Havenwood Academy is staffed by some of the best personnel in the industry. With extensive educational backgrounds and many combined years of experience, the team at Havenwood provides the best opportunities for your daughter to heal.
Leadership Team
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Ken Huey, Ph.D.
Ken Huey completed a Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy at Purdue University in 2002. Dr. Huey’s first job after that doctorate was in...
Dr. Ken Huey
Chief Executive Officer
Ken Huey completed a Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy at Purdue University in 2002. Dr. Huey’s first job after that doctorate was in an adolescent residential treatment setting as a therapist. That job changed the course of his career. In that setting, where almost all of the variables impacting a teen were controlled, positive change became a likely outcome instead of a surprise.
Being adopted himself, Dr. Huey was always drawn to the large population of other adoptees in residential treatment. He ultimately became convinced that this population needed specialty care and in November of 2006, Dr. Huey founded Calo. Calo was and is a specialty program for adopted youth who have a significant trauma history. Calo grew to a 200-plus employee organization with about the same numbers of teen clients served each year.
After selling his ownership in Calo Dr. Huey enjoyed semi-retirement for a number of years. After some time off he began looking for a career and team fit in the residential world and became acquainted with Havenwood. He joined Havenwood as Executive Director in October of 2020.
Dr. Huey and his wife, Bev, are the parents of 6 children. They recently welcomed their fourth grandchild.
CLINICAL DIRECTOR
Christina Hauritz, MS, LCMHC, NCC
Christina's education includes a degree in Criminal Justice and completion of the State of Wisconsin Police Academy. She earned her Bachelor...
Christina Hauritz, MS, LCMHC, LPC, NCC
Clinical Director
Christina's education includes a degree in Criminal Justice and completion of the State of Wisconsin Police Academy. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology at the University of Wisconsin Parkside and completed her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health in Counseling at the University of Mount Mary in Milwaukee, WI. Christina has worked in the human service field for over 13 years with experience in different interdisciplinary environments including behavioral, social, mental health, criminal, and human development.
She has experience working with diverse communities and cultures. In Milwaukee, WI, Christina was a Child Welfare Supervisor for a Human Anti-Trafficking Team. Christina has extensive experience when it comes to working with teen’s who are at risk and survivors of Sex Trafficking. Christina has worked closely with families and children in foster care and as well as the legal system with children’s court.
Christina is a National Certified Counselor and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. She has experience conducting mental health counseling in a variety of different settings. Her passion is working with adolescents. Christina possesses excellent leadership and communication skills, and passion for relationship building and innovation. Christina promotes well-being, empowerment, and accountability. She thrives at developing trusting collaborative and cohesive relationships.
She has two dogs Moose and Roxie whom she loves to spend time with. Christina is excited to explore all the different things there are to do in Utah.
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Jessi Marchetti
Jessi serves as Havenwood’s Program Director. Jessi has always loved working with adolescents and has worked with struggling youth since she was in high school...
Jessi Marchetti
Program Director
Jessi serves as Havenwood’s Program Director. Jessi has always loved working with adolescents and has worked with struggling youth since she was in high school. She joined the Havenwood team in 2015 and has filled many important roles in the organization from Case Management to Assistant Program Director. Jessi has distinguished herself by her intuitive ability to provide the girls with the help they need including firm boundaries. The girls both love and respect her which allows her to be a change agent in many lives.
You will always find Jessi in the middle of anything that goes on at Havenwood whether it involves administrative work during the day or an emergency in the middle of the night. Jessi enjoys spending her days with her husband and two young children. She loves watching her daughter dance and is often seen traveling to Las Vegas to enjoy the warm weather, family, shopping, and good food.
EDUCATION DIRECTOR
Scott Sharp
Mr. Sharp recently retired after 30 years of successful teaching and administration in the public education system in the state of Utah where he served in...
Scott Sharp
Education Director
Mr. Sharp recently retired after 30 years of successful teaching and administration in the public education system in the state of Utah where he served in many capacities including assistant high school, middle school, and elementary school principal. Under Mr. Sharp’s leadership, the Education Department is continually increasing and adding to the educational opportunities for our girls including, College and Career Readiness as well as innovative curriculum and programs. His team is working hard to make the school day more exciting and rigorous and giving the girls as many opportunities to learn and grow as possible.
