Dedicated. Skilled. Caring. These are just a few words used to describe Fraser staff. Others include knowledgeable, patient and innovative. Our multidisciplinary approach brings together a team of professionals to provide the best services for each individual and family. Allow us to introduce you to our Fraser team:
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Rochelle Brandl, Ph.D.,
Director, Fraser Child & Family Center
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Shelly Brandl has more than 30 years of experience working with children with mental health disorders, autism and other disabilities. As director of Fraser Child & Family Center, she oversees services provided to more than 3,000 individuals and their families through the Fraser Autism Program, Neuropsychology Department and Child & Family Mental Health Program. Dr. Brandl serves on many community collaborations, working to ensure all families have access to quality care. |
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Ginnie Curtis
Assistant Director, Fraser Residential Services
Ginnie Curtis has been with Fraser for nearly 30 years. As assistant director of residential services, she is currently responsible for training residential staff and quality assurance for 26 four-person homes. She has a bachelor’s degree in business administration and psychology and a true passion for providing the best possible services to individuals with special needs. |
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Jennifer Dynes, PsyD LP
Program Manager, Child & Family Mental Health
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Jennifer Dynes has more than 10 years post doctorate experience. As program manager, she oversees mental health services providing critical help for children with a history of trauma and abuse, behavioral disorders and affective disorders. Areas of expertise include child and adolescent mental health as well as family work. |
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Jessica Enneking
Program Manager, Fraser Home & Community Supports
Jessica Enneking has a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in human development and family studies with a specialization in child development. She is currently working toward licensure in marriage and family therapy, specializing in play therapy. Jessica has eight years of experience, including four at Fraser. In her role as program manager in the Home & Community Supports Division, Jessica supervises staff providing services in family homes. |
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Letty Faller, MS,CCC-SLP
Director, Fraser Rehabilitation Services
Speech Language Pathologist
Letty Faller has a master’s degree in speech-language pathology and 17 years of experience as a speech-language pathologist. She has been with Fraser since 2003, is licensed by the Minnesota Department of Health and specializes in pediatric feeding disorders. As director of rehabilitation services, she oversees occupational, physical, speech-language, feeding and music therapy programs at Fraser Child & Family Center and Fraser School. |
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Rachel Gardner, M.A., L.P.
Day Treatment Supervisor, Fraser Autism Program
Licensed Psychologist
Rachel Gardner has 12 years of experience in the Fraser Autism Program where she serves as supervisor of day treatment services. In 2004, Rachel was recognized with the Carol Gray Award, a national honor for making an outstanding contribution to the lives of children with autism. Rachel has expertise in the areas of parent guidance, diagnostic evaluation and outpatient therapy. |
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Sheila Grisim, M.A.
Director, Fraser Home & Community Supports
Sheila Grisim has a bachelor’s degree in psychology, master’s degree in counseling and educational psychology and post-master’s advanced graduate certificate in marriage and family therapy. As director of the Home & Community Supports division, she oversees a continuum of home-based services including: PCA, in-home respite care, case management, person-centered planning, and more. Other areas of expertise include: access to disability services, waiver services, consumer-directed services and behavior support planning. |
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Lynn Haight
Assistant Director, Fraser Residential Services
Lynn Haight joined Fraser Residential Services in 2008 as an assistant director. She has a bachelor’s degree in family social science and more than 12 years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities. |
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Brenda Hall
Assistant Director, Fraser School
Brenda Hall has a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, a master’s degree in education, a parent educator license and more than 20 years of experience. She joined Fraser School in 2004 as assistant director. In this role, she oversees curriculum and assessment and supervises classroom staff. |
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Katie Hoffman
Education Coordinator, Fraser School
Katie Hoffman has a degree in early childhood education and more than 18 years of experience in the field. She joined Fraser School as education coordinator in 2006. Here she uses her expertise in infant and toddler development to benefit families and teaching staff under her supervision. |
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Kim Klein, Ph.D.
Program Manager, Fraser Neuropsychology
Pediatric Neuropsychologist
Dr. Kim Klein has 21 years of experience working with children and young adults including the past 12 at Fraser. She is a licensed psychologist with expertise in the areas of pediatric neurodevelopment, autism and Asperger’s disorder, ADHD, neurologic disorders and learning disabilities. |
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Mike (Mac) McCawley, LSW
Family Services Coordinator, Fraser School
Licensed Social Worker
Mac McCawley has a bachelor’s degree in sociology and master’s degree in management. His career includes more than 30 years working with children and families, three of which have been at Fraser. He is a licensed social worker, certified in relative care. His areas of expertise include: family systems, parenting and family assessments, parent education, child and adult mental health, and solution-focused problem solving. |
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Pat Pulice, M.A.L.P
Director, Fraser Autism Services
Licensed Psychologist
Pat Pulice has more than 25 years of experience working with children with autism spectrum disorders. Under her direction, Fraser received the Autism Program of the Year Award (2000) from the Autism Society of America. Today, she serves as director of autism services, coordinating care across six divisions. She is highly regarded as one of the nation’s leading autism experts. Hear Pat Pulice talk about autism. |
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Sarah Shafer
Program Manager, Fraser Home & Community Supports
Sarah Shafer has worked at Fraser since 2002 and is currently obtaining her master's degree in social work. Sarah is a certified Support Planner, a developmental disability Waiver Contracted Case Manager and a certified Nonviolent Crisis Intervention instructor. She has extensive experience in supervision of waiver supports for individuals of all ages, skills and abilities. |
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Deedee Stevens-Neal
Director, Fraser School
Deedee Stevens-Neal has a bachelor's degree in early childhood education, a Minnesota teaching license for prekindergarten and more than 20 years of experience, including classroom teaching and program administration. She joined Fraser in 2008 as director of Fraser School where she oversees the care and education of children of all abilities from 6 weeks to 6 years old. |
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Frankie Weber
Assistant Director, Fraser Residential Services
Frankie Weber has a bachelor’s degree in psychology, master’s degree in psychology/developmental disabilities and 27 years of experience. She joined Fraser in 2006 as an assistant director of residential services. Her areas of expertise include autism, behavior management and dementia. |
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Lisa Zaspel
Director, Fraser Residential Services
Lisa Zaspel joined Fraser in 2007 as director of residential services. She has more than 15 years of experience working with individuals with special needs and a bachelor’s degree in social work. As director of Fraser residential services, she oversees residential care for individuals living in 26 Fraser houses and four apartment buildings. |