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Joan Bates, MS, LPC
Executive Director
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Master of Science in School Psychology
Licensed Professional Counselor
School Psychological Examiner
Joan has been with the company since it was established in 2000. She has expertise in evaluating children and adolescents for learning disabilities and behavior disorders. Joan also has significant experience working with children with ADHD and Autism Specturm Disorders. Currently, Joan consults part time in a private school, completes evaluations, tutors and counsels children individually and leads social skills groups.

Rick Bates, M.Ed.
Associate Director
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Master of Education, Elementary and Special Education
Certification in Learning Disabilities
Certification in Behavior Disorders
Rick has been with the company since it was established in 2000. He currently consults at a parochial school as a learning specialist, serving students in grades K-8 with learning differences. Rick also has significant experience working with students with ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorders. Rick also provides individual tutoring and leads social skills groups.

Alicia Myers, MA, LPC
Bachelor of Arts and Science in Psychology
Masters of Arts in Professional Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor
Alicia has worked with Learning Consultants since 2003 leading social motivational groups as well as providing individual counseling to children and families. Alicia has significant experience working with children who have been in foster care. She is currently employed part time with Francis Howell School District working with children with behavior disorders.

 

Susan Cheatham, M.Ed.
Bachelor of Arts in Education
Master of Arts in Education

Sue has worked with Learning Consultants as a learning specialist since 2004. Her extensive teaching background in both public and private schools enables her to provide
individualized programs for primary students with learning differences. Sue is a valued team member in the parochial school where she is currently consulting.

Elizabeth Bantz, MA
Bachelor of Science in Education
Master of Education in Counseling
Master in Professional Counseling
Liz has worked with Learning Consultants as a learning specialist since 2004. Her background in both education and counseling have made her a valuable asset to the children and teachers with whom she works. Liz currently consults in a local parochial school with middle school students who have learning differences.

Leah Pattterson, MA
Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education
Masters of Arts, Professional Counseling
Leah completed an internship for Learning Consultants in the summer of 2007. She returned in the fall of 2009 as a leader for our social motivational groups. Leah has experience as a third grade teacher and a reading teacher. She is currently working as an assistant director for Kindercare Learning Centers.

Justin Flippin, MA, PLPC
Bachelor of Science in Sociology
Master of Arts in Counseling
Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor
Justin joined the team at Learning Consultants in the Fall of 2009 as a leader for our social motivational groups. Justin also works for Crider Mental Health Center as a Co-Occurring Disorders Specialist and has experience in group and individual Counseling with both children and adults.
 

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