Meet Our Caring and Qualified Staff

Carlene Scott - Office Assistant

Rachel Jolovich LPC

Rachel Jolovich earned her Bachelor’s degree from Western Oregon University and taught first grade for 4 years. She has since earned her Master’s degree in counseling from Northwest Nazarene University, with an emphasis in trauma and play therapy. Rachel enjoys traveling, hiking and camping, reading, art, and spending time with her family.

Allie Lively

Allie Lively is a special education teacher in Castleford. She graduated from Grand Canyon University in 2020 and is currently earning a Masters in Mental Health Counseling. Allie enjoys working with children and teens. She has a background of working with children with many different disabilities. Allie enjoys boating with her family and friends; she also enjoys going to the mountain in Pine.

Lizzet Corona

Lizzet Corona was born in Los Angeles, CA and moved to Idaho in 2021 after graduating with a BA in Psychology from UC Merced. She started her career as a CBRS and has also worked within a school district, helping those who need it most. Lizette is recently married and aspires to get her masters soon.

Mary June Mano

Mary June Manno has worked as a BI in schools and in the community for the past 5 years. She is working on her M.S. in Marriage, Couples & Family Counseling from Northwest Nazarene University and is interning now at VCC. She earned her B.S. in Psychology, B.A. in Communications, and a minor in International Studies from Idaho State University. Mary June was born and raised in Taiwan and enjoys meeting and helping people from all backgrounds. She loves game night, animals, hot springs, food, traveling, and her baby.

Lisa McLinn

Lisa McLinn is a CBRS and HI in a local school. Lisa has a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from BSU. After years of working in the legal system, she decided to return to working with children. Lisa is a local and enjoys spending time with her son and family.

Heather Barnes - DDA Director

Heather Barnes, M.Ed. is the DDA director at Valley Community Counseling. She has spent most of her life studying Human Behavior, Psychology, Social Work, and Education. She has over 20 years’ experience working with children and adolescents. In her free time, she enjoys white water rafting with her family.

Dlyla Alexander

Dlyla Alexander has worked with children of many ages. She has loved to see them grow and reach new goals every single day. It has inspired Dlyla to continue into this field. In her free time, Dlyla has a podcast with her best friend. She also enjoys her sticker making business.

Jacqueline Cardinet

Jacqueline Cardinet earned her bachelor's degree in social work from Boise State University. She enjoys spending time with family, kayaking, and playing with her four paw child.

Cassandra Cuellar

Cassandra Jensen recently earned her associates in Early Child Education and is pursuing a bachelors in Psychology with an emphasis on Child Advocacy. She is very passionate about the work that she does, and puts her all into every child that she works with. In Cassandra's free time she enjoys yoga, running, and playing card games with her wife.

Bianey Gutierrez Rocha

Bianey Gutierrez Rocha loves working with children and her goals is to always make a positive difference in their lives. She loves helping and caring for others. One of Bianey's favorite hobbies is traveling and finding beautiful places to explore. She grew up being around and taking care of children in her family's daycare.

Carson Hess

Carson Hess loves to be creative. He enjoys photography, painting, and graphic design. Carson has found a passion for working with kids while doing this job. He has his associates degree from CSI, and is working towards a BA in Secondary Education.

Ashlynn Hicks

Ashlynn Hicks enjoys traveling, and reading. However, most of all she loves spending time with her family and all of her animals.

Braylee Hicks

Braylee Hicks has been doing CBS work since 2018, and loves it. She plans to go to school for social work. Braylee loves to travel, and spend most of her time with her dogs and family.

Taylor Hines

Jeffery "Taylor" Hines is currently a lead CBRS at Oregon Trail Elementary for the FAST program. He attained his Bachelor's degree in Family and Child Science from New Mexico State University. Taylor has worked with clients of all ages; dealing with substance abuse, gang intervention, school, community, and family issues. In his free time Taylor enjoys hiking, snowboarding, playing basketball, airbrushing, spray painting, and spending time with his family.

Ginny Meredith

Ginny Meredith taught 1st grade for 10 years, and received her Masters in Education from Northwest Nazarene University in 2014. Ginny loves working with kids of all ages. She has a passion for helping children develop the love of learning and love of life. In her spare time, Ginny enjoys spending time with her family playing games, laughing, and having fun. Spending time outside and in the mountains is where Ginny loves to unplug and get rejuvenated.

