2428 N Stokesberry Pl.

Meridian, Idaho 83646

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.

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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 for the past 12 years.  It has been very exciting starting our agency and venturing into a new part of the field.  Our staff, families, and participants 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", watching movies, and catching Sonic during "happy hour"!

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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,

DS Supervisor,

ESC Director,

Advocate

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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.

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Credentials

 Bachelor of Science,

Business Administration,

Idaho State University

Jan McDonald,

Office Assistant

Some 35 years ago I began teaching preschool, all of this progressed to exploring a lot of creativity, over the years I developed administrative skills and expanded my love of working with the public.  My husband and I have 2 sons and a daughter, with our first grandbaby on the way, of course our 2 ShihTzu's rule our home.  After spending our honeymoon in Sun Valley at Christmas time 30+ years ago, our goal was to someday return to Idaho forever. Our family spent many winters and summers in the Ketchum and Stanley Basin area enjoying the gorgeous scenery and all the outdoor activities.  In 2007 we decided to leave the southern California rat race and move to Boise. I feel very blessed to have landed at this family owned business, A NEW LEAF, which allows me to work as an office assistant, to be creative, and to work with a lot of fabulous staff, kids, and adults.

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 Associate of Science in Child Education

John Yancey,

Program Director

Busy in the human/social service fields in a variety of areas for more than 20 years: ministry, public school teaching, managing an adolescent sex offender unit, and executive management of Developmental Disability Agencies.  I've participated in many professional associations and committees including: American Society for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers, Idaho Juvenile Justice Association, Idaho Association of Developmental Disability Agencies, Idaho Association of Community Rehabilitation Programs, Medicaid Negotiated Rule Making workgroup for 2006 DDA IDAPA regulations, and Medicaid Family Directed Services Project Lead.  My major areas of interest are program development, program evaluation, and staff training.

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Credentials

 Master of Education from the University of Idaho  

Currently a Ph.D. candidate at University of Idaho in Diversity and Human Resource Development

John Cameron,

Information Technology Administrator

I've been making computers behave for over 16 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 kids.  We recently moved to 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 3 dwarf Nigerian goats.  Our son Cody has Asperger's Syndrome so he loves to explore the property, collecting bugs and spiders!

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Credentials

Bachelor of Science, Computer Information Systems Major

Business Administration Minor

Microsoft Certified System Engineer

Intensive Behavioral Intervention

James Baker, IBI Director

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Emily Wise, IBI Coordinator

I was born and raised here in Idaho and am now living out in Kuna with my husband and our three dogs.  I graduated from BSU in 2005 with a Bachelors of Science in Psychology and a minor in English.  I’ve been working with kids with disabilities for almost five years now and turned my focus to Intensive Behavioral Intervention therapy in the beginning of 2006.  Prior to entering this field I worked in daycares and preschools as both the assistant and head teacher.  I really enjoy working with all ages of children and have found that working with children with disabilities is both challenging and greatly rewarding.

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Child Developmental Specialists

Barbara Dern, Child DS

I moved to Idaho in 2006 after receiving my B.A. from the University of California, Riverside. Since graduation, I have worked as both a Developmental Therapist and a Developmental Specialist. I currently live in Boise with my 1 year old daughter.

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Credentials

B.A. Psychology

B.A. History 

Adult Developmental Specialists

Chris Wright, Adult DS

I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and have worked in social services for 7 years.  I work as a DT as well as an adult DS at A New Leaf and reside in Meridian with my wife and 2 children.  In my spare time I enjoy baseball, football, politics and music.

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B.S., Business Administration

Katherine Wiese, Adult DS

I began in this field 5 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.

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Credentials

B.S. Political Science from Boise    State University

Service Coordinators

Cheryl Gibson, Service Coordinator

I have been married for 26 years to Bud.  We have a grown daughter, Bridgette that is 24.  We also have our special

surprise - Max who is 10 years old.  Max was diagnosed with Autism (PDD NOS) when he was 4 1/2.  In my spare time I enjoy working in the yard planting flowers.  I enjoy

weekends away up at our family cabin.  I love to decorate and change things up at each change of season.  I also love cooking for my family and friends.  I began Service Coordination in November of 2004.  It has been such a great experience.  I have met wonderful families that I never would have met otherwise.  I enjoy helping people and I get such joy observing my clients and seeing the great progress the children make. 

My case load is currently full.

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Laura McCosh, Service Coordinator

I have been a service coordinator for 3 years. I started working for A New Leaf in the spring of 2007 and am very happy to be part of their team.

I attended Ricks College in eastern Idaho as a Music Major with an emphasis in Music Therapy. I graduated with an Associates Degree in Liberal Arts and plan to continue my education in the next few years. I have taught private piano lessons and have assisted with fundraising efforts for a local non-profit organization.

I currently live in Boise and have been here for the last 8 years with my husband, Bryce and our 3 boys. They are the joy of my life. I love to sing, tap dance, and play the piano. I enjoy community theatre, reading, and the outdoors.

Because of my own personal journey, I feel very passionate about service coordination. My oldest son was diagnosed with Aspergers about 4 years ago. Because I have been through the process myself, I have a great desire to help families access the best supports and services that are available to them. I know there are many children with varying abilities and I want to help provide what is best for both the child and the family.

I am currently taking new clients.

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Keri McDermott, Service Coordinator

I have a BA in Organismal Biology and I worked in the medical field for eight years before becoming a service coordinator. I love being a service coordinator! I really enjoy helping kids, working with their families, and being a problem solver. My passions are music, travel, and my husband and two young children.

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Cheryl Botting-Hammack, Service Coordinator

I am originally from Hartford, Connecticut but grew up and attended school in southern Oregon. I have my Bachelor of Science degree from Oregon Institute of Technology in psychology as well as my Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.  I have been involved in the developmental disability field most of my life.  My mom ran a group home with up to 30 participants in Connecticut and then when we moved to Oregon she provided foster care for a multitude of children.  I learned my patience and understanding from her  (probably two of my most valuable assets).  I married almost 17 years ago and we have one son who is 13 years old. Our family relocated to the Boise area from Oregon just a little over 3 years ago and have enjoyed everything the Treasure Valley has to offer.   I have a wide variety of experiences in the field that include teaching preschool through first grade for children with developmental disabilities, working with individuals with mental health diagnoses to currently working as a service coordinator and an IBI therapist.  I enjoy the challenge and constant change that the field provides for me to learn and grow.  I feel that being a service coordinator is important as it is the foundation to helping families find and establish services for their family members.  In my spare time I attend Tae Kwon Do with my son, (who is a second Dan Black Belt while I am a green belt trying to catch up), reading, playing the violin and trying to be outside as much as possible.  I love to garden to keep me grounded and like to get out camping with my family, which does not happen enough.  I have a full case load load at the moment so I'm not able to accept new clients.

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Melissa Coto, Service Coordinator

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