Chimes Cheers – January 2025

Shoutout to Mary Dockrill for being a collaborative team player who steps up to help organize various team events as needed. Thank you for helping us get all our participants art pieces together for ArtFall24! – Kriti Gyawali

Maria Congersky always looks out for her staff and for all the individual’s inn our department. She is always going above and beyond to make sure everyone is good and has what they need. And if there is ever an issue at a job site she is right there to help correct and fix the issue. – Nicole Strzalkowski

Enjoy what I do with our Clients and Coworker. And Having Leaders like Cassandra and Nicole. It’s a pleasure working for CHIMES.  – Bernadette Parham

Shout out to an incredible team member Nicole Spencer who stepped up during a challenging time to keep our program running smoothly! Your dedication and commitment have truly shone through. You embraced your role even before officially applying, showing remarkable boldness and faith. Keep doing amazing things—I’m so proud of you! – LaBria Shannon

I would like to thank Deb Morey, LPN, for taking the initiative to shadow staff at Valley Creek Crisis Residential in an effort to increase her knowledge and apply it to Berks Crisis Residential Center! Deb has been an amazing addition to the BCCR team! – Karen Paster

I would like to thank William (Bill) Robinson, RN, for sharing his time and knowledge with the nurse from Berks Crisis Residential Center. Bill is a wealth of knowledge and is dedicated to the work we do in Crisis Res. I appreciate his collaborative spirit! – Karen Paster

I would like to thank Michelle Conrad for helping the Berks Crisis Residential nurse understand the process for intake at Valley Creek. She went above and beyond by spending the time with her to show her the process and answer her questions. – Karen Paster

Tammy Johnson is very professional, interested in explaining to her staff, knowledgeable information about chimes and the special needs population, overall, a great person to work with and talk to. – Charita Richardson

Marlene Hall is an amazing leader and colleague. I feel very proud to get to know her and work with her. She is the most hardworking person I have ever met. You are awesome Marlene and it’s a privilege to know you. – Zee

Joy Miller brings joy to her job. She always has a smile on her face and is kind with a warm welcome to anyone who walks into the LCE Whitemarsh day hab program. I love her warm decorations and her bright smile, and she makes my job easier when I bring families and people to tour the program. Her humor and welcome attitude are the first thing they see when we leave, and it just makes the program come alive from the start. 💕😊🎉👏💖 – Ann Skinner

Thank you, Joseph Lewis, for accompanying my team for the morning filming at the BWI Airport. We enjoyed filming the BWI team members for our training videos, and it was fun to unexpectedly be able to use you as well! – Teresa Modugno and Maggie Hughes

Lynette Brown is an exceptional colleague, exemplifying leadership, enthusiasm, quality and dedication in her PCP coordinator position. She maintains open communication, supports teammates and champions superior support. Beyond person-centered planning, Lynette prioritizes documentation and outcome implementation, promoting staff understanding. Her warm and lively demeanor enhances the work environment, making days productive and enjoyable. – Ann Skinner

Shoutout to Doug Smith, our incredible Director in the Employment Services Department! Your dedication to your job and the individuals we serve is truly inspiring. Even on challenging days, you find a way to turn negatives into positives. I appreciate your commitment to running the department with integrity and providing growth opportunities for the team. Despite staffing shortages, your leadership ensures we always get the job done. Thank you for everything you do! – LaBria Shannon

Tyrone Johns has been nominated for the Source America’s 2025 Tom Miller Award. Tyrone’s dedication and contributions to being a Self-Advocate has made a lasting impact. Best of luck, Tyrone, you’ve already made us proud! #GoBeAForce – Thomas “Jay” Stewart

Ernest Jackson is by far one of the best people I’ve had the pleasure of meeting and working with. A true Gem. – Tamika Lattimore

Cheers to Cynthia Fox for all her help in submitting our applications to the state to keep us on track for expanding new programs. She has also done a great deal of work in trying to get us contracted with a specific payer, which has been incredibly difficult. She got the work done quickly and effectively and communicated consistently through all the steps. Your work is truly appreciated. – Joe Simpkins

I would like to send a HUGE CHEER to the entire Andes Court House Team, prior to my transfer I once stood in the same shoes of some magnificent ladies, each staff is the TRUE meaning of a CHEER and even more, Please know that your hard work, efforts and dedication to Chimes is not recognized, and being a part of you guys made me become the person I am today. BIG HUGS TO ALL OF YOU!! – Stefanie Brown

I would like to honor Jean Barbour. She displays excellence at our Woodlawn House. Her tireless effort for our residents shows her caring and loving nature. Thanks for your service. – Shaunda Bradshaw