Mr. Sharp has 2 children and 9 grandchildren and loves spending time with them. 3 of his 9 grandchildren are adopted so he understands some of the challenges that young people who have been adopted may experience. He loves spending time with his wife MaryAnn and being outdoors, jeeping, camping, and hunting. He loves music and played professionally in a country band for many years. He also plays the bagpipes and he and his wife have served for 8 as directors of a bagpipe band in Nauvoo, Illinois.
DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES & LICENSING
Janie Sabin
Janie has worked for Havenwood since its founding. Janie has always served in an administrative role and is now Havenwood’s Director of Human Resources...
Janie Sabin
Director of Human Resources & Licensing
Janie has worked for Havenwood since its founding. Janie has always served in an administrative role and is now Havenwood’s Director of Human Resources and Licensing. In these roles, Janie is responsible for overseeing all of Havenwood’s employees as well as making sure that Havenwood stays in compliance with all laws, rules and regulations of Division of Licensing as well as a number of accrediting agencies such as the Joint Commission.
Janie attended Southern Utah University where she received a degree in criminal justice with a legal studies minor. After graduating from SUU, she started working as a paralegal in a prominent law firm where, among other things, she handled the firm’s adoptions. After 12 years, Janie left that position and joined the Havenwood team.
Janie has 2 active young boys and loves to spend time with her family camping and playing board games. When Janie is not with her family you will find her reading, doing puzzles or planning for her family’s future.
DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Nathan Hofeling
Nathan holds the distinction of being Havenwood’s first employee. Nathan joined the Havenwood team after completing his Bachelor’s in...
Nathan Hofeling
Director of Admissions & Business Development
Nathan holds the distinction of being Havenwood’s first employee. Nathan joined the Havenwood team after completing his Bachelor’s in Accounting at Southern Utah University and currently serves as Havenwood’s Director of Business Development and Admissions. Nathan has had a hand in the growth and development of every aspect of Havenwood and is well respected for his work throughout the nation. He has worked tirelessly to grow and enhance the reputation of Havenwood in the treatment world and then just as tirelessly to make sure Havenwood delivers on its promises. Nathan learned to serve growing up and such is exemplified in his work at Havenwood. Outside of work, his greatest joy comes from spending time with his wife and their three children at dance recitals, music recitals, ninja classes, swimming lessons or just playing games.
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Josh Gardner
Josh has been with Havenwood Academy since 2014, and oversees the financial management of the...
Josh Gardner
Chief Financial Officer
Josh has been with Havenwood Academy since 2014, and oversees the financial management of the company. He holds a B.A. in accounting as well as an MBA. Josh is a favorite presenter at national conventions including NATSAP. Josh works to innovatively utilize all financial resources for the benefit of the company and the girls it serves. Josh enjoys running, cycling, and watching The Office. He has an energetic five-year-old, an energetic two-year-old and a lovely wife of ten years.
FOUNDER
Blaine Hofeling
Blaine Hofeling is an accomplished attorney, business leader and entrepreneur with extensive professional and legal experience in the area of residential treatment...
Blaine Hofeling
President and Legal Council
Blaine Hofeling is an accomplished attorney, business leader and entrepreneur with extensive professional and legal experience in the area of residential treatment. In 2014, troubled that families without substantial means could not afford to access critical, even life-saving services for their children, Blaine founded Havenwood Academy with the mission of pairing world-class trauma treatment with innovative funding sources to help disadvantaged children receive care.
Today, Havenwood Academy is an industry leader in various areas, including serving underserved populations and providing exceptional care for adolescents struggling with severe childhood trauma and attachment-related issues. Many of Havenwood’s leaders are sought after experts and speakers throughout the nation. Although Blaine served as the CEO until 2021, he now serves as the President and Legal Counsel, preferring to work behind the scenes to develop the best team and programs in the industry.
When he is not working at Havenwood Academy, Blaine enjoys spending time with his family, including his wife, nine children, and growing number of grandchildren. He is thankful for the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of others and proud of the significant contributions that his team makes daily.
