Meet Our Staff

Click on the links below to learn more about Blossom’s dedicated staff members who, day in and day out, work together to accomplish our mission.

Blossom Administration

Richard Engwall, President of Development

Julie Rutenberg, Director

Carol Downing, Associate Director

Tara Bonano, Business Manager


Blossom Staff

Colette Derks, Classroom Teacher , Ages 3 -6

Linda Williams, Classroom Teacher, Ages 6-9

Amanda Livesay, Classroom Teacher, Ages 9-12

Darlene Almodovar, Classroom Teacher, Ages 12 – 15

Elaine Hampton, Classroom Assistant

Jennifer Potter, Classroom Assistant

Blossom Partners

Because we are committed to meeting each child’s individual needs, we utilize a talented group of people we call “Blossom Partners”.  Click on the links below to learn more about our “Blossom Partners”.

Kara Cannon, Speech and Language Pathologist

Lois Maroney, Licensed Mental Health Counselor & Behavioral Therapist