Karis Sparks
The definition of the name Karis describes Karis Sparks perfectly: “A highly unique, interesting person who is worth taking the time to know. Karis is witty, intelligent, passionate, and wise.” A master of organization with a sense of humor, Karis Sparks is the Targeted Case Management/Autism Program Assistant. Karis started working at Rainbows through a temp agency and […]
5K with Taylor Miller
Hi my name is Taylor Miller! I’m a certified personal trainer with a degree in exercise science who has an incredible passion for children with disabilities. I am also a Registered Behavior Technician working with children with autism at Rainbows’ United. I’m currently working on getting my master’s degree in psychology to get my Board […]
Taylor Miller
Taylor Miller has literally grown up with Rainbows. The son of Kim Becker, Rainbows Autism Consultant, Taylor spent much of his childhood onsite at Rainbows. Now a Behavior Technician working with children with autism at Rainbows, Taylor has come “back home”. From a young age, Taylor had a passion for fitness and working with children with […]
Shower the People You Love with Love
By Carol Martin, Finance Dept. Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to show people how much you care. While some go all out with extravagant gifts, a small homemade token will be meaningful and precious to the recipient. Simple and well-planned parties are a great way to spoil your loved ones. Volunteer to help your […]
Charlesetta Berry
Charlesetta Berry joined Rainbows United 22 years ago as a volunteer. After two years, Charlesetta had taken a job somewhere else and was leaving her volunteer position. As Charlesetta was leaving on her last day as a volunteer, a new Mom came into Rainbows looking for help with her child with special needs. Charlesetta remembers the […]
President’s Letter
As many of you know, Rainbows United is fortunate to have an outstanding engaged Board of Directors. They care deeply about Rainbows’ Mission, staff, children and families we serve, and the overall stability of the organization. Rainbows’ Annual Board Meeting was December 11, 2018. It was a time to celebrate successes from the past year […]
A Day in the Life of
A career in early intervention has countless fringe benefits, including a front row seat to first steps and first words, sticky hugs, patty cake games and a working knowledge of Paw Patrol characters. LOL. To be part of the beginning of a family’s parenting journey is a singular privilege. When my coordinator asked me to […]
Time with Your Child
Research around parenting seems to agree: Uninterrupted time with our children is one of the best ways to ensure a healthy attachment with them. It supports the relationship, helps reduce negative behaviors, and builds trust. Spending just 15 minutes per day with your child in play, conversation, and interaction can have a major impact on […]
Make an Impact in 2019
Happy New Year! I have always enjoyed the feeling of starting a fresh calendar in the New Year. I love the feeling of opening the calendar to the blank pages of possibilities. I mean, I really love looking at the crisp white paper, the open space available within each date to fill with activities, important reminders, birthdays, […]
President’s Letter
In this time of year where many of us feel like we are running trying to keep up with what has to get done at work, with family, in preparing for the holidays and trying to find the right gifts. I am making one list after another to keep track of my tasks. One of […]