Clinical Team
CLINICAL DIRECTOR
Christina Hauritz, MS, LCMHC, NCC
Christina Hauritz, MS, LCMHC, NCC
Clinical Director
THERAPIST
Kyle Peterson, LCMHC, NCC, MRC
Kyle Peterson, CMHC
Therapist
Kyle is a native of Cedar City and grew up hiking some of the most beautiful places in Southern Utah. Kyle is an Eagle Scout, a deeply spiritual person, an avid inviter, and one who is accepting of all people from all walks of life. For the past 4 years, Kyle has lived near the Canadian border in Minot, North Dakota. Kyle enjoys biking in the snow, CrossFit, playing and teaching the piano, and spending time with his wife and children, especially doing things outdoors. Future goals for Kyle include pursuing a PhD, hiking the Zion Narrows with his kids, coaching a swim and water polo, and getting his tennis and golf game back. Kyle says, “Listening to others is a supportive way that helps develop important life skills and brings the kind of satisfaction to my life that is difficult to describe with words. I crave learning and am constantly on the lookout for ways to improve and develop my knowledge in any way that I can.”
RECREATIONAL THERAPIST
Brad Lundell, CTRS, TRS
Brad grew up spending most of his time in the outdoors. He would spend each summer working at a High Adventure Base near Yellowstone...
Brad Lundell
Experiential Coordinator
Brad grew up spending most of his time in the outdoors. He would spend each summer working at a High Adventure Base near Yellowstone National Park in his early years. There, he attained many wilderness skills and ran high risk activities like backpacking, rock-climbing, boating, and other experiential activities. He then found himself working at a wilderness therapy program where he spend several years being a Field Guide and building the experiential side of the program. Brad finished his undergraduate degree in the spring of 2021. He then came across recreational therapy. At this point he knew it was something he would be passionate about and wanted to do so he went back to school to get his CTRS so he could then be a recreational therapist. Brad loves the outdoors of the Cedar City area and enjoys spending his time going biking, camping, climbing, and other outdoorsy activities.
THERAPIST
Charity Lynch
Charity grew up in the mountains of California right outside of Yosemite National Park. She completed her undergraduate degree...
Charity Lynch
Therapist
Charity grew up in the mountains of California right outside of Yosemite National Park. She completed her undergraduate degree from Brigham Young University Idaho in marriage and family studies. Charity also completed certifications in child advocacy, marriage and family counseling, and marriage and family education. Charity is currently attending Western New Mexico University where she is completing a Masters of Social Work. Charity has had the pleasure of completing her bachelor’s degree internship with Havenwood and is now completing her practicum for her Masters here as well.
While completing her bachelor’s degree, Charity was a team lead here at Havenwood and has been able to make great relationships with staff and clients throughout the almost 2 years she has been here.
Charity has made Havenwood staff family literally her husband Matt Lynch works as a Hedge Hog here at Havenwood and they love supporting and joking with each other throughout the workday.
NEUROFEEDBACK TECHNICIAN
Shauna Clark
Shauna is Havenwood's Neurofeedback Technician and works along side the clinical team. She loves to make people smile and has a wonderful...
Shauna Clark
Neurofeedback Technician
Shauna is Havenwood's Neurofeedback Technician and works along side the clinical team. She loves to make people smile and has a wonderful positive outlook that she brings to Havenwood daily. Shauna is a Native to Cedar City, UT and is a loving wife and mother to six beautiful children. She enjoys spending time with her family, her horses, dirt bikes and anything outdoors.
Admissions Team
DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Nathan Hofeling
Nathan holds the distinction of being Havenwood’s first employee. Nathan joined the Havenwood team after completing his Bachelor’s in...
Nathan Hofeling
Director of Admissions & Business Development
Nathan holds the distinction of being Havenwood’s first employee. Nathan joined the Havenwood team after completing his Bachelor’s in Accounting at Southern Utah University and currently serves as Havenwood’s Director of Business Development and Admissions. Nathan has had a hand in the growth and development of every aspect of Havenwood and is well respected for his work throughout the nation. He has worked tirelessly to grow and enhance the reputation of Havenwood in the treatment world and then just as tirelessly to make sure Havenwood delivers on its promises. Nathan learned to serve growing up and such is exemplified in his work at Havenwood. Outside of work, his greatest joy comes from spending time with his wife and their three children at dance recitals, music recitals, ninja classes, swimming lessons or just playing games.