Huge shout-out to Stefanie Nadeau for being  accepted into the inaugural School Safety Leadership Academy, Winter 2025 cohort with the State of Maryland! This is such an amazing opportunity to showcase her expertise and help shape a program that’s about keeping Maryland schools safe. –  Shelly Shaffer

Martin Burkett and his Team in Delaware Facilities are an AMAZING group! Small but mighty, Martin, Dustin & John are always available to support the team at our 43 Residential Locations, 4 unique Day Programs, and support of our many events here in Delaware. Thank you so much for all you do! – Chuck Budd

Barbara Saunders is a dynamic leader and has supported the team in Delaware operationally through many, many unique projects and challenges this past year. We are all very grateful for Barb’s passion for the mission, drive and organization of projects that keep the needle moving forward. Thank you so much! – Chuck Budd

Cheers to my amazing coworker Stephanie Williams who skillfully manages a “dynamic,” “fast-paced,” and “challenging program with grace! I’ve seen you handle challenging situations calmly, never letting overwhelm show. Your dedication and positive attitude shine every day, and I truly appreciate how you ensure our department is always in the loop. You’re incredible—thank you for all that you do! – LaBria Shannon

Cheers to Kathy Tatman for her dedication, diligence, and determination to maintain an engaging, thriving, interactive, and positive environment for our individuals. Kathy is always willing to help the DSPs as well as the DMs and supervisors to create a great day program. – Amy Gruszka

Congratulations to Michelle Pearson on completing the DDDS LEAD program here in Delaware. Michelle participated in this program over a 6-month period to gain leadership skills to enhance her role as a supervisor in Supported Employment. – Amy Gruszka

I have been on the job for just over a month and have never felt more supported in a work environment. Everyone on the Development and Communications team is willing to share their knowledge with me and has created a fun and welcoming space to step into and share new ideas. – Chelsey Ewers

Sarah Booen, Scheduling Coordinator for Delaware had an amazingly productive month! Sarah supported the team in DE and offered her expertise with developing exciting new opportunities for all staff members who work in both Day and Residential Programs! Thank you, Sarah! You knocked it out of the park! – Chuck Budd

Bill Snyder has consistently investigated accidents, prepared our proper legal forms and followed our written procedures without the need for follow-up emails or discussions regarding missing information. His thoroughness shows dedication in this area to get the process right, protecting Chimes and ensuring that accidents don’t occur again. This allows our safety program to work to its full potential and I am very grateful for the work he is doing. – Stefanie Nadeau

Eric Henderson has consistently helped his team investigate accidents and ensured our written procedures are followed. His thoroughness shows dedication in this area to get the process right, protecting Chimes, ensuring accidents don’t occur again. This allows our safety program to work to its full potential and I am very grateful for the work he is doing. I am very appreciative of his teamwork in this area. – Stefanie Nadeau

Let me start off by saying this young lady goes above & beyond her job description and is such a joy to be around and to work with. Tamika Lattimore is always willing to help if she can and it doesn’t matter the department you are in. Yes, she is in the Intervals dept, but she also assists our L&D department with training our staff in CPR as well as MANDT and she does it without a fuss. It’s a pleasure working with her so Cheers to you Tamika, continue being YOU!!!!!! – J. Grant

Michele Blackwell has been a mentor to me since I started at Chimes back in 2017, I’m truly grateful for her taking me under her wing and teaching me how to professionally fly. Cheers to you Ms. Michele, thank you. – Tamika Lattimore

Denise Douglas always looks out for her Admins and for all the individuals at our site. She is always going above and beyond to make sure our office runs smoothly and has what is needed. As Office Manager if there is ever an issue at this site she is right there to help correct and fix the issue. We don’t know what we would do without her here at BWI. Thanks for all you do! – Barbara Fluker

Kim Jordan is a great supervisor! She works with her staff and encourages us to be better by teaching, mentoring and including us in new projects to ensure that BWI is not only a safe environment but also a clean environment for us and those that travel. She goes above and beyond for her team, keeping us motivated and feeling appreciated. It is a pleasure to be her Admin and a part of the QA Team here at BWI. – Barbara Fluker

A huge shoutout to my amazing coworker Shakeerah Bryant for stepping into a major role at Chimes! Your unwavering integrity and commitment to supporting our team and individuals truly shine. You’ve stepped out on faith, and I can’t wait to see the incredible impact you’ll make. Your dedication to supporting your staff and showing up for them every day makes a world of difference. Keep shining bright! #TeamChimes – LaBria Shannon