MEET OUR AWESOME STAFF!
ADMINISTRATION
// Courtni English // Founder & CEO //c.english@nolimitslc.org
Courtni is the founder and CEO of No Limits Learning Center. What started long ago as a passion for being around and helping people with special needs has evolved into what No Limits is today! With her never-quit attitude and a heart full of love for people with developmental disabilities, Courtni relentlessly worked to make No Limits a reality.
Hometown: Orange County, CA
High School: El Dorado
College: Cal State Fullerton
Degrees/Certificates: BS-Child & Adolescent Development
Experience: 10+ yrs in working with adults & children with special needs. Helped establish a special education program in Nairobi, Kenya.
Hobbies: taking naps, reading, snowboarding, dirt bike riding, traveling, mission trips
Family: Mom, dad, husband, brother, 1 brother-in-law, 3 sisters-in-law, 1 goddaughter, and our dog and school mascot Phoebe.
Insteresting facts: Courtni currently sits on the board of directors of Helping Hands, an Anaheim based program for adults with severe developmental disabilities.
// Candice Strauss // Administrator // c.strauss@nolimitslc.org
Hometown: Baldwin Park, CA
High School: Sierra Vista High School
College: Mt.San Antonio College & UCLA Extension
Degrees/Certificates: Early Childhood Education / Special Education / School Administration
Trainings: Conflict resolution, Behavior modification, CPR & First Aid
Experience: 15+ years in Education both in regular & special education. Candice has extensive experience as a classroom teacher, & administrator.
Hobbies: Road trips, concerts, hiking, diy projects, vintage shopping and gardening
Family: Mom, Dad, Brother, Sister, niece Penelope and daughter Delilah
Interesting Facts: Candice owned a small business selling vintage goods, and has a large collection of vintage typewriters (you'll see several of them displayed in the No Limits library).
// William "B.J." Rosary III // Administrator // w.rosary@nolimitslc.org
Hometown: Alhambra, CA
High School: San Gabriel Academy
College: University of Massachusetts Boston
Degrees/certificates: B.A. in Sociology, currently pursing a Master's degree in organizational leadership at Cal Baptist University.
Trainings: CPR & First Aid, diabetic training
Experience: Worked for the Baldwin Park Unified School District as an instructional assistant in the special education department.
Hobbies: Photography, music, basketball, & traveling
Family: Mom, dad, sister, and fiance Pamela.
Interesting Facts: B.J, is currently the Varisty assistant coach at Fairmont Prep Academy
INSTRUCTORS
// Laurie Engler // Lead Instructor // l.engler@nolimitslc.org
Hometown: Orange, CA
High School: Santiago H.S.
College: University of Phoenix
Degrees/Certificates: A.A. Degree in Child Development; Paralegal certificate
Trainings: Adapted Physical Education, Occupational Therapy, Speech & Behavioral Strategies, CPR & First Aid
Experience: 9+ years experience as a Teachers Assistant in Special Education
Hobbies: concerts, movies, ballroom dancing, spending time with family.
Family: Laurie is married and a mother of five children (Valerie, Ian, Nicholas, Dallas. and Tori.
Interesting Facts: Laurie is self taught in sign language, was in the Army Reserve and stationed Fort Dix (New Jersey), and Fort Sam Houston (Texas). She was part of the medic unit.
// Anissa Alcaraz // Instructor // a.alcaraz@nolimitslc.org
Hometown: Orange, CA
High School: Yorba Linda High School
College: Fullerton College
Degrees/certificates: currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in child development
Trainings: CPR & First Aid, diabetic training
Experience: Yorba Linda Recreation Center working with youth and senior citizens. Anissa interacted with the community while organizing and putting on large scale events.
Hobbies: When it comes to her off time, she thoroughly enjoys playing basketball and watching different professional sports. Anissa also loves DIY projects and cooking and baking.
Family: Mom, dad, sister, and 2 dogs Rocky & Adrianne.
Interesting Facts: She enjoys volunteering for an array of organizations.
// Samantha Gonzalez // Instructor // samiamd150@aol.com
Hometown: Quartz Hill
High School: Quartz Hill High School
College: Chapman University B.M. in Music Therapy
Degrees/Certificates: Brandman University B.A. in Psychology
Trainings: Music Therapy Internship at CHOC Children's hospital
Experience: 4+ years working as an instructor for adults with special needs in day programs
Hobbies: hiking, sewing, road trips with my husband and fur baby!
Family: mom, dad, husband, brother, sister-in-law, 4 nieces & nephews
Interesting Facts: Met my husband at "The happiest place on earth"... Disneyland!
High School: Quartz Hill High School
College: Chapman University B.M. in Music Therapy
Degrees/Certificates: Brandman University B.A. in Psychology
Trainings: Music Therapy Internship at CHOC Children's hospital
Experience: 4+ years working as an instructor for adults with special needs in day programs
Hobbies: hiking, sewing, road trips with my husband and fur baby!
Family: mom, dad, husband, brother, sister-in-law, 4 nieces & nephews
Interesting Facts: Met my husband at "The happiest place on earth"... Disneyland!
// Maryalice Garcia // Instructor // m.garcia@nolimitslc.org
Hometown: Baldwin Park, CA
High School: Sierra Vista High School
College: Cal State Fullerton
Degrees/Certificates: B.S. in Human Services
Trainings: CPR & First Aid, diabetic training
Experience: 6+ years classroom experience, volunteered with special need toddlers @ The Rehabilitation Institute of Southern California.
Hobbies: Traveling, hiking, snowboarding, shopping, listening to music, and spending time with friends and family.
