Stan Allan -
Stan has been working with youth for 12 years. He started as line staff and has worked his way up through the ranks. He has worked every position in the youth industry with the exception of school teacher and therapist.
Stan has a Bachelor degree from Southern Utah University in Criminal Justice with
a minor in Psychology. He graduated from SUU as a member of the Criminal Justice
National Honor Society. He has been trained in many passive restraint and de-
Stan is currently a registered EMT in the state of Utah. He has been married for 14 years and has four children of his own. He currently lives in Hurricane Utah, and has been there for almost 13 years. He thoroughly enjoys the outdoors and all that can be done in the outdoors. Some of his hobbies include: Hunting, fishing, and four wheeling.
Gene Lavigne -
A native Californian, Gene grew up and attended school in San Diego. After obtaining an Associate Arts degree in General Education, he transferred to San Diego State University where he earned a Bachelors degree in Social Science. After graduating from San Diego State, Gene enrolled at National University where he received a California State Teaching Credential in Social Science as well as a Special Education Credential. Gene and his wife currently reside in Parowan, Utah and have a 2 year old son. They enjoy the sights and scenery of Southern Utah through hiking, camping, and four wheeling.
Brenda McDowell -
Brenda was born in California raised in a small town just outside Yosemite National Park. She received her Bachelor Degree in Education from California State University Fresno. She received her Masters Degree in Recreational Therapy from Southern Illinois University Carbondale. She has an extensive background working in the special education field for the physically and emotionally handicapped. Brenda spent the summers running a camp for the handicapped in Madison WI while working on her Masters Degree. She taught 2nd grade in public schools for 2 years then went on to do resource work in special education for 3 years at the same school.
Brenda has promoted special events for 10 years mostly Air Shows and has an extensive marketing background. She is also a private pilot. She is currently married and living in Southern Utah. She raises Paint Horses and Welsh Corgis. She loves the outdoors and enjoys skiing hiking, camping and flying.
Natalie Townsend -
Natalie was raised in Salt Lake City, Utah, and along with her husband and two little
girls, has settled in Parowan. She earned her Bachelor's degree at Southern Utah
University in 2001. Natalie's areas of study were Sociology and Psychology, with
special emphasis on race relations and women's issues. Natalie is currently earning
her master's degree in mental health counseling from the University of Phoenix. She
has also been certified as a sexual assault crisis counselor for the state of Utah.
She
has worked in the human service field for over eight years, and particularly enjoys
the satisfaction of helping girls. She has worked at CBA for just over two years
and is currently a case manager and an intern group therapist. Natalie enjoys reading,
listening to new music, and spending time with her family and friends.
Jay C. Ziegler -
Jay has a Bachelor of Science Degree in criminal justice, psychology and Spanish from Southern Utah University and Master of Science degree in counseling from the University of Phoenix. He is a licensed CPCI.
Jay has the following work background: Program Group Therapist for Juvenile Sex Offenders (1 year, Line Staff 6 years) Program Director for Praxis Youth Services. (3 years) Behavioral Health Department Director and Clinical Therapist (5 years)
He likes to camp, fish, hunt, and be with his family. He loves all sports with his
passion being Football. He loves to play and coach. He runs a non-
Thoughts from Jay: I believe that I have been placed on this earth to work with kids and I have a passion to help them be successful in life. I have worked with hundreds of kids. I love kids and the insight they have in life. This is why I have chosen the profession of a counselor. I find it rewarding to work with young ladies because after a while they really want to improve the quality of their life. I am a true believer in relationships and how as a therapist the relationship is an important part of why these girls change. I care and love the girls I work with and want to show them change can be good.
Cathy Tanner – Graveyard Shift Leader
Cathy attended Dixie State college while raising her four children and working as
a single parent. While attending Dixie her classes included psychology, speech english,
algebra and destination geography and various other classes. She does substitute
teaching for the Iron County School District as well as work for CBA as a Shift Leader
on the graveyard shift. She grew up in Las Vegas, Nevada and Parowan has been a home
away from home for 51 years. Parowan is where her parents are from.
She traveled
to Parowan as a child to enjoy the outdoors. Her family spent as much time they could
in the summers and weekends in Parowan. After raising her children in St George,
Utah, she moved to Parowan once again. She has had the opportunity to play sports,
dance, learn all types of crafts go on "Wild mustang roundups" with her father as
a member of the National Mustang Association. She loves to grow her own food in the
garden, cook, bake and have dinner parties.
She understands parents don't get a book
on raising kids, but wished there was a "Book" while raising her children. The students
come to CBA thinking the same thing. "Why was I sent here?" I didn't do anything
wrong!" etc... When they leave they seem to have the tools they need to become successful
young women and have the confidence and self esteem to accomplish most anything their
heart and minds desire.
