Leadership Team

Charlotte Mennona

Charlotte Mennona

Executive Director
Since 1998, Charlotte has followed a career of progressive experiences and accomplishments in special education as a teacher and administrator, and maintains proven leadership abilities to create and monitor policies and practices that promote a successful learning environment.
Shelly M. Beck

Shelly M. Beck

Chief Financial Officer
Shelly brings over 20 years of nonprofit in-house accounting and management experience in accounting, human resources, and IT departments.
Cheryl N. Engel, Ph.D

Cheryl N. Engel, Ph.D

Clinical Department Head, Clinical Psychologist
Cheryl is a licensed Clinical Psychologist and certified School Psychologist specializing in Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Meg Sullivan

Meg Sullivan

Human Resources Manager
Meg Sullivan is our Human Resources Coordinator, who plans, coordinates, and directs all aspects of staffing, benefits management, staff training, and more.
Elizabeth Forte

Elizabeth Forte

Educational Program Coordinator, Ellenville School
As Program Coordinator of our Ellenville School, Elizabeth is responsible for ensuring it runs smoothly, providing an excellent learning environment for our students.
Laurie Hopkins

Laurie Hopkins

Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Adaptive Physical Education Department Head
Laurie’s contributions to Center for Spectrum Services community are informed by 45 years of practice as a pediatric occupational therapist.
David Juhren

David Juhren

Development & Public Relations Officer
David brings twenty years of nonprofit leadership experience, having worked in most aspects of organizational management, public relations, and fundraising.
Rebecca Kenol

Rebecca Kenol

Educational Department Head
Rebecca Kenol has worked in the special education field since 2006, since then she has developed a wide range of knowledge, skillsets, and expertise in working with children.
Teresa Lawless, RN

Teresa Lawless, RN

School Nurse
Teresa brings years of nursing skills to our students and staff, having extensive experience in all aspects of emergency room, ICU, and nurse management positions. Teresa earned her degree at...
Mary Alice Millham MS Ed

Mary Alice Millham MS Ed

Educational Program Coordinator, Kingston School
Mary Alice started at Spectrum Services in 1996 as a substitute. Progressively, by 2022, and due to her talent and ability, she was promoted to the Kingston School's Program Coordinator.
Brian Sawchuk

Brian Sawchuk

Facilities Manager
Brian has decades of experience in property and facilities maintenance management.
Leah Siuta, MPS

Leah Siuta, MPS

Family Service Department Head, Home and Community Based Program Coordinator
Leah has been collaborating with and supporting families of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders for over thirty five years.
Nancy Uttendorfer

Nancy Uttendorfer

Communication Department Head
Nancy is Center for Spectrum Service’s Communication Department Head, providing training, supervision, and support to the highly-skilled Speech and Language pathologists at both Kingston and Ellenville sites.