2428 N. Stokesberry Pl.

Meridian, Idaho 83646

112 Holly St.

Nampa, Idaho 83686

Keith Crownover,

President

After relocating to the Boise Area in 2003, following 37 years of public school in California as an educator, I feel most fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with both my daughters, Joy and Amy, in the public schools in Meridian, Idaho, and subsequently in our agency. The establishment of A New Leaf, as a family owned and operated agency, is fulfilling a dream of our family, to create and develop an institution that would provide quality caring services to the participants and families to our surrounding communities. Our agency has been blessed to have so many employees who are committed to making a difference in the lives of the participants to whom we are able to offer services. My “retirement” continues to be “pushed out”, as I am having such a rewarding time seeking to provide the best environment and services for the special needs population of Treasure Valley. It is our mission and commitment to provide high standards and ethics in the services we provide and to our employees.

Credentials

Master of Arts in Education

Bachelor of Arts

Administrative Credential

Multiple Subjects Credential

Cross-Cultural Training Certification

Amy Wright,

Administrator

I have been blessed with working in the Human Services field since 1996.  Currently, I am working towards my Doctorate in Education through Boise State.  I would like to thank our staff, families, and participants who have contributed to such a positive environment, they truly make up the success of this agency.  I reside in Meridian with my husband and two children.  I enjoy spending time with my family just "hanging-out" and watching movies.

Credentials

 Master of Education in Crosscultural Teaching

 Bachelor of Science in Professional Child Development and Child and Family Studies

 Administrative Credential

Multiple Subject Credential

Adult Developmental Specialist

Joy Cameron,

Nampa Site Administrator,

Director of Care Coordination

If anyone had told me that the same developmental preschool that I visited when I was in middle school to read to the kids would someday be the same developmental preschool my own son would be attending…well, let’s just say I had been getting prepared early on for a lifetime journey.  Originally from San Diego, I have been in Idaho going on 5 years and I absolutely love living here.  I have been married to my husband John for 23 years  and we have 3 children, Jessica-21, Chelsea-19 and Cody-16.  We have 5 Nigerian Dwarf goats, 8 baby chicks and 2 dogs; Rusty our Golden Retriever  and Bandit our Havanese puppy.  I feel very blessed to be part of a family owned and run Developmental Disability Agency.  Every member of my family is an integral part of what makes “A New Leaf” so special, including our son Cody who is a participant.  He has a diagnosis of Autism, ADHD, Speech Apraxia, and as of 4 years ago, a Seizure Disorder. It is so fulfilling to me, personally, to help families navigate the system of services, supports, and education.  I also feel blessed to work with like-minded, compassionate, hard-working, exceptional people: our therapist, specialist, community professionals and administrative staff. It definitely takes a village to raise a child, and in our case, to effectively run an agency with purpose.  As a former Special Education teacher, I continue to enjoy educating others through one-on-one interaction and community speaking engagements.  The blessings I have personally received from our participants and their families are more than I could ever give in return!

Credentials

Master of Arts in Special Education

Bachelor of Arts in Human Development

Child Developmental Specialist

Certified Developmental Specialist Course Trainer

Proud Parent

Amy Fisher,

Accounting

I have 20 years of experience in accounting.  I've been married for over 40 years and enjoy 3 daughters and 5 grandsons.  We moved to Idaho from sunny Arizona to be nearer to our children and grandchildren and have lived in Meridian for almost 3 years.

Credentials

 Bachelor of Science,

Business Administration,

Idaho State University

John Cameron,

Information Technology Administrator

I've been making computers behave for over 20 years.  Some of my jobs have required travel to most of the western and mid-western states; I hope to see the rest of the country one day and also travel overseas.  I am married to Joy (who also wants to travel) and we have 3 children.  We own a house in Meridian which has 3 acres and a barn.  We've never had acreage before so we are having fun trying to raise some farm animals, like our dwarf Nigerian goats and chickens.  Our son Cody has Autism and loves to explore the property, collecting bugs and spiders!

