RAINBOWS STAFF
Incredibly dedicated and ready to serve.
Sherri Penka
Event Specialist Sherri Penka brings over 20 years of experience in the field of event planning and marketing as well as personal family experience with
Lola King
After learning Rainbows’ story and mission, Lola King was truly inspired and wanted to join the team to help serve kids and families in the
Lynne Snodgrass
Joining the Targeted Case Management Team in 2021, Lynne Snodgrass brought with her several years of experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Wes Cantrell
“My personal and professional goal with every child I see is to encourage them to laugh and/or smile,” said Wes Cantrell, a Rainbows’ Early Childhood
Cynthia Iseman
After working 31 years in USD 259, Speech Language Pathologist Cynthia Iseman was looking for a change. She wanted the opportunity to work with children
Erica Anyalebechi
Direct Support Professional Erica Anyalebechi has almost 30 years of experience working with children in our community. During the school year, Erica works for USD
Lutfe Begum
For Family Resource Specialist Lutfe Begum, Rainbows is like home. She enjoys coming to work every day with her coworkers that are more like family.
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
Alice Boutz
Mental Health Specialist Alice Boutz has always had a passion for early childhood and early interventions. “I’ve had two family members that have received early
Mindy Brockmeyer
Mindy Brockmeyer, early childhood special education teacher for Sedgwick County Infant/Toddler Services, is the recipient of the 2020 Prism Award. A prism reflects light and
Allison Bruntz
For Allison Bruntz, July 2015 marks two years of her career as an Occupational Therapist for Rainbows’ Sedgwick County Infant/Toddler Services. Allison received her degree
Yolanda Castillo
When Yolanda Castillo started working at Rainbows in 2000, she didn’t consider the possibility that her experience with children with special needs would someday help
Kerri Dixon
For more than 20 years, Kerri Dixon has been a social worker for Rainbows’ Specialized Foster Care Program. She is also a Targeted Case Manager
Mary Jane Duling
Mary Jane Duling attended Emporia State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Education. Mary Jane spent time substitute teaching for USD 259
Leslie English
Leslie English, an early childhood special education teacher and a teacher for the visually impaired with Rainbows’ Sedgwick County Infant/Toddler Services, is known as a
Amy Foster
Physical Therapist Amy Foster has no idea how many children she’s served over her 20+ year career with Rainbows, but she’s definitely provided services and
Jamee Funk
As a Physical Therapist with Rainbows’ Infant/Toddler Services, Jamee Funk normally sees between 4-7 families a day. She works with families in their homes and
Rossana Gonzales
Rossana Gonzales was born and raised in Lima, Peru where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology at Universidad Inca Garcilaso de la Vega in
Brooke Graddy
“My greatest achievement at Rainbows is the relationships I have built with the children and their families,” said Brooke Graddy, Speech/Language Pathologist for Rainbows’ Sedgwick
Autumn Hutchinson
Autumn Hutchison, Early Childhood Special Education Teacher at Rainbows United Kids’ Point, was inspired to work with children from a very young age. “I had
Christy Hutto
As the Program Assistant for Connecting Point, Christy Hutto is often parents’ first contact with services for children with special needs. Christy’s dedication to Connecting
Stacy Jensen
Kids’ Point lead teacher, Stacy Jensen, has enjoyed working with children her whole life. While at Rainbows she has worked as a para educator, the
Stefanie Loubert
As lead teacher of the infant/young toddler room at Kids’ Point, Stefanie Loubert loves to see the “light bulb” moments occur in her students. It
Maria Magno
Maria Magno is the Program Assistant for Rainbows’ Early Care and Education Program. She started as a para educator at Rainbows in 1999 and has
Kristin McCleerey
“These past six months I have worked with a child who has Apraxia, a condition in which his brain knows what he wants to say
Jill Morrow
When you visit Rainbows’ Bright Beginnings in El Dorado, the first smiling face you see is Jill Morrow, Program Assistant. Bright and kind, Jill works
Myra Niederee
Myra began working at Rainbows in August of 1997. Myra has a Masters Degree in Speech Language Pathology from Wichita State University. She has always
Tiffany Owens
Tiffany Owens is an early childhood special education teacher who was inspired to work in this area because of her nephew born with Down syndrome.
Diane Porter
At a young age, Diane Porter began to work with children through babysitting and working in her church nursery. During high school she taught Spanish
Angela Pulaski
“I have wanted to work with special needs children since I was a child,” said Angela Pulaski, a physical therapist who has worked at Rainbows
Teresa Shackelford
Before joining the Rainbows’ team, Teresa Shackelford had no previous experience working alongside children with special needs. Teresa had moved back to Wichita and was
Cindie Silmon
Cindie Silmon is a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist and Registered Play Therapist with previous experience working for Communities In Schools and DCCCA Family
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
Leslie Stevens
Leslie Stevens is a Mental Health Specialist at Rainbows United. She has a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Kansas State University and has always had
Alison Stramel
While assisting in a psychosocial preschool, Alison Stramel, social worker with Rainbows’ Butler County Infant/Toddler Services, was able to witness the resilience and determination of
Kim Stewart
Kim Stewart strives to make a positive change in the lives of people that she works with. She is a speech language pathologist for Rainbows’
Kathy Van Zelfden
Kathy Van Zelfden has been a part of Rainbows’ passionate staff since March 2009. Before coming to Rainbows, Kathy acquired a number of accreditations including
Karina Vargas
“To me, all children no matter their background are equal and deserve the best quality life,” said Karina Vargas, Targeted Case Manager. “Rainbows is the
Beth Watkins
“I am a speech language pathologist and have been blessed to work for the last 25 years as either an early childhood special education teacher
Joanna Wiebe
Joanna Wiebe chose to become a speech language pathologist because she enjoys working with people. She started college as a business major and by her
Alexis Young
Lead Teacher Alexis Young brings years of experience with children with her to Rainbows. Her grandmother is a special education teacher in Las Vegas, Nevada,
