Staff

Ji-Young Yoon, Ph.D.

Dr. Ji-Young Yoon is a licensed psychologist and Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) trained in psychological and psycho-educational assessment as well as therapy across the lifespan. She received her doctorate in School Psychology from Temple University in Philadelphia, where her…

Jairo Diaz, LCPC

Jairo Diaz is a bilingual (Spanish) Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and Registered Psychology Associate in the state of Maryland. Mr. Diaz’s past educational experience includes a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Rehabilitation Counseling from Thomas University.…

Robyn Davy M.A. BC-DMT

Robyn E. Davy’s past educational experience is unique in that she received a Master’s degree in both Dance Movement Therapy and in Counseling; therefore, she has developed both verbal counseling skills and Dance Movement Therapy skills, with a specialization in…

Erynne Dixon, LGPC

Erynne earned her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Bowie State University. She is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC) in the state of Maryland who has experience working with neurodiverse clients across the life span, including individuals…

Andrea Theis

Andrea Theis is a dedicated therapist who recently completed her Master of Social Work at the University of Maryland, Baltimore. She brings hands-on experience providing individual and family therapy using evidence-based models such as CBT within an attachment-based family systems…

Lauren Deal, MSW, LCSW

Lauren is a passionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) holding clinical licenses in both Illinois and Maryland. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Bradley University in 2019 and her master’s degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2020.…

Danielle Hollenbach

Danielle Hollenbach earned her Master’s degree in Education from the University of Massachusetts in 2002 and has since built a diverse career in both public and private education. She has served as a fifth-grade classroom teacher in Massachusetts public schools,…

Kristina Probst

Kristy holds both a general education and special education license and has worked for nearly two decades in education. While she began in the public school system, Kristy currently works in the private day school setting servicing students with various Individualized…

Ginny McDonald

Ginny McDonald earned a BS degree in business administration from George Mason University. She has tutored at TLC for 19 years. Ginny is certified to teach the Phono-Graphix reading system. She also uses Visualizing & Verbalizing, TouchMath, and other programs…

Susan Greifer

Susan Greifer earned her Masters in Early Childhood Special Education from the University of Maryland. She was a special educator in the Montgomery County Public School Preschool Education Program for 10 years, with a specialty working in inclusive classrooms. She…

Chanel Tolmachov

Chanel Tolmachov received her Masters in Elementary Education from Johns Hopkins  University. She taught preschool, ages 2 – 4, for 8 years at a private school in Bethesda. She has taught both first and third grade for Montgomery County Public Schools.…

Mindy Hicks

Mindy Hicks graduated from the University of Maryland with a BS in general elementary education and Special Education She was a special education teacher for several years before working in the IT sector as a business analyst. Since then, she…

Laura Shonberg

Laura Shonberg earned her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and Special Education from Point Park University in 2016, and is currently on a path to achieving her Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus in TESOL from the…

Josh Carpenter

Josh Carpenter has over 13 years of experience in the field of special education. He earned a B.A. in Psychology, and a M.Ed. in Special Education from Point Loma Nazarene University, as well as a certificated of complication for his…

Abier Hijazi

Abier Hijazi earned her BS in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix.  She is currently attending a Master’s program in Special Education and will graduate in the Spring of 2023.  Abier has 5 years of teaching experience in elementary…

Jennifer Joseph

Jennifer Joseph received her BA in English Literature from the University of Maryland. She has worked as a tutor for TLC for 15 years. Jennifer works with middle and high school students as well as adults in reading comprehension, grammar,…

Robin Mesnard

Robin Mesnard has been a certified Special Education Teacher for more than 30 Years.  She has recently retired from a career with Montgomery County Public Schools.  She is a Highly Qualified teacher for grades k-8, and a certified Special Education teacher…

Jeanie Motsinger

Jeanie Motsinger has a B.S. degree in Psychology/Marketing from Texas A&M University.  She began her tutoring career at TLC and is returning after years of private tutoring in the area.  Jeanie enjoys working with students in elementary, middle and high…

David Peal

As a tutor, David works with high school and post-secondary students on reading comprehension, study skills, and executive functioning. He brings more than ten years of experience as a tutor and 19 years as a special-education teacher, first at Kingsbury…

Charlotte Rest

Charlotte Rest received her B.S. from the University of Illinois, Champaign/Urbana and her tutoring certification from The Kingsbury Center in Washington, D.C. She has 10 years tutoring experience focusing on middle school, high school, and adult students. Ms. Rest’s area…

Edythe Runett

Edythe Runett has a B.S. in Education from the University of Maryland, and a Masters Equivalency. She has taught elementary school in Baltimore County, Montgomery County, and overseas for the Department of Defense Overseas Dependent Schools. She teaches all ages…

Judy Taylor

Judy Taylor, M.Ed., tutor and longtime educator has served in teaching roles from primary to adult education programs. She is focusing on the elementary-age student at TLC for reading, writing, and math. Judy’s previous experience in education also included a…

Michal Schimmel, AuD, CCC-A

Dr. Michal Schimmel joined The Family Hearing Center team in 2021. Prior to this, she spent seven years working as a clinical audiologist at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, where she was able to provide a variety of diagnostic and rehabilitative…

Brendan Doyle

Mr. Doyle joined TLC Outcomes Service in 2010. He received his bachelor’s degree in English from Towson University. As a Workforce Development Specialist, he supports Outcomes individuals in addressing vocational barriers and preparing for employment. Additionally, Mr. Doyle performs Vocational…

Beth Odom

Ms. Odom joined TLC Outcomes Service in 2013 as a Case Manager and was recently promoted to the position of Community Inclusion Team Coordinator. In this position, Ms. Odom supervises the Community Development Service activities and programs. She has experience…