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Kevin Allen - Director of Admissions
Mr. Allen began his career in the field of Juvenile Justice as a Juvenile Probation Officer in June 1984 in Marshall County, Indiana. He was promoted to Chief Probation Officer in 1986 and served as such until he began his employment with Sequel Youth and Family Services. In September of 2002 Kevin accepted the position of National Marketing Representative with Sequel Youth and Family Services, part of his territory included the state of Michigan. In June 2007, Kevin began his current position of Admissions Director at Lakeside Academy. kallen@lakesideacademy.net |
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Krista Goebel-Director of Training & Compliance
After graduating from Western Michigan University in 2001, Krista began her tenure at Lakeside for Children as a Youth Treatment Provider. She has held many positions at Lakeside over the years, among them direct care, training, activities coordinator, case manager and lifeguard. During a hiatus from Lakeside, Krista taught in outdoor schools in California, North Carolina and New Hampshire and served a year in Americorps*VISTA. Krista returned to Kalamazoo in Summer 2007 to join the Lakeside Academy team and pursue a graduate degree. She anticipates completing the Master of Social Work program in Spring 2010. In her spare time Krista enjoys camping, reading and spending time with her golden retriever, Judah. Judah anticipates graduating from Therapy Dogs International in the Fall of 2010. kgoebel@lakesideacademy.net |
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Erin Newton - Director of Human Resources & IT
Erin Newton has worked on the Lakeside campus since 2002. She started working for Lakeside for Children in the front office and as a member of the Training Department. In 2004 she became the IT administrator and in 2006 began working in the Human Resources Department. Erin joined the Lakeside Academy team when it opened in June of 2007 and serves as the Director of Human Resources and IT. She attended the University of Iowa and Western Michigan University studying English and Journalism. When not at Lakeside, Erin enjoys taking family trips with her husband and three children. Being a native of Kalamazoo, Erin is very dedicated to Lakeside’s over 100 year history. enewton@lakesideacademy.net |
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Jon St. Pierre – Director of Group Living
Jon began his career in Residential Treatment at Normative Services Inc. (NSI) located in Sheridan, WY, in 1999. Jon has held many roles including Youth Counselor, Program Coordinator, Team Leader & Assistant Group Living Director. Jon also served as Athletic Director, Head Basketball Coach and Head Football Coach during his time at NSI. In 2004, Jon became a trainer for Sequel Youth & Family Services. In 2006, Jon started his own business. He then returned to Sequel at Lakeside Academy in July 2009 as Director of Group Living. jstpierre@lakesideacademy.net |
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