Credentials

Bachelor of Science, Computer Information Systems Major

Business Administration Minor

Microsoft Certified System Engineer

Dana McCormick,

Meridian DT Trainer

Amanda Lee,

Human Resources

David Turner,

Office Assistant

I n t e n s i v e   B e h a v i o r a l   I n t e r v e n t i o n

Cheryl Botting-Hammack,

IBI Director

I am originally from Hartford, Connecticut where, from the time I was born, my parents were involved in providing services to adults with developmental disabilities through their privately owned group home.  I later moved to Klamath Falls, Oregon, where our family provided foster care services to multiple children and families.  During our time in Oregon I met my husband who I have been married to for almost 18 years and attended college originally for Business Administration.  After having our son who is now 14, I returned to school once again, finding the field of Psychology completely fascinating and engaging.  We relocated to the Boise area a little over 4 years ago and have completely enjoyed our time here and the positive opportunities it has created for our family.  Over the last 25 years I have experienced a wide variety of career opportunities which have included working in the construction field, business administration and the social services industry.  Working with families, children, and adults with disabilities has been the most rewarding and challenging career and it keeps me constantly learning.  When not at work I continue to play the violin and attend Tae Kwon Do and Crossfit with my son.

Credentials

Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology from Oregon Institute of Technology

Certified IBI Professional

Developmental Specialist

Developmental Specialist Trainer

Service Coordinator

Karma Hill, 

IBI Coordinator Assistant

Katherine Wiese,

Meridian Adult DS

I began in this field 6 years ago as a residential habilitation staff. I provided staffing for two wonderful ladies for 3 years. We enjoyed so many activities including attending concerts, Boise State football games, and two trips to Tamarack Resort. Upon graduation in 2006, I decided to continue working with the developmentally disabled community and became a Training Specialist. In 2007 I took the Developmental Specialist test and have continued in that position since. I am looking forward to beginning my Master’s degree next year.

Credentials

B.S. Political Science from Boise State University

Marilyn Sears,

PSR Director

Bachelor of Social Work

Master of Social Work

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

CAFAS certified

I have always been drawn to the “underdog”, and so I changed my major from music education to social work.  Originally I worked in the Adoption field, but in 1997, I began doing psychotherapy.  I have worked with 3 clinics, and I had my own business for 5 years.  Joining forces with A New Leaf felt like coming home to me, because it is such a caring atmosphere.  I still love music – jazz and classical – and I am a groupie for The King’s Singers from Cambridge, England.  I also love quilting, and have made quilts for each of my seven children, and most of my eighteen grandchildren.  I do at least one quilt each year as a humanitarian project.  This year I have made two – one for Walter Reed Hospital, for a wounded soldier, and one for an Orphanage in Africa.  I love helping people and seeing real, tangible progress!

Elisha Garrison,

Care Coordinator

My personal background is very colorful. My life experiences project many different hues. I was raised in the Matanuska Susitna Valley in Alaska. The Mat-Su Valley was formed by a colony of farmers. I grew up with many farming and seasonal working families.  I grew up in a rural community and spent time with a diverse range of people. While going to school in Alaska I spent time with children from Russia and many different Alaska native groups. When I was a teenager we moved to southeast Alaska were we lived on a house-boat, I spent time with people from all over the country that worked on fishing boats and canneries in the area. I recently moved to Emmett Idaho.  Emmett is also a farming town; well known for its Cherries. Living in Emmett feels like coming home. Over the years of living in a small town I have discovered that the resources are always limited, much more limited than that of urban areas.  I have found that my experience living in a rural setting has contributed to my current ability to be a very resourceful person.  I have always had a passion to work with the underserved and underprivileged population. I graduated from University of Alaska Anchorage with a Human Service degree and have worked in the social services field about 9 years. I have a background in mental health and developmental disabilities. I have been blessed with a wonderful husband and   three boys, two with special needs. I enjoy fishing, camping, 4-wheeling and spending time with my family. I am thankful to be a part of the New Leaf team it has been a blessing to work with such a great group of people who truly care about the individuals they serve.