Allison Myers

Allison Myers earned her bachelors in Psychology at the University of Northern Colorado. She worked as a kindergarten teacher for a year. Her goal is to get a masters degree in Social Work. Allison enjoys getting outside, playing musical instruments, and spending time with her dog Mocha. 

Opal Marie Oldfield

Opal Oldfield's son was diagnosed with autism at 16 months old. This is what started her journey of getting her RBT license and working with kids. Opal enjoys spending time with her family, four-wheeling, camping, hiking, and swimming. 

Ema Quinonez

Ema Quinonez loves working with and helping children succeed in life. Ema always tries her best to make sure children are happy and safe. Some of the hobbies she enjoys doing are reading, traveling, and watching movies. Ema is currently enrolled at CSI, majoring in psychology.

Quincey Robinson

Quincey Robinson earned her associate's degree in Health Science from the College of Southern Idaho. She also completed the medical assistance program there as well. Quincey loves to spend time working with kids. She loves camping, fishing, playing volleyball, and spending time with her dog Oakley.

Christopher Ritcheson

Christopher Ritcheson is pursuing a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. He enjoys using his training to contribute to the health and happiness of others. Christopher's interests include theology, art, classic rock trivia, reptile rescue, and all thing Middle-earth.

Jessica Ritcheson

Jessica Ritcheson is pursuing a masters in Social Work from Boise State University. Mental health has always been a topic that she in extremely passionate about. Jessica feels that Idaho needs a stronger focus on mental health care. Her philosophy is that you been to be the change you want to see in the word, so she is here to bring that change. Jessica enjoys reading, drawing, and spending time with her family.

Madi Rudner

Madi Rudner is currently studying agricultural education with a minor in journalism from the University of Idaho. She loves seeing young minds blossom and grow. In her free time, Madi enjoys paddle boarding and fishing. An interesting fact about Madi is that she is the recruitment director of the Sigma Alpha sorority.

Madison Scott

Madison Scott loves anything outdoors such as hiking, swimming skiing, etc. She moved to Twin Falls in 2021 and has loved it. Madison wanted to go into this line of work because she loves working with children and enjoys watching them grow into wonderful people.

Christa Tackett

Christa Tackett graduated with a Bachelors degree in Family Consumer Science and a Masters degree in Education. She has taught in Twin Falls for over 16 years. She enjoys working with kids. When Christa is not working she can be found with family, watching her kids play sports, and coaching

Sunni Thomas

Sunni Thomas earned her bachelors degree from Capella University. She enjoys working with children of all ages. In her free time she likes to read. Sunni loves anything and everything Super Mario!

Amy Vogler

Amy Volger is going to school at CSI, and majoring in psychology. She enjoys hiking, fishing, camping, and just being outdoors. Amy moved from Boise and is new to the area. She chose this line of work because of how interesting the human brain is and she likes learning about it. While in Boise, Amy worked for a different agency and it changed her life.

Crista Weeks

Crista Weeks has worked in the Twin Falls School District for over 8 years. The first 4 years were spent working in the middle school as a paraprofessional. The time after was spent working as an elementary behavior para. Crista loves helping children with anything that they need help with. For as long as she can remember, she wanted to be a 1st grade teacher. Crista loves being one of the people that is there to show children how great they are. When not working, she loves spending time with her family. Crista has 5 children. Her oldest is 22 and married to a great girl. Then a 19 year old daughter, a 16 year old son, a 15 year old son, and a 13 year old daughter. Their whole family loves sports, camping, barbecuing, and playing games. They are busy with football, volleyball, basketball, and track. Crista also loves dogs and has 4 huskies.

Katie Westfall

Katie Westfall is from Salmon, Idaho and moved to Twin Falls in 2021. She graduated with her associates degree in Early Childhood Education in 2023. Katie loves working with people of all ages and abilities. She loves playing volleyball, hiking, camping, with friends and family, and anything with yummy food.

Anna White

Anna White is from the Magic Valley and has worked as a Registered Behavior Technician for over a year. She is studying social work at Utah State. Anna enjoys this type of work and finds a lot of meaning in it.

Melissa Denaughel

Melissa Denaughel is a CBRS and HI in a local area school and has two years of experience in TCC and CM. Melissa earned a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Boise State University and plans to seek a Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling. Melissa is an Idaho-born native from the Mini-Cassia area. Melissa enjoys working with individuals of various backgrounds and all ages. She loves being a grandma, spending time with family and friends. In her spare time enjoys reading, journaling, baking and cooking, scrapbooking and crafts, camping and the outdoors, ATV off-roading, and traveling as often as possible.