ADMISSIONS COORDINATOR
Lynn Smith
Lynn serves as Havenwood’s Admissions Coordinator. She has spent the last 18 years working with parents of troubled youth but only after placing her own child in...
Lynn Smith
Admissions Coordinator
Lynn serves as Havenwood’s Admissions Coordinator. She has spent the last 18 years working with parents of troubled youth but only after placing her own child in a program. She has a deep understanding of not only what happens at Havenwood but what parents and families are going through in placing their children in treatment. She is very thankful for the help that is available and knows firsthand that there is light at the end of the dark and difficult tunnel. She provides a loving shoulder to lean on and helps parents develop the courage it takes for parents to take the first step into residential treatment. Lynn loves to spend time with her family of 10 children, 29 grandchildren, and a few great-grandchildren as well. Family is her life. In what spare time she has she loves to go to yard sales in the summers and has become an avid house plant lover with over 75 plants. When you talk to Lynn she wants you to know she knows how it feels to take the next step.
Academic Team
EDUCATION DIRECTOR
Scott Sharp
Mr. Sharp recently retired after 30 years of successful teaching and administration in the public education system in the state of Utah where he served in...
Scott Sharp
Education Director
Mr. Sharp recently retired after 30 years of successful teaching and administration in the public education system in the state of Utah where he served in many capacities including assistant high school, middle school, and elementary school principal. Under Mr. Sharp’s leadership, the Education Department is continually increasing and adding to the educational opportunities for our girls including, College and Career Readiness as well as innovative curriculum and programs. His team is working hard to make the school day more exciting and rigorous and giving the girls as many opportunities to learn and grow as possible.
Mr. Sharp has 2 children and 9 grandchildren and loves spending time with them. 3 of his 9 grandchildren are adopted so he understands some of the challenges that young people who have been adopted may experience. He loves spending time with his wife MaryAnn and being outdoors, jeeping, camping, and hunting. He loves music and played professionally in a country band for many years. He also plays the bagpipes and he and his wife have served for 8 as directors of a bagpipe band in Nauvoo, Illinois.
TEACHER
Heather Lopez
Heather Lopez is the Physical Education and Health teacher at Havenwood Academy. She graduated from California State University – Fullerton with a Bachelor’s degree ...
Heather Lopez
Teacher
Heather Lopez is the Physical Education and Health teacher at Havenwood Academy. She graduated from California State University – Fullerton with a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis in teacher education. Mrs. Lopez earned her teaching credential in 2017 and has experience teaching at the secondary level. Her focus is on creating a safe space for students to work on their physical health while gaining the necessary tools to live healthy adult lives.
Mrs. Lopez is driven and passionate about physical education and having a healthy mind, body, and spirit. Working at the Havenwood allows her to give back and be part of beautiful personal journeys. She makes each of her students feel like they have a purpose and a voice. Mrs. Lopez lives in Cedar City, Utah with her husband and young daughter. She enjoys being outdoors, shopping, and spending time with her family.
TEACHER
Erin Ashdown
Erin is a teacher and the Curriculum Specialist here at Havenwood. She grew up in Northern Utah but moved to the Pacific Northwest after...
Erin Ashdown
Teacher
Erin is a teacher and the Curriculum Specialist here at Havenwood. She grew up in Northern Utah but moved to the Pacific Northwest after High School. She graduated from Pacific University in Forest Grove, OR in 2004 with a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Psychology.
After graduation Erin began her career working with adolescents at the Parry Center for Children-an RTC in Portland, OR-where she was a direct care staff and Treatment Team Leader for 2 years. It was during her work in residential treatment that Erin realized her passion for working with adolescents and decided to pursue a graduate degree in Education. She went back to Pacific University and graduated with her Master’s degree in Secondary Education and earned her teaching credentials in 2008. She has taught middle school Social Studies, Language Arts, PE, and Science as well as Social Studies at the high school level in Oregon, Arizona and Utah.
Erin is a self-described nerd and loves everything about school. In fact, she never had a favorite subject because she liked them all too much. Erin came to Havenwood after a 2-year maternity hiatus from the work force. She wanted to get back to the work that she is most passionate about, working with adolescents in a school setting. At Havenwood she is able to work with students that need extra support and also teach all of the school subjects instead of just one.
