We encourage you to click on the links below to learn more about the dedicated staff we have assembled at Blossom who, day in and day out, work together to accomplish our mission.

Blossom Administration

Julie Rutenberg, Director

Carol Downing, Associate Director

Tara Bonano, Administrative Assistant

Maria Kadau, Director of Development

Blossom Staff

Colette Derks, Classroom Teacher, Ages 3 - 6

Laura Hoff, Classroom Teacher, Ages 6-9

Marcy Albright, Classroom Teacher, Ages 9-12

Erik Hoover, Classroom Teacher, Ages 12-15

Elaine Hampton, Classroom Assistant

Jennifer Potter, Classroom Assistant

Blossom Partners

At Blossom, each child comes to us with a separate set of individual needs. Because we are committed to meeting each child's needs, we utilize an incredibly talented group of people we call "Blossom Partners."  Our Blossom Partners work with each student daily.

Natalie Donihi, M.S., CCC, Speech and Language Pathologist

Lauri Lee, M.S., Physical Therapist

Lois Maroney, Licensed Mental Health Counselor & Behavioral Therapist

Robyn Oeth, Pediatric Occupational Therapist