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Meet Our Staff

Everything we do is powered by a caring and dedicated family of professionals who actively apply their unique talents and kindness to cultivate individual growth and success. 

At Spectra, the background and education of our staff ensures your peace of mind and enhances the quality of our services. All of our staff have passed the Federal FBI and State CBI background checks. Our Therapeutic Instructors Team (direct care) have a minimum of a high school degree or equivalent, CPR/First Aid certification, and Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) training. Our licensed professionals keep their credentials current with all state and national requirements.

Spectra Staff

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Dawn Fresquez

Special Education Teacher

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Garnet Letendre

Community Access Lead Therapeutic Instructor

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Jessica Pruett
MS, CCC-SLP

Speech-Language

Pathologist

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Jessy Robertson
BSEd

Special Education Teacher

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Juli Baldino
M.S., OTR/L

Occupational Therapist

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Julia Blakeman

Safety Coordinator

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Justice Gearhard

Operations Assistant

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Kady Zita

Intake & Scheduling Coordinator

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Katherine Hilton
MA, CCC-SLP

Speech-Language

Pathologist

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Lauryn Kostopoulos
LSW

School Social Worker

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Maddie Walton
B.A.

Special Education Teacher

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School Psychologist

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Meghan Bailey
B.S.

 Special Education Teacher

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Nicole Kindt
M.S., LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

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Nimi Rooplal
 

Administrative Assistant

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Renee Salai
B.A.

Special Education Teacher

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Stephanie Kenealy
M.S., BCBA

Behavior Analyst

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Stuart Addison

Facility Support & Maintenance

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Susan Penick
M.S.

Human Resources Coordinator

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Zach Lieske
M.S.W.

School Social Worker

Spectra Center’s Leadership & Administration

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Training Director

At Spectra since 2013

aaron.shapiro@spectracenters.org

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Special Education

Director / Consultant 

At Spectra since 2010

barb.taylor@spectracenters.org

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Office Manager 

At Spectra since 2011

ginny.donahue@spectracenters.org

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Director of Operations 

At Spectra since 2007

heather.shapiro@spectracenters.org

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President 

At Spectra since 2006

kevin.mccarthy@spectracenters.org

Education Director 

At Spectra since 2026

lynnette.steinhoff@spectracenters.org

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Megan Lynch,
M.Ed, BCBA 

Early Childhood, Child and Adolescent Director 

At Spectra since 2026

megan.lynch@spectrcenters.org

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Consultant 

At Spectra since 2022

quixie.smith@spectrcenters.org

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Amy K. Gearhard,
Ph. D., BCBA-D

CEO / Founder 

At Spectra since 2003

amy.gearhard@spectracenters.org

Thank You to Our Partners!

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Our Location

7205 West 120th Avenue,

Broomfield, CO 80020

Hours: 

Monday - Friday: 8am - 6pm

Saturday: Closed 

Sunday: Closed

Email Us: info@spectracenters.org

Call Us: (303) 665-6800

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© 2025 by Spectra Centers Inc.
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