Erin’s experience working in residential treatment and in the public school system gives her a unique viewpoint and understanding of her students’ needs in the classroom.
Erin has lived and traveled all over the world and plans to visit 6 of the 7 continents before she dies; she’s currently at 3. She enjoys the outdoors and Cedar City is the perfect setting to get outside and be active. She loves to camp, hike, snowboard and just generally be outside. Erin lives in Cedar City with her husband, young daughter and a boxer named Daisy.
TEACHER
Jessica Gardner
My name is Jessica Gardner, I am a paraprofessional at Havenwood Academy and a student at Southern Utah University. I am originally from Henderson, Nevada...
Jessica Gardner
Teacher
My name is Jessica Gardner, I am a paraprofessional at Havenwood Academy and a student at Southern Utah University. I am originally from Henderson Nevada, however, I move to Cedar City in 2015, and I have found my forever home.
My journey with Havenwood began as a mentor for the academic shift. That is what led me to my current position. I have two favorite parts about teaching, the first is helping the kids believe in themselves by believing in them, and the second is witnessing the lights come back into their eyes, with each passing day.
When I'm not busy at school or at work I really enjoy playing softball and hanging out with my boys- my husband Kurtis, my stepson Mekai, and my son Gavin.
Medical Team
NURSE PRACTITIONER
Lisa Anderson
Lisa serves as Havenwood’s Nurse Supervisor. Lisa started her career as a Recreational Therapist and has spent many years working...
Lisa Anderson
Nurse Supervisor
Lisa serves as Havenwood’s Nurse Supervisor. Lisa started her career as a Recreational Therapist and has spent many years working with adolescents. In 2015, she returned to school to complete a second Bachelor’s degree in nursing and thereafter completed her Master’s in Nursing and passed her exams to become a psychiatric nurse practitioner.
Lisa enjoys gardening, sewing, and reading, especially listening to audiobooks so she can multitask. Born and raised in the beautiful Rocky Mountains of Colorado, Lisa loves spending time outdoors with her husband and four children.
NURSE MANAGER
Shavonne Harris
Shavonne Harris has lived in Cedar for over 25 years. She has always had a love for caring for others and a passion for mental health. After raising her four...
Shavonne Harris
Nurse
Shavonne Harris has lived in Cedar for over 25 years. She has always had a love for caring for others and a passion for mental health. After raising her four children, Shavonne pursued Nursing at Southern Utah University. She graduated in December of 2021 with her Bachelor’s of Science.
Even before deciding to go back to school, Shavonne called Havenwood home. She began by assisting the nurses with appointments, documentation, triaging the students, and any other task she could take on. Shavonne loves seeing the difference she makes as a full time nurse here at Havenwood Academy.
In her spare time, Shavonne enjoys spending time with her children and following them wherever their sports lead her family. She loves music, traveling to warm destinations, shopping, and eating amazing food.
Residential Team
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Jessi Marchetti
Jessi serves as Havenwood’s Program Director. Jessi has always loved working with adolescents and has worked with struggling youth since she was in high school...
Jessi Marchetti
Program Director
Jessi serves as Havenwood’s Program Director. Jessi has always loved working with adolescents and has worked with struggling youth since she was in high school. She joined the Havenwood team in 2015 and has filled many important roles in the organization from Case Management to Assistant Program Director. Jessi has distinguished herself by her intuitive ability to provide the girls with the help they need including firm boundaries. The girls both love and respect her which allows her to be a change agent in many lives.
You will always find Jessi in the middle of anything that goes on at Havenwood whether it involves administrative work during the day or an emergency in the middle of the night. Jessi enjoys spending her days with her husband and two young children. She loves watching her daughter dance and is often seen traveling to Las Vegas to enjoy the warm weather, family, shopping, and good food.
ASSISTANT PROGRAM DIRECTOR - STAFFING
Amber Hudgins
Amber began her life in middle eastern Ohio before moving to Las Vegas at age 15. She later moved to cedar City and has been there for about 11 years now. Amber loves...
