Full-time house parents, teachers, and program directors provide 24-hour supervision. The house parents have years of experience working with teenagers and are trained in situational counseling. Group sessions are conducted regularly by Licensed or Certified Counselors. Individual counseling is also available on a weekly basis by Licensed Certified Counselors. Certified teachers work in small classrooms providing academic support.

Dr. Patricia Jones, PhD, Founder, Executive Director

Qualifications:

Licensed National Forensics Counselors #24375, National Association Forensics Counselors

Domestic Violence Intervention Counselor with specialty in Anger Management

Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor, National Christian Counseling Association, Advanced Certification #2732   Master Degree and Doctorate of Philosophy in Clinical Christian Psychology, Cornerstone University, Lake Charles, LA

BA Clinical Christian Counseling, Calvary Theological Seminary, Jacksonville, FLA

Jeremey and Angela Jones, Program Directors

Jeremey and Angela have been married for seventeen years and have five boys of their own. Both have worked with Jim and Pat (Jeremey’s mom and dad) for many years in various capacities including house parenting, teaching, counseling, and then moved into the position of Program Directors as of three years ago. Jeremey has a BA in Clinical Christian Counseling and is a Certified Christian Counselor through the National Christian Counselors Association. Both Jeremey and Angela have a tremendous passion for helping hurting teens. They are a devoted family with an enormous love for the outdoors and enjoy snowboarding, hiking, and rock climbing.

Dr. Vista Waddle, PhD, Counselor

Qualifications:

CDVC III, LCCC LPCC, CTC

Master Degree and PhD in Clinical Christian Counseling—Florida Christian University

Licensed National Forensic Counselor—Licensed Domestic Violence Counselor III with specialty in Anger Management—National Association of Forensic Counselors

Licensed Clinical Christian Counselor, Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor and Certified Temperament Counselor—National Christian Counselors Association

Member of the US Agency for Christian Counseling Credentials and Accreditation

Juvenile Justice System Member for Lake and Sumter County, Fl

Member Sarasota Academy of Counselors

Consultant for Celebrate Recovery Program

Heath Capps, M. ED., Counselor

Heath is a very energetic young man who has a tremendous passion for the outdoors and animals. He served as Head Soccer Coach for a middle school prior to coming to WCA as well as CIT Director and camp counselor for Camp Rockmont in Black Mountain, NC. Heath has a Master of Education from the University of Mississippi with an emphasis on school counseling.

Qualifications:

The University of Mississippi, Master of Education, major Counselor Education, Emphasis School Counseling

The University of Mississippi, BA , major in History; Minor in English

 Gregory Dean Caldwell, MS, Senior School Administrator

Qualifications:

Master of Science, Criminal Justice Education, Easter Kentucky University, Richmond, KY

Bachelor of Science, Police Administration, Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, KY

Associate in Applied Science, Police Administration, Virginia Western Community College, Roanoke, VA

Jonathan Thomas, BS, Teacher

Jon comes to us with a few years experience in the education field. He was a middle school health/pe teacher as well as a basketball and baseball coach before coming to WCA. He has a tremendous passion for teaching and coaching children. He has had the privilage of coaching at all levels from High School to Special Olympics. His Special Olympics Basketball team won the NC State Title.

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science, Education, Mars Hill College, Mars Hill, NC  2005

North Carolina Teaching Certificate, 2011

Sarah Price, Teacher

Sarah Price has a passion for education and seeing students reach their full potential in and out of the classroom. She studied at Oregon State University for 3 years and is completing her  Bachelors degree in Special Education. Sarah spent 3 summers (in 2006, 2008 and 2010) teaching English in China and Taiwan. Sarah has also worked with youth in her church, at the Boys and Girls Club of America and the YMCA. In 2011, Sarah graduated from Bethel School of Ministry in Redding, California after completing a 2 year ministry program where she focused on international transformation as well as counseling, mentoring and coaching.

 David Lukjanovs,  Vocational Instructor/Mentor

David has a passsion for helping others. Not only to learn a vocation but to become successful in whatever they endeavor to do. He was once Vice President of a successful Aerospace company and independent consultant and has spent nearly all of his professional career mentoring, training and leading individuals to achieve the highest of standards. David’s hobbies include fishing, gardening, home repairs, welding, working on cars, hiking, outdoor sports and spending time with his family and pets.

Qualifications: 

US Navy Electrician’s Mate “A”, 1976

Numerous certifications in tig welding along with an extensive career of training in quality and lean manufacturing concepts from companies like GE, Pratt & Whitney, Allied Signal, Rolls Royce, Dunn & Bradstreet and Oakridge National Laboratories

Ben and Lauren Fackler, Houseparents

Ben and Lauren have been involved in youth ministry for many years, including being Residential Child Care Specialists as house parents as well as church Youth Leaders. Lauren’s family has been involved in foster care and multicultural adoptions for over 30 years. She and Ben have a tremendous passion for youth and desire to help them to become successful young adults through their example. Lauren’s degree in Business Communications from Valencia Community College in Orlando, Florida has equipped her to reach students and families on an individual level. They have two children of their own, a girl and a boy, who are directly involved in the family-teaching model. Their children love the Lord and enjoy participating in all aspects of the program along with the students.

 Hutch and Patti Church, Houseparents

Hutch and Patti have been involved in educational ministry for 32 yrs. Hutch served as a minister of helps and founder, principle and senior teacher at Maranatha Christian Academy on Cape Cod. The school incorporated grades 1-12.  He was also the Minister of Education in his church. Patti served as an assistant in the school and has spent years as a Sunday School teacher. Later, they started Jubilee Christian Fellowship, and served as overseers of the church, including its youth, men’s, women’s, and children’s ministries. Patti has a BA with a double major in elementary education and special needs education from Univ. of South Florida. Hutch holds a BA from Univ. of South Florida, and three degrees from Berean Bible College.  He also earned a Masters in Education Administration from Oral Roberts Univ., and a Doctorate of Ministry from Christian Leadership Univ. Hutch and Patti raised and homeschooled their four children.

 Jordan Sweeny, Houseparent’s Assistant

Jordan earned an Associates degree in Education from DSLCC and an Associates degree in Christian Ministry from MorningStar University.  She earned experience working summer camps, working as an Administrative Assistant for a Pastor, and as the ladies’ RA at MSU for two years. She has a huge heart for young people and brings fresh ideas and fun to our team.

Tiffany Hartmann, Houseparent’s Assistant

Tiffany earned her Bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Sciences from Oregon State University. While attending OSU, Tiffany volunteered with teenagers at the Boys and Girls Club of Corvallis, worked with students with children at Childcare and Family Resources on Campus, and was an active member of her campus ministry, leading worship, facilitating Bible studies and planning events with her fellow students. She loves working with youth, and enjoys helping young people strengthen and deepen their relationship with the Lord.

Krystal Dirscherl, Executive Assistant

Krystal has an Associates degree in Theology from the International College of Bible Theology. She has an Associates Degree in Medical Management and also has a certificate in Christian Counseling. Krystal has worked with children and teens for the past seven years in church settings as well as with WCA. She enjoys snowboarding and being with her friends. Krystal loves working with teens and helping them to be successful now and in the future.