Matt K. Bulloch -
Licensing:
CPCI (Certified Professional Counselor Intern)
Education:
Master of Science in Counseling
University of Phoenix, May 2006
Bachelor of Science, Psychology and Political Science
Southern Utah University, May 1996
Previous Work Experience:
Canyon View High School, School Counselor (5 years)
State of Utah, Workforce Specialist 2, K-
Southwest Mental Health, Horizon House, facilitated Intensive Outpatient Therapy for drug and alcohol groups (3 years)
Interests:
I like to ride horses, fish, work on computers, and be with my family. I am married to the woman of my dreams who supports me 100% in my work. I like to be in the mountains with my wife and children. I have a fat white cat named Tuna and a Basset Hound Dog name Sammy.
Thoughts:
I can honestly say that in all my years of working with youth that I have never met a youth I did not like, it was their behavior that I didn’t like. Behaviors can be changed. This is why I went into counseling. To obtain my counseling degree, I had to drive a 600 mile round trip weekly and sometimes twice a week for three years. This is the level of dedication I also give the youth I work with. I love them.
I feel that Cedar Breaks Academy also has this level of dedication to the girls entrusted to our care. Every time we interact with someone else, it was meant to be. The girls who come to us at CBA, we were meant to help and this is what I love doing. I believe strongly in the program at CBA. I am thankful to have an opportunity to work with your youth, I know they are precious to you and they are to me as well.
Kathy Judd – Unit Leader
Kathy has been in Southern Utah since 1977 when she attended Southern Utah State College, earning a degree in Early Childhood Development. She is currently certified as a Nurse’s Aide. She has worked in this field for 17 years.
Kathy enjoys outside activities like riding horses, volleyball, camping and swimming. She also enjoys reading, cooking and doing crafts.
Destry Balch, LPC, NCC -
I grew up in Joseph, Utah and have lived in many places since. I have experienced many activities in life, from a small town to the big city. I have found working with adolescents and there families to be most enjoyable. The past eleven years I have surrounded myself with many opportunities to further develop my mental health practitioner skills. Part of this includes a master’s degree in mental health counseling with an emphasis in adolescent drug and alcohol therapy.
I have formed my own private consulting business, Boulder Consulting, Inc., and have enjoyed seeing business grow. As I do therapy with youth and there families I like to include alternative activities such as: canyoneering, repelling, ropes courses, hiking, backpacking, fishing, etc. I find that these allow youth the opportunity to experience adventures and risks that are healthy and helpful as they find alternative ways to use their time. I continue to seek opportunities to learn and expand my knowledge through attending various conferences, reading the most current events, and putting into practice the many skills I have acquired.
Jamie Bonnett – Family Representative
Jamie has lived in Parowan most of her life. She believes that it is a wonderful place to grow up and raise a family. She has been married for 8 years and has 3 children. She enjoys spending time outdoors; hunting, camping and hiking. Jamie loves sports and played almost all sports in high school, helping her to earn a scholarship in basketball.
Jamie has been with CBA since December of 2005 and loves it. She feels rewarded to see the girls change from when they first arrive on campus to when they leave. Jamie loves having the opportunity to be a positive leader in these girls’ lives.
Bri Farrow -
Bri is a lifelong resident of Parowan other than a brief period of time where she
left to work in the travel industry in Colorado. Although she liked it very much
in Denver she was homesick for her family and moved back 1 year later to pursue other
avenues. She found herself at CBA when it was just beginning. Over the last two
years she has fallen in love with the industry and has decided to make it her lifelong
career. She is the single mother of a four year old daughter who keeps her very
busy. She enjoys spending time with her family, camping, reading, movies, riding
four-
Diane Bixman -
Diane was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. She attended Southern Illinois University, where she majored in Sociology and minored in Psychology. This is where she met her husband Jerry. They later moved to Los Angeles, California their two children. They relocated to Parowan in 1992. Diane enjoys camping, fishing and spending time with her grandchildren. She does allot of volunteer work for Parowan City, has been a member of the board of directors for Iron County Travel and Tourism for the past 8 years. She also spends time volunteering for the local animal shelter.
Kerin Porterfield – Teacher
Kerin was born in St. Louis, Missouri; however, just two years later her family began their many travels in which she lived everywhere from Utah to Germany. Her family chose Encinitas, a small beach community north of San Diego, as their final resting place. She graduated from La Costa Canyon High School and then ventured her way to Salt Lake City to attend the University of Utah. There she devoted her studies to the fields of Art and Sociology. Kerin now resides in Parowan and is enjoying her new country life as well as continuing her education at Southern Utah University. She has a deep love and devotion for learning as well as teaching. She is a firm believer in the fact that education leads to opportunity. Kerin loves strawberry ice cream, Jane Austen movies, Indian food, and reading a good book while laying out at the beach!
Chance Bullock – Shift Leader
Chance has lived in various towns through out southern Utah for the majority of his
life. The area is perfect for hiking, fishing, snowboarding and everything he enjoys. Chance
was raised on a farm where he developed his primary values of hard work and family.
He currently works with three family members at CBA.
