Denise wears several hats at New Frontiers and enjoys the variety of interactions each position affords her.

Denise graduated from St. Francis College (University of St. Francis) in Ft. Wayne, Indiana with a degree in Special Education K-12. She majored in Learning Disabilities and minored in Students with Disabilities. She has been in the field of Education for 34+years and has supported students and families as a teacher, a consultant, a behaviorist, an academic and athletic coach, a parent trainer, a friend and a colleague. Denise has been trained in and trained others in the methodologies of Applied Behavioral Analysis and Verbal Behaviors. She has also been certified in Crisis Prevention and Intervention and Child Abuse Recognition and Prevention.

Denise has presented in workshops and professional development seminars for Administrators, teaching staff, counselors and families in various educational settings and local organizations. She happily uses all these skills supporting those in need at New Frontiers.

On a personal note, Denise is the mother of 2, and loves to garden and relax at the beach. She enjoys exercise, travel, music, cars/driving, social media and is currently addicted to Tic Tok. In her spare time, she can be found happily encouraging others to fulfill their potential.