Amber Hudgins
Team Lead - HedgeHog
Amber began her life in middle eastern Ohio before moving to Las Vegas at age 15. She later moved to Cedar City and has been there for about 11 years now. Amber loves the small-town life. After facing the challenge of residential treatment herself, she learned many tools and coping skills. One of her personal favorites was Dialectical Behavior Therapy, which she uses daily. While in treatment, Amber found that she had a passion for helping others. She regularly volunteers at a local treatment center in Cedar City that specializes in substance abuse. In addition, Amber is a part of a service-driven mentor group focused on helping the community. She is heavily involved in the mentor group, and assists in the Community Thanksgiving Dinner and the Sub for Santa Toy Drive every year. Amber spent the last four years in various management positions where she learned how to run an effective team while meeting the specific needs of each individual team member. She started her work here at Havenwood Academy in April of 2020. She started off as a youth mentor and was shortly after moved up to Academic Team Lead. She works alongside the academic team to ensure the safety of clients and staff while also helping with the emotional needs of clients. Amber assists with therapeutic groups on occasion and enjoys teaching and learning new coping skills right alongside our clients. Because of Amber’s personal experience in treatment, she is able to connect with and support clients in a unique and personal way.
ASSISTANT PROGRAM DIRECTOR - STUDENT RELATIONS
Jessica Wilcken
Jessica is one of the Student Advocates here at Havenwood. She is one of the first people each client meets and typically the last one they see...
Jessica Wilcken
Student Advocate
Jessica is one of the Student Advocates here at Havenwood. She is one of the first people each client meets and typically the last one they see as they discharge or graduate from the program. Jessica works closely alongside the Assistant Program Director- Student Relations, ensuring that the student's needs are met. This includes things like hygiene items, packages, preparing for visits, and more.
Jessica is from Southern Utah but has lived all over London and southern England where she provided service work. Most of Jessica’s life has been spent working in customer service including real estate, medical and dental offices. Jessica believes that this job found her. She had never thought to work residential but Havenwood presented itself and she took the opportunity to try something new.
She loves working at Havenwood Academy and has no plans on leaving anytime soon! When Jessica is not working, she is being a mom to her daughter and 2 dogs.
EXECUTIVE CHEF
Julie Foster
Julie joined Havenwood Academy as the Executive Chef in November of 2018. Based on her love for cooking instilled in her by her grandmothers...
Julie Foster
Assistant Program Director - Staffing
Julie joined Havenwood Academy as the Executive Chef in November of 2018. Based on her love for cooking instilled in her by her grandmothers, she began her career as a cook in a large retirement facility. Within a few months, she was promoted to the Executive Chef position where, over a ten-year period, she honed her planning and cooking skills including spending time in Seattle working with some of the best chefs in the country.
Throughout her 34-year career, Julie has worked as the Executive Chef in four long-term care facilities, assisted living centers and a treatment facility for youth. She has expertise in hiring and training culinary staff, purchasing, receiving, meal planning, production and food safety regulations. She is married and has four beautiful daughters and three beautiful granddaughters.
She loves her job working for Havenwood and strives to be an inspiration to everyone and make a positive difference in their lives. Julie can always be quoted as saying, “The secret ingredient is always love.”
Hedgehogs
HEDGE HOG
Kenye Jim
Kenye was born and raised in Pohnpei, Micronesia where she earned an Associates in Business Administration. In order to further her education...
Kenye Jim
Team Lead
Kenye was born and raised in Pohnpei, Micronesia where she earned an Associates in Business Administration. In order to further her education, she moved to the United States of America in 2016. Kenye moved to Cedar City and attended Southern Utah University, where she earned her Bachelors in Economics.
Kenye started working with troubled adolescents back in 2017, starting as a mentor and then progressed to the position of supervisor. In the summer of 2021, Kenye decided to make a career change and utilize her academic background. She moved to Las Vegas to work in Logistics where she worked as an account representative. After 3 months, Kenye realized she missed the culture of the treatment industry and meaningful work.
Kenye transitioned back into the industry as a mentor working with troubled young men. After a year in Vegas, Kenye moved back to Cedar City and accepted a position as a Professional Youth Mentor (also known as Hedgehog) with Havenwood Academy.
Kenye works closely with the Havenwood team to ensure the clients are supported and progressing. She coaches the clients on communication, problem-solving, setting and maintaining healthy boundaries, accountability and integrity. Kenye also understands the power of having fun and enjoying what you do. She tries to incorporate fun ways of learning and relationship building where she can.
