Lynn Klimas Petr |
Lynn
is STAR's founder and full-time Executive Director/Program
Coordinator. She holds a BS degree in Special Education, and a MS
in Therapeutic Recreation from the University of Tennessee. She is an Advanced Level NARHA Instructor and mentor.
Lynn is also a NARHA lead on-site visitor for the National Accreditation
Program, Faculty for the Center Accreditation Training and is the Chair of NARHA's Education Oversight Committee.
Click here to e-mail Lynn |
Kristen Sanders |
Kristen
has a BS in Marketing and a MBA degree
from Tennessee Technological University. She is the Director of Administration and is an Advanced
Level NARHA Instructor. Kristen is also an Associate Site Visitor for the NARHA National Accreditation program.
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Shara Cross |
Shara
is the Development Director for STAR. She has a BS from Wichita State University in Integrated Marketing Communications and has worked in the development field for over 10 years.
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Melissa Suadi |
Melissa
is the Volunteer Coordinator for STAR. She has a passion for the
special needs community and obtained experience in
the field by volunteering as a Therapy Assistant at Adam’s
Camp, a Colorado-based nonprofit organization. Melissa has a strong
administrative background with an emphasis in Personnel Management
that was obtained while attending college in Louisiana.
Click here to e-mail Melissa |
Sara Crum |
Sara is the full time Instructor. As a NARHA registered instructor, her experience includes at-risk youth programs, Hippotherapy, equine assisted learning with school programs, curriculum development and presenting at workshops. She is certified in therapeutic foster care with the state of Tennessee and a member of the East Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth Council. Currently, she facilitates our Changing Strides Life Skills Program for youth considered at risk.
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Jennifer Burkhardt |
Jennifer
is STAR'S Equine Manager. She graduated from the University
of Tennessee with majors in Child and Family Studies and Psychology.
She has been riding and working with horses for 10+ years and currently
owns one horse.
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Devin Branham |
Devin is the Facility Caretaker for STAR. Devin works with the Loudon County Fire Department and is currently attending EMT school.
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Steph Clifton |
Steph
is STAR’s Equine Assistant Manager. She has
always been involved in the equine world and currently owns two horses
and one pony. Steph is a member of the American Quarter Horse Association
and attends Pellissippi State where she is pursing a degree in History.
Click here to e-mail Steph |
Claire Dickenson |
Claire is a Registered Level NARHA Instructor. She holds a BS in Psychology from the University of Tennessee and has 15+ years experience with horses and ponies. Claire is also the coordinator for STAR’s Minis In Motion program and the Interactive Vaulting program.
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Jan McElroy |
Jan holds a
BS degree in Animal Science and has shown horses on the "A" circuit
for many years. She holds a NARHA Advanced Level Instructor certification
and is the owner/operator
of Hunter Hollow Farm, a private boarding/lesson stable. |
Betsey Knight |
Betsey
is a Registered Level NARHA Instructor. She
has a degree in Recreation Administration with a minor in child development
from California State University at Chico. She is a certified CHA
instructor and owner/operator of Shadow Mountain, a horse camp for
girls. |
Randi Roddy |
Randi
is a Registered Level NARHA Instructor. She is employed by Whirlpool
Corporation and lives in Maryville with her son, Christopher. Randi also holds a BS in Organizational Management from Tusculum College. |
Robin Bowen |
Robin is a NARHA Registered Level Instructor. She is also a STAR
Board Member, a parent of a rider, and helps out on various special
events. Robin also helps with the Special Olympics in Loudon County. |
Lynn Lambert |
Lynn
is a Registered Level NARHA Instructor. She has a BS in Mathematics
from the University of Tennessee. Lynn has been riding and showing
since the age of 3. She had been volunteering at STAR for 12 years
prior to receiving her certification. |
Catherine Jennings |
Catherine
is a Registered NARHA Instructor. She holds a Masters
in Education and teaches seventh grade at Cedar Bluff Middle
School. She has 8+ years experience riding and working with horses. |
Marilyn Cianciolo |
Marilyn is a Registered NARHA Instructor. She is also
a Certified Yoga Instructor and retired from General Motors Corporation.
She consults in strategic planning and performance assessment for
non-profit organizations. |
Kyle Johnston |
Kyle
is the stable hand for STAR. He is a graduate of Loudon County
High School. |