Cedar Breaks Academy started
as convenient job, but now has changed into a full filling career. His most rewarding
payoffs in this profession are the changes is family, self-
Laurie Pritchard – Unit Leader
Laurie has been working at CBA since day one. She grew up in Parowan and still calls it home.
She is the mother of 4 children one of them being Bri our Assistant Program Director. She is also the proud grandmother of 6. She is very involved in her children and grandchildren’s lives as most of them live close by. Laurie is a real asset to CBA, the girls all respect her and she says she learns something new from them every day….
Regan Knoblauch – Unit Leader
Regan was born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada and moved to Parowan, Utah in 2006. She is a political science major and SUU where she will be graduating next spring. When she is not studying, working at CBA or for her internship, she is spending time with her nieces and nephews. Regan loves hiking, volunteering and music.
Andrea Johnson – Unit Leader
Andrea lives in Parowan with her husband and two children. She enjoys the outdoors, mountain biking and hiking. She is originally from St George. She owned and operated a nail business for the past 13 years. She recently started working at CBA where she enjoys the many rewards that come from working with the girls.
Laurie Kaye Stones – Unit Leader
Laurie Kaye was born in Cedar City Utah and raised in Parowan. She is a single mom of three children. She has worked for CBA for almost 2 years and loves her job. “It has helped me in my life and with my kids, and I am glad I work here”. She spends her spare time hunting, fishing, going to the mountains, and hanging out with family and friends. She hopes to go to college and pursue a degree in psychology. She likes knowing that she can make a difference in your daughter’s life.
Sharlene Allen-
Sharlene is a native of California. She moved to Parowan with her husband to get away from “big city life”. She calls herself a people person. She has one son who still lives in California. Her career history includes public relations, customer service and administrative work. Her hobbies include watching the San Diego Chargers, photography and deep sea fishing in Baja with her family. She has worked at CBA for almost 2 years and enjoys watching the girls grow and mature in their programs and move on with their lives in a positive manner.
Jeff Butler -
Jeff came to Cedar Breaks Academy in August, 2007. Jeff graduated from Southern Utah University in 1992 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and a minor in Physical Education with a coaching emphasis. He also completed the Teacher Education Program at SUU and has a current Utah State Secondary Educator's License.
In May, 2002 Jeff graduated with his Master of Education also at Southern Utah University. He enjoys learning and continues to work on his education. He is currently enrolled in the Special Education and Education Administration endorsement programs.
Previous to teaching at Cedar Breaks Academy Jeff taught at other private group facilities and also worked as a caseworker for the Division of Child and Family Services for the State of Utah.
Jeff loves teaching and enjoys learning. He has an enthusiasm for the students he teaches and wants to give them his best at all times. He really cares about each student and realizes that he is not just teaching lessons in the classroom, but lessons about life as well. He wants to see all his students grow up to be responsible citizens who have the education to help them be successful as they pursue their goals in life.
On a personal note, Jeff has been married to his wife Sheri for 28 years. They have four children and two grandchildren. He has two dogs and he loves them almost as much as he loves his family (well maybe a little more since they don't talk back to him). He loves to go to the mountains for camping, rock hounding, picnics or just to let the dogs run. As a rock hound, he loves to cut rocks into slabs and polish them or make rocks into spheres.
Kerin Porterfield – Teacher
Kerin was born in St. Louis, Missouri; however, just two years later her family began their many travels in which she lived everywhere from Utah to Germany. Her family chose Encinitas, a small beach community north of San Diego, as their final resting place. She graduated from La Costa Canyon High School and then ventured her way to Salt Lake City to attend the University of Utah. There she devoted her studies to the fields of Art and Sociology. Kerin now resides in Parowan and is enjoying her new country life as well as continuing her education at Southern Utah University. She has a deep love and devotion for learning as well as teaching. She is a firm believer in the fact that education leads to opportunity. Kerin loves strawberry ice cream, Jane Austen movies, Indian food, and reading a good book while lying out at the beach!
Bonnie Peterson -
Bonnie grew up on a farm in Central Utah and has lived in Cedar City for nearly all of the 20 years she’s been married. She has six kids; five of them are currently teenagers. She has loved math since 5th grade and majored in mathematics in college. She has worked with youth in a variety of areas: girl scouts, church youth groups, residential treatment centers, foster care, school volunteer, PTA Board, substitute teacher, and teacher. While working at residential treatment centers, she has worked as Line Staff, Case Manager, Shift Leader, Supervisor, Secretary, PCS Instructor, and Teacher/Math Teacher.
Bonnie enjoys spending time with her family, being active and doing anything outdoors.
Some her favorite things to do outside are: hiking, camping, riding four-
Quinn Campbell – Teacher
Quinn is originally from North Ogden Utah. He graduated form Southern Utah University with a bachelor’s degree in Teaching and minored in Spanish. He lives in Cedar City with his wife and twin sons. He played college football for 5 years and enjoys watching college and pro football. He likes to hunt, camp, ride 4 wheelers snowmobile and spend as much time outdoors as possible.