Frank Becker
Residential Youth Counselor

Raven LaPointe
Residential Youth Counselor

Hometown: Milan, Michigan
Hobbies: Hiking (when it’s colder), reading, listening to music, swimming cold plunges.
A little-known fact about me is I am an only child.
If I could travel anywhere, I would go to Japan or Vietnam because I love Asia. I spent time in South Korea and China, but never Japan.
If I were famous, I would be famous for a cookbook.
The best advice I’ve ever been given is: A need that is met goes away.
The last great TV shows I saw were: The Sopranos and Taste the Nation.
If I could have an unlimited supply of anything for the rest of my life it would be noodles from Weihai, China.
If I didn’t have to work, I would probably still work with kids.

Jason Fernandez
Residential Youth Counselor

Cyndi Powers
PT Cook

Hometown: Casper, WY
Hobbies: Hiking, cross country skiing, wet felting fiber art
A little-known fact about me is I owned a 150-herd Alpaca farm in Colorado.
If I could travel anywhere, I would go to Rome because the history is so rich.
One of the items on my bucket list is travel the Holy Land.
If I didn’t have to work, I would live in the mountains.

Shay Graves
Case Manager

Erica Baker
Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Adoption Specialist

Karen Benitez-Lopez
Teacher’s Assistant, Loving School

Hometown: Queretaro, Mexico
Hobbies: Reading and napping
A little-known fact about me is I am terrified of birds.
My most unusual talent is hold/pick up a cup with the back of my hand.
One of the items on my bucket list is sky diving.
If I could have an unlimited supply of anything for the rest of my life it would be books because I want my own library.
If I didn’t have to work, I would volunteer.

Kelly Dix
Administrative Assistant

Hometown: Sioux Falls
Hobbies: Reading, walking, spending time with family
If I could travel anywhere, I would go to Hawaii because I love to spend time on a beach.
The best advice I’ve ever been given is to keep learning and growing.
The last great movie I saw was A Man Named Otto
One of the items on my bucket list is to volunteer to rock babies at the hospital.
If I didn’t have to work, I would travel more!

Kristina Glazier
Residential Youth Counselor

Haley Groeneweg
Therapist

Hometown: Mitchell
Hobbies: Crocheting, knitting, crafting, play board/card games
If I could travel anywhere, I would go to Ireland/Scotland because I’ve been to both countries before and they’re both beautiful places.
The best advice I’ve ever been given is: You can’t fill from an empty cup! AKA—self-care is so important!
The last great movie I saw was Barbie!
One of the items on my bucket list is either skydiving or scuba diving at the Great Barrier Reef.
If I didn’t have to work, I would travel the world!

Jacquelyn Hale
Weekend Nurse

Hometown: Beaverton, Oregon
Hobbies: Reading, camping, fishing, swimming, being a cheer mom!
If I could travel anywhere, I would go to Disneyland because my daughter has never been there.
If I were famous, I would be famous for writing a novel.
The last great movie I saw was Where the Crawdads Sing* (I wish I would have read the book first.)
One of the items on my bucket list is to live in Montana.
If I could have an unlimited supply of anything for the rest of my life it would be books because I love spending time in a different world.
If I didn’t have to work, I would travel and homeschool my kids all day.

Benjamin Heckmann
Residential Youth Counselor

Trinity Miller
Housekeeper

Hometown: Sioux Falls/Hartford
Hobbies: Cleaning, walking my two dogs, shopping.
My most unusual talent is my shoulders are double-jointed, so I can turn my arm all the way around.
If I could travel anywhere, I would go to Maine because I’ve always wanted to see what it’s like.
My childhood crush was Sharkboy from Sharkboy and Lava Girl
The last great TV show I saw was Suits.
One of the items on my bucket list is to make a difference.
If I didn’t have to work, I would travel and have all the dogs.

Shelly Paynter
Nurse

Hometown: Highmore
Hobbies: animal advocacy (rescue), photography, church, cards, board games
A little-known fact about me is I am a veteran.
My most unusual talent is I am great at memorizing everyone’s birthdays.
If I could travel anywhere, I would go to the mountains because I love nature, dislike crowds, and enjoy peace and solitude.
If I were famous, I would be famous for conservation efforts—making the environment better and cleaner.
The best advice I’ve ever been given is: Be kind. You never know what a smile can do for others.
The worst style choice I ever made was cutting my hair short and perming it.
The last great movie I saw was Call to Freedom.
One of the items on my bucket list is visit an animal sanctuary.
If I could have an unlimited supply of anything for the rest of my life it would be gasoline because I want to travel.
If I didn’t have to work, I would spend time with my family more often.

Salma Sharif
Residential Youth Counselor

Austin Winter
IT Director