Saint Rose Center
Staff

Sr. Theresa Tamburo D.S.M.P. Administrator
30+ years experience in the field of Special Education
(Administration, both residential and day programs, Elementary Education)
Education: Masters in Education, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI
Bachelor in Education, Loyala University, Chicago, IL
Cardinal Stritch College, Jefferson, WI
Teacher certified: Illinois, Pennsylvania, Michigan
Courses and In-services: Supervisor Training on Employment Training, Investigative Protocol, Office of the Inspector General, Crisis Intervention, Prevention of Abuse and Neglect, Community Skills and Challenging Behavior, Non-profit Leadership Days, Managing Epilepsy in Persons with Disabilities, Committment to Quality, Creating Leaders, Person Centered Planning, Required Department of Human Service Training Sessions

Holly Blonde Qualified Mental Retardation Professional (QMRP)
30 years experience in the field of Special Education and Developmental Disabilities
Education: Bachelor of Science in Special Education, Northern Illinois University
Previous experience included persons with multiple disabilities and many individual with dual diagnosis of MR/MI.
Certified trainer for DSP courses by DHS
Certified in CPR and First Aid
Service Facilitator for the Home Based Support Program in Illinois
Working knowledge of American Sign Language.
Training Courses: QMRP Mentor training, DSP Course Coordinator Training, OIG Investigative Skills training, Non violent Crisis Intervention Training, Person Centered Planning, Designing Behavioral Supports, Defining Positive Behavioral Supports for Challenging Behaviors, Promoting Self Advocacy, Writing person centered goals and objectives, Creating and Maintaining Abuse Free Environments, Assistive Technology, Working with persons with Severe/Multiple Disabilities, Legal Issues regarding persons with Developmental Disabilities, Seizure Management, Assisting persons in recovery from abuse, Teaching Choices, Identifying and supporting persons with psychiatric disorders, ICAP administration, and Human Rights Committee Chairperson training.

Ann Garvey Qualified Mental Retardation Professional (QMRP)
13 years of experience in the field of Human Service
Education: Presently Enrolled in Master’s Program for Psychology Specializing in Education, Capella University
Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology, St. Mary University of Minnesota
Certified in CPR/First Aid
Training Courses: Human rights; Abuse and neglect prevention and intervention; Basic health and safety; Health and wellness; Promoting health for adults with developmental disabilities; Positive behavioral support; Right Way & Right On Time crisis prevention; Unusual incidents; Universal precautions and infection control; Food and sanitation; Defensive driving; Passenger safety; Fire safety and disaster procedures; Office of the Inspector General Rule 50 & basic investigative skills; Confidentiality; Advocacy; Understanding developmental disabilities; Human interaction and communication; Person centered planning; Self determination; Importance of belonging; Normalization; Age & Cross cultural issues & awareness; Sexual development; Personal choice & financial control; Vocational skills; Working toward suitable futures; Training instructor & systematic instruction; Leadership & mentoring; Promoting quality services; Observation and recording; Service plan development and implementation; Classroom scheduling; Functional assessment & analysis; CARF Business practice standards and practical applications; CARF Business Improvement Reports & Performance Analysis.

Maria Almieda Direct Service Personnel
4 years of experience in the field of Human Service
Education: Associate Degree in Applied Science
Bilingual English/Spanish
Certified in CPR/First Aid
Training Courses: Universal Precautions/Infection control Program; CPR/First Aid; Behavior Management; Philosophy of Normalization; Age & Cultural Appropriateness; Safety/Fire/Disaster Procedures; Preventing, reporting handling abuse, exploitation, neglect & unusual incidents; Active Treatment; Introduction to Developmental Disabilities; Human Interaction Classroom; Service Plan Implementation; Abuse & Neglect; Human Rights Classroom; Basic Health & Safety; Confidentiality; Food Sanitation & Preparation; Communication; Recreation Therapy; Active Listening; Person Centered Learning; Fire Extinguisher use; Computer Training; Assessment Training; Physical Disabilities; Working Families/Guardianship; Autism.

Catherine Gibson Direct Service Personnel
2 years experience in the field of Human Service
Certified in CPR/First Aid
Training Courses: Introduction to Developmental disabilities; Human Right; Abuse and Neglect Prevention and Intervention; human Interaction and Communication; Service Plan Development and Implementation; Service Plan Implementation; First Aid and CPR; Basic Health an Safety; Positive Behavior Management; Classroom Scheduling; Normalization; Age & Cultural awareness; Fire safety and disaster procedures; Fire extinguisher use; Unusual Incidents; Defensive Driving; Passenger Safety; Confidentiality; Advocacy; health and Wellness; Cross cultural issues; Universal Precautions and Infection Control; Sexual Development; Food and Sanitation; Observation and Recording.

Imelda Rodriquez Direct Service Personnel
4 years of experience in the field of Human Service
Bilingual English/Spanish
Certified in CPR/First Aid
Training Courses: Universal Precautions/infection Control Program; CPR/First Aid Training; Behavior Management; Philosophy of Normalization; Age & Cultural Appropriateness; Safety/Fire/Disaster Procedures; Preventing, reporting handling abuse, exploitation, neglect & unusual incidents; Active Treatment; Introduction to Developmental Disabilities; Human Interaction Classroom; Service Plan Implementation; Abuse & Neglect; Human Rights Classroom; Basic Health & Safety; Confidentiality; Food Sanitation & Preparation; Communication; Recreation Therapy; Active Listening; Person Centered Learning; Fire Extinguisher use; Computer Training; Assessment Training; Physical Disabilities; Working Families/Guardianship; Autism.

Margarita Vasquez Job Coach
7 years of experience in the field of Human Service
Bilingual English/Spanish
Certified in CPR/First Aid
Training Courses: Universal Precautions/Infection control Program; CPR/First Aid; Behavior Management; Philosophy of Normalization; Age & Cultural Appropriateness; Safety/Fire/Disaster Procedures; Preventing, reporting handling abuse, exploitation, neglect & unusual incidents; Active Treatment; Introduction to Developmental Disabilities; Human Interaction Classroom; Service Plan Implementation; Abuse & Neglect; Human Rights Classroom; Basic Health & Safety; Confidentiality; Food Sanitation & Preparation; Communication; Recreation Therapy; Active Listening; Person Centered Learning; Fire Extinguisher use; Computer Training; Assessment Training; Physical Disabilities; Working Families/Guardianship; Autism.

Rosa Morales Administrative Assistant
8 years of experience in the field of administrative work
Education: Northwestern Business College Major: Business, Bilingual English/Spanish
Certified in CPR/First Aid
Training Courses: Universal Precautions/infection Control Program; CPR/First Aid Training; Safety/Fire/Disaster Procedures