MEET OUR STAFF

We are graced with an incredible team of instructors, administrators, job coaches and assistants at WILC. In 2020-2021 we invested in staff development including 2020 and 2021 Autism Conferences and Psychology courses, Technology, Trauma and Resilience In services, Person Centered Planning and so much more.  We are thankful for all their fortitude over this challenging time and all they do for our mission!

Leadership

Terri Lynn-Johnson
Executive Director

Joining WILC in Spring of 2014 as the WILC Executive Director, I have loved being involved with working with individuals with special education needs including autism for most of my adult life. I was a teacher aide and media specialist prior to attending UW-Whitewater for my Bachelors of Science degree in Elementary/Special Education, and Masters Program in Emotional Behavioral Disabilities. I have over 35 years teaching experience in public schools grades k-12 and 18-21 in Southeastern Wisconsin. I have always looked for out of the box solutions to meet students and family needs especially involving technology and vocational opportunities from early on and respecting each student as an individual. I enjoy getting to know each of our WILC adult students and their families. My husband, Ron, our daughter, Anna, and our young grandson, Noah love spending time together. Ron and I enjoy remodeling WILC and our home, cooking, yard work and gardening. I am a lifelong learner.

Laura Kau Program Coordinator, IRIS liaison

I joined WILC in the fall of 2014 as the Lead Instructor after earning my Bachelor’s of Science – Communicative Sciences and Disorders, University of Central Florida. Working at Brain Balance as the Lead Sensory Motor Coach for two years in Wisconsin led me to completing my Masters Degree in Special Education, at the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater, 2014.

I left WILC in Fall of 2017 to move to Missouri with my family. My husband and I, and our two children, Greyson and Kennedy, spent the next four years there. While in Missouri, I was a stay at home mom for three years and then returned to the Public School District – Special Education Department. Summer of 2021, my husband’s company gave our family the opportunity to move back to Wisconsin and be closer to our extended family. This gave me the opportunity to rejoin the WILC family this fall as Program Coordinator. During our free time we enjoy spending time with family and being out by the Mississippi River

Instructors

Breanne Duvall Lead Instructor/ Certified RPM Provider

I joined WILC in May 2017, after graduating from UW-Whitewater earning my Bachelors of Science degree in Psychology. My autism experience started when I was ten as I spent holidays with cousin who is on the spectrum. My work with autistic individuals started in high school and continued through college. I worked in a classroom, caregiving/respite care and also as a behavior coach in line therapy. I have been with WILC for 5 years as of May 2022! I love to continue to learn and just completed another training in augmented communication in 2020. In my free time I like to participate in pool leagues and spend time with my family!

Caelee Rabay Lead Recreation Therapist, Certified RPM Provider

I joined WILC in summer of 2019. I graduated from the University of Wisconsin- La Crosse in 2018 with a Bachelor of Science and Health in Therapeutic Recreations and a minor in Psychology. My journey started in Fort Wayne, Indiana as a contracted Recreational Therapist serving individuals with all different abilities both in their home and their community. I am certified and administrate internships through UW-La Crosse for Recreational Therapists interested in learning about Autism. In my free time I enjoy being outdoors, spending time with my family and dogs and doing arts and crafts!

Christina Buchholtz Daily Living Skills Instructor, Certified RPM Provider

I joined WILC in 2019 and have since earned my Bachelors degree in Special Education. Along working as a paraprofessional at multiple schools I also provided respite care for individuals of all different abilities as well as Autistics. I enjoy working as an instructor with our WILC students, focusing on daily living skills including culinary activities. I enjoy home improvement projects and flipping houses in my free time with my husband, Matt.

McKayla Nigon, Recreational Therapist, Certified RPM Provider

After completing the very first WILC Recreational Therapy internship program, I was hired on in 2021. I graduated from the University of Wisconsin- La Crosse and have since passed my State Certification for Therapeutic Recreation.  I have enjoyed expanding WILC’s gardening program with the help of the Nigon View Farm donations. Growing up on the family farm has helped my ability to expose students to many opportunities. Alongside spending time with my family I enjoy art, baking and being outdoors.

Employment Specialists

Sara Lubus DVR Coordinator / Certified RPM Provider

I joined WILC in 2019 with a wide variety of business experiences that includes insurance, banking, office support and management, customer service and coordinating a health unit at Children’s Hospital. After starting as a community job coach and instructional assistant, I was promoted to DVR Coordinator in Fall 2020. My Autistic cousin that attends WILC helped lead me in this direction. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my daughter and family and also staying active.

Cheyenne Doke Employment Specialist/Instructional Assistant

I joined WILC in 2021 as an Employment Specialist and Instructional Assistant. I have an Associate of Applied Science degree in Human Services and I am currently attending Ottawa University to earn my Bachelor’s Degree in Pyschology in 2022. I have a extensive experience with Autistics of all ages as well as other disabilities. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family, friends and dog, Aurora.

Danielle Parr Employment Specialist / Instructional Assistant

I joined WILC in 2020 as an Employment Specialist and Instructional Assistant. I have a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Social Work from University of Wisconsin- Whitewater. I have internships and work experience in social work, counseling, and direct instructional support. I have worked with individuals with a variety of disabilities by actively supporting them in community, school and living environments. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my husband, family and friends as well as creating crafts, jewelry and sewing.