STAR Staff

Call us at: 865-988-4711
E-mail us at: star@rideatstar.org

Member of the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association

2008 Board of Directors


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. Lynn has seven years experience teaching special education in the Anderson County school system. She is an Advanced Level NARHA Instructor. Lynn is also a NARHA lead on-site visitor for the national accreditation program and Region V Representative.
Kristen Sanders	Kristen has a BS in Marketing and a MBA degree from Tennessee Technological University. She is the Office Manager and is also an Advanced Level NARHA Instructor.
Lisa Lanphear	Lisa is the Development Director for STAR and has experience in community relations and non-profit organizations, which she gained while living in Alaska.
Mary Elrod	Mary has been the Facility Manager for STAR since October 1998. Mary is responsible for upkeep and development of the property. Her dedicated efforts are reflected in our well kept facility.
Claire Dickenson	Claire is the Equine Manager at STAR. She holds a BS in Psychology and has 15+ years experience with horses and ponies. She is in charge of all aspects of care for our wonderful herd of therapy animals.
Sara Crum	Sara is a full time Instructor with STAR. She recently relocated from Mississippi where she worked with another therapeutic riding program. As a NARHA registered instructor, her experience includes at-risk youth programs, Hippotherapy, equine assisted learning with school programs and presenting volunteer related trainings and workshops. She has a background in youth psychology, and is certified in therapeutic foster care with the state of Tennessee.
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. Jan is also the Hunt Seat Coach for the University of Tennessee Equestrian Team.
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.
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 Brooks	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.
Kyle Johnston	Kyle is the stable hand for STAR. He is a graduate of Loudon County High School.