Kenye has two older sisters and one younger brother who she is grateful to have in her corner. Growing up, Kenye had a rocky relationship with her siblings because she always identified as an “angry child”. She uses what she’s worked to overcome to empathize with the clients and show that the past does not define you. Kenye values communication and advocating for your needs and has undergone tremendous growth as she practices skills both at work and in her personal life.
When she is not sharpening her professional skills, Kenye loves to play the guitar and ukulele as well as going on spontaneous adventures around southern Utah with her friends.
HEDGE HOG
Bryan Cook
Bryan currently serves as one of Havenwood’s Assistant Program Directors in charge of staffing. Bryan joined the Havenwood team over 5 years ago...
Bryan Cook
Assistant Program Director - Staffing
Bryan currently serves as one of Havenwood’s Assistant Program Directors in charge of staffing. Bryan joined the Havenwood team over 5 years ago and has distinguished himself through his work ethic and dedication to Havenwood, its staff, and especially its students. Bryan has a deep passion for his staff and making sure they are trained to provide the best possible care for our students.
Bryan spent 21 years working as an administrator in the manufacturing industry where he was responsible for mentoring, teaching, and training employees which makes him well-suited for his duties at Havenwood.
Bryan uses his gifts of mentoring and training to put employees in the best possible position for success which in turn and most importantly creates an environment for our girls to also succeed.
HEDGE HOG
Matt Lynch
Matthew Lynch was born and raised in Southern California. He met his wife here in Cedar City in 2008 and had three children, two girls and a boy. They ended up moving to Texas for a few...
Matt Lynch
Team Lead - HedgeHog
Matthew Lynch was born and raised in Southern California. He met his wife here in Cedar City in 2008 and had three children, two girls and a boy.
They ended up moving to Texas for a few years while Matthew worked as a Semi-Truck Driver for 13 years. But before that, Matthew worked at a couple youth homes here in Cedar City and Provo, Utah. He stopped driving for a living when he remembered how much he enjoyed his time working with youth.
Matthew put in an application to join Havenwood and it became a well loved career. He is married to Charity Lynch, who also works at Havenwood as one of the therapists. They both enjoy their time here at Havenwood and with their children.
Team Leads
TEAM LEAD
Miranda Staggs
Miranda Staggs works as our Academic Team Lead during the day to take care of things at the school. She has been at Havenwood for about...
Miranda Staggs
Team Lead
Miranda Staggs works as our Academic Team Lead during the day to take care of things at the school. She has been at Havenwood for about a year and a half. She is from Kearns, Utah but met her husband here in Cedar City, they’ve been here ever since. Miranda loves music, animals, and her job.
Hear Miranda talk about her position as a Team Lead HERE
TEAM LEAD
Lisa Couts
Lisa Couts is from San Diego CA. She has lived in Cedar City for 7 years now and loves our little town. Lisa is a psychology major at SUU and absolutely...
Lisa Couts
Team Lead
Lisa Couts is from San Diego CA. She has lived in Cedar City for 7 years now and loves our little town. Lisa is a psychology major at SUU and absolutely loves working with youth. She enjoys building relationships with her kids and feels like she is able to connect with them due to her past. Lisa has 5 beautiful children and they are her everything. Lisa works hard to be a little better each and every day.
TEAM LEAD
Leo Telford
Leo Telford is the Team Lead for weekdays grave shifts here at Havenwood Academy. His biggest priority and goal is to be professional in all of his duties and to build...
Leo Telford
Team Lead
Leo Telford is the Team Lead for weekdays grave shifts here at Havenwood Academy. His biggest priority and goal is to be professional in all of his duties and to build a solid foundation for our clients with safety and trust.
Leo’s biggest accomplishment in his life is his enlistment in the United States Marine Corp, which were the best years of his life. Leo’s children are also some of his biggest accomplishments.
He is currently finishing his bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice at Southern Utah University.
TEAM LEAD
Jackie Zufelt
Miranda Staggs works as our Academic Team Lead during the day to take care of things at the school. She has been at Havenwood for about...
Miranda Staggs
Team Lead
Miranda Staggs works as our Academic Team Lead during the day to take care of things at the school. She has been at Havenwood for about a year and a half. She is from Kearns, Utah but met her husband here in Cedar City, they’ve been here ever since. Miranda loves music, animals, and her job.