Family: Grandpa, grandma, dad, 2 brothers, 2 nephews, 1 niece and 3 dogs
Interesting Facts: Maryalice is quite the talent when it comes to make-up artistry!
INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANTS
// Rachael English // Instructional Assistant // rachaelmenglish@gmail.com
Hometown: Yorba Linda, CA
High School: Esperanza High School
College: Cal State Fullerton
Degrees/Certificates: A.A. in English, and currently working on her B.A.
Additional trainings: CPR & First Aid, diabetic training, seizure training
Hobbies: Reading, art, watching movies, traveling, hanging out with family and friends, listening to music, cooking, going to concerts.
Family: Mom, 2 brothers, 2 sisters-in-law, 1 niece Olivia, 1 nephew Landon (coming soon), and 1 dog Max.
Interesting Facts: Rachael recently participated in a study abroad program in Ireland at Trinity College.
// Valerie James // Substitute Assistant // valeriemjames@yahoo.com
Hometown: Orange, CA
High School: Villa Park H.S.
College: Santiago Canyon & Cal State Fullerton
Degrees/Certificates: A.A. & working on her B.A. in Psychology & Human Resources
Additional trainings: CPR & First Aid
Experience: Best Buddies program @ Villa Park H.S., 4+ years as an aide for an epileptic student
Hobbies: Going to concerts, reading, movies, and art
Family: 3 brothers, & 1 half sister
Interesting Facts: Valerie also works @ Disneyland!
// Jackson Huynh // Health & Fitness Instructor // eyyjack@gmail.com
Hometown: Anaheim, CA
High School: Loara H.S.
College: Cal State Fullerton
Degrees/Certificates: B.S. in Kinesiology
Additional Trainings: CPR and First Aid
Hobbies: Playing Chess, basketball, hanging out with friends, playing cards & board games, dancing and freestyling to music, listening to rap & hip-hop.
Family: Mom, Dad, and 2 younger sisters
Interesting Facts: Jackson is a member of the Cambodian Student Association, he performs in many of the their dramatic plays put on throughout Orange County.
// Chris Sanchez // Instructional Assistant // csanchez024@gmail.com
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// Carina Juarez // Instructional Assistant // cvjmoxie@yahoo.com
Hometown: Montebello, CA
High School: Montebello High School
College: Cabrillo Community College
Degrees/Certificates: Liberal Studies
Additional trainings: CPR & First aid
Experience: 10+ years in Department of parks and recreation programs, 3+ years working with a non-profit organization as a teacher's aide for visually impaired students
Hobbies: Gardening, reading, helping others, tactile art, painting, attending sports events
Family Members: Mom, dad, step-dad, step-mom, sister, brother, 2 half siblings, 3 step brothers
Interesting facts: Carina enjoys planning & organizing celebratory events!
// Emily Weitzman // Instructional Assistant // weitzman.emily@yahoo.com
Hometown: Huntington Beach, CA
High School: Edison High School
College: San Francisco State University
Degrees/Certificates: B.S. in Biology & minored in History
Additional trainings: CPR & First Aid
Experience: 6+ years working as an assistant teacher in both the Hebrew and Kindergarten programs
Family: Mom, dad, 2 sisters, 1 brother, and a wiener dog Cocoa.
Interesting Facts: Emily's ultimate life goal is to be either an elementary school teacher or a pediatric dentist
// Alexa Redman // Instructional Assistant // alexa.redman@yahoo.com
Hometown: Placentia, CA
High School: Walnut H.S.
College: Cal State Fullerton
Degrees/Certificates: B.S. in Kinesiology, & a minor in Health Science
Trainings: CPR & First Aid
Experience: Studied special eductation at the University of Newcastle, Australia. Long time supporter of Hoopstars Basketball & Miracle League Baseball organizations.
Hobbies: Traveling (Alexa has traveled to: Australia, Brazil, Thailand, New Zealand, & Europe!), hanging out with friends & family.
Family: Mom, Dad, & 2 brothers (Roy & Mychal)
Interesting Fact: Alexa is on a quest to visit all 50 states. Her current count is 15. Go Alexa, go!
// Debbie Rosenblum // Office Assistant // debbie_rosenblum@yahoo.com
Hometown: Derby, England
High School: Esperanza H.S.
College: Fullerton Community College
Degrees/Certificates: Certificate in Computers
Hobbies: Debbie enjoys dancing and bowling in her spare time
Family: Mom, dad, brother, sister-in-law, nephew, and dog
VOLUNTEERS
// Jayne Laughlin // Office Manager & Nurse // j.laughlin@nolimitslc.org
Hometown: Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
High School: Orange H.S.
College: Golden West
Degrees/Certificates: A.A. in Nursing
Trainings: Pediatric Nursing (NICU), CPR & First Aid, Diabetic Training, Seizure Training
Experience: Pediatric home nursing, special needs ministry, special needs aide
Hobbies: Gardening, crafting, scrapbooking, traveling
Family: Husband, 1 son & daughter-in-law, 1 daughter & son-in-law, 2 dachshund dogs (Joey & Crackers. Plus one grand-dog Phoebe!)
Interesting Fact: Jayne is a die hard Packers fan!
// Mindy Koehnke // Volunteer // mindykoehnke@gmail.com
Hometown: Orange, CA
High School: Orange H.S.
College: Concordia University-Nebraska
Degrees/Certificates: B.S. in Education & B.A. in Sociology
Experience: Leader for special needs bible study, 3+ years as a 4th grade teacher
Hobbies: In her spare time, Mindy enjoys playing with her grandkids
Family: 3 sons, 2 daughters-in-law, 2 adorble grandsons McCoy & Marshall, & 1 grandbaby on the way!
Interesting Fact: Mindy went sky diving when she was 40 years old