is to work out. It's very important for D'Nee to work out because it will help her stay healthy. Every Friday, D'nee looks forward to going to Vitas to get job training.   She does many different types of tasks like sorting papers and putting stickers on the envelopes.

D'nee loves music: her favorite singer is Justin Bieber and favorite country singer is Taylor Swift.   She loves to go shopping at the mall with her mom and her favorite store is Claire's. When she is not at the morning program, she likes to spend time with her family.

Title at Mychals:

Admin. Director of the Adult Day Program: Path to Independence.

A little bit about yourself and some hobbies:

   I've worked with individuals (and their families) who have developmental disabilities since I graduated from Pepperdine with my M.A. in clinical psychology in 2001-primarily as a service coordinator and advocate at a regional center, but also as a program facilitator at a foster care agency and an in-home behavior interventionist.

     I have two great boys-one in high school and one in middle school-who keep me on my toes (literally and figuratively).

   I love cheering my boys on during their track and baseball events, going camping or to the beach, drawing, building things, reading, sewing, figuring out how things work or go together, riding on a motorcycle, traveling (although I don't get to do this very often)...and learning about and trying new things!

How long have you been with Mychal's Learning Place?

Since April 15, 2013

What attracted you to working at Mychals?

The staff, students, and atmosphere were all huge factors in my decision to work at Mychal's! I love that there is a great deal of creativity and personalization involved in the development of the various programs. Perhaps the greatest attraction is the "can do" attitude and expectations of and toward staff and students, alike!  

What's your favorite candy, and why?

That's a tough one! I love anything gummy/chewy (unless it's sour)-gummy worms, Hot Tamales, Twizzlers, Skittles...  I'm not a huge chocolate or hard-candy fan, but every once in a while I enjoy white or dark chocolate, NY Peppermint Patties, or Reeces Pieces.

What's your favorite sport and favorite team?

Baseball (Yankees and Cubs) and Hockey (Blackhawks).

If you could be an animal, what would it be?

Hmmm...tough one. I'd love to be able to fly, but kind of fancy the use of my hands. Perhaps a flying monkey...?

If you could only watch one movie for the rest of your life, what movie would it be?

Shawshank Redemption (but only because I have to choose one).

Who is your favorite Beatle?

John Lennon

Favorite board game?

Scattegories

When cheese gets its picture taken, what does it say?

Wait...cheese can talk???

If you could possess one supernatural ability, what would it be?

To shape-shift.

If you won the lottery, what is the first thing you would do?

Pick my jaw up off the floor.

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