Hear Miranda talk about her position as a Team Lead HERE
TEAM LEAD
Lisa Cout
Lisa Couts is from San Diego CA. She has lived in Cedar City for 7 years now and loves our little town. Lisa is a psychology major at SUU and absolutely...
Lisa Couts
Team Lead
Lisa Couts is from San Diego CA. She has lived in Cedar City for 7 years now and loves our little town. Lisa is a psychology major at SUU and absolutely loves working with youth. She enjoys building relationships with her kids and feels like she is able to connect with them due to her past. Lisa has 5 beautiful children and they are her everything. Lisa works hard to be a little better each and every day.
TEAM LEAD
Miriam Avila
Miriam is the team lead for Ranch house. She is from Big Piney, Wyoming but has lived in Cedar for almost two years for school. Miriam love...
Miriam Avila
Team Lead
Miriam is the team lead for Ranch house. She is from Big Piney, Wyoming but has lived in Cedar for almost two years for school. Miriam loves music, being outdoors, and spending time with loved ones. She loves being able to connect with the kids and build trusting relationships so they can later apply them to their lives.
She is really excited to continue growing alongside the kids at Havenwood academy.
TEAM LEAD
Misty Coleman
My name is Misty Coleman and I am a teacher at Havenwood Academy. I have been a teacher for 9 years in a variety of settings...
Miranda Staggs
Team Lead
My name is Misty Coleman and I am a teacher at Havenwood Academy. I have been a teacher for 9 years in a variety of settings. I graduated from Weber State University with a BS in English. I worked primarily as a Government Contractor for the first half of my professional career. I have two children who are in high school here in Cedar City. I started my teaching career at Jo Mackey Magnet School in Las Vegas, NV teaching 1st Grade. After moving to Utah I worked at Iron Springs Elementary as the Art and Technology Teacher. I also worked with Special Education students in a small group setting. When my children started High School, I transferred to Cedar High School as a Special Education Classroom Aide and Co-Teacher. I worked directly with the integration program to get mild to moderate special education students in the classroom with their peers. In my free time I enjoy being outdoors golfing, hiking, or just hanging out with my family.
The Life of a Mentor
Many facilities in this industry have a hard time keeping staff/mentors for long. We have been increasing the average length of mentor employment every month for years. We focus on this because our mentors are the backbone of our program. The life of a mentor is never easy, but if given the right support, it can be full of meaning.
At Havenwood we believe one of the best things we can do for our kids is building a healthy culture amongst our staff. Our residential staff make or break us. Just like we want to provide high quality treatment for our kids, we also want to provide a high quality employment experience and recruit the best people to come and join us.
Eric Allred was born and raised in Rigby, Idaho. He grew up on a family farm where he learned the value of work. He graduated from Rigby High School and attended Rick’s College, now known as BYU-Idaho. He received his bachelor’s degree in journalism from Utah State University, received a master’s degree in organizational behavior and human relations from the University of Phoenix and a second master’s degree in marital and family therapy from Phillips Graduate Institute. Eric has been involved in Rotary and was president of a local Rotary Club. He enjoys being with his family and doing outdoor activities such as fly fishing.
Chase was very fortunate to start in this industry as a struggling 17 year old kid looking for a mentor and something to be passionate about. Wilderness therapy was Chase’s first stop in this industry and was truly a transcendental experience for him. Chase has an enormous love for this line of work and the power that it has in creating change in everyone involved. Chase’s biggest belief is the power a mentor, strong, healthy relationships, and accountability can have on anyone, especially youth. Taking a very relational approach to his work, Chase has always been very relatable to the students he works with. Being able to understand and relate to a vast variety of the same struggles as a lot of the students he works with has been able to help him continue to grow, learn, and teach. Chase believes that with great rapport and trust, he can use his experience to continue to coach and train new staff, and has the ability to find those staff with the passion for this industry, and help them grow. His love and passion can be felt the moment you talk with Chase about this industry and he passes that on to others he works with. In his spare time you will find Chase cheering for the Eagles, Yankees, and Mavericks, hanging out with his brother, learning more about Eastern Psychology, and continuing to grow and learn.