Family Resource Coordination and Support Staff

Mary Hughes is excited to be joining the team at Children First Therapy as Family Resource Coordinator. Born and raised in Spokane, she is a graduate of Central Valley High School (Go Bears!) and Spokane Community College. She completed her Bachelor of Arts degree at Eastern Washington University and continued on to complete her Master of Education at Gonzaga University.

She is excited to re-join the workforce after taking time off to raise her two children. Having previously worked in hospitality and education, she is looking forward to getting back to work in helping children and families grow and be successful. During her own children’s elementary years, Mary served on the Central Valley S.P.A.C.E. Program Board and volunteered for many program committees. She enjoyed volunteering in the classrooms and throughout the school.

Mary currently lives in Spokane Valley with her husband, their two children and two cats. She is an avid reader and has found much joy in being a Little Free Library steward for the past year. During the summer, you’ll find her swimming, camping or traveling with her family.

Courtney Bradford was born and raised in Spokane Valley, Washington. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts Degree, in Communication Studies, from Eastern Washington University.

Prior to joining Children First Therapy, she worked in Human Resources/ Public Relations for a non-profit dedicated to providing medical, dental and behavioral health services. The mission was close to her heart- offering individuals access to quality services regardless of one’s ability to pay.

Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and three children. Interior design is her passion. Loves to incorporate timeless design with current trends!

Ann Marie Kimmel joined Children First Therapy as a Family Resource Coordinator in the Summer of 2022.

She is a certified special education teacher and a licensed assistant behavior analyst. She received a bachelor’s degree from EWU in special education and her master’s degree in Behavior Analysis from Whitworth University.

Ann Marie has worked with children with special needs and their families for 18 years. She is a determined and compassionate advocate for her clients, students, and families.

She was born and raised in Spokane and loves to cook, garden, and recreate in the great outdoors with her dog.

I was born and raised in Quincy, Washington and moved to the Spokane area in 2017 to attend Eastern Washington University. I graduated in 2020 with Bachelor’s degrees in Children’s Studies and Spanish, as well as academic minors in Psychology and Sociology.

I’m very excited to get to know, and work with families during their time at Children FIRST Therapy. I’ve always been passionate about child development and look forward to working with the team to help children succeed!

In my free time, you can catch me outdoors with my boyfriend and our three dogs, watching TV with our 2 cats, or visiting all of my siblings back home!

Caitlin is excited to be back as a Family Resource Coordinator with Children First Therapy and looks forward to helping in the preschool and getting to know all the families. She has experience in accounting, office management, and family resource coordination.
 
Beyond her professional pursuits, she is deeply committed to make a positive impact on young lives. She has spent rewarding years teaching and volunteering with children, emphasizing community and growth. Alongside her husband and three children, she believes in the importance of fostering strong family bonds and nurturing a sense of community.
 
In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, exploring nature, and practicing yoga.

After high school Sara attended WSU on the beautiful Palouse for 3 years, but she decided to transfer to Eastern Washington University where she completed her education. She graduated from Eastern with a BA in Elementary Education and is a certified teacher; majoring in reading with a minor in Special Education.

After graduating Sara enjoyed being a substitute teacher, but her and her husband decided it was time to start their own family and she has been a stay-at-home mom for most of those years. While living in Colfax and raising their family, an opportunity allowed her to work with the Whitman County Library System part-time. During this time, she enjoyed helping people of all ages learn computer skills, helping with story time, and working with the youth at the after-school programs.

Sara and her husband have been married for 13 years, and she has enjoyed staying home to raise their three children ages 11, 9, and 4. As a family they enjoy going to the lake, reading, and doing lots of crafts. She is excited to be part of Children FIRST Therapy and working with children in our preschool programs.

Heather was born and raised in Oregon, graduating from West Linn High School. She went to college in southern California, earning her Bachelor’s Degree in Children’s Ministry at Hope International University. She worked as an aide and preschool teacher in both California and Oregon for eleven years while raising her children. Heather went back to school and completed a Master’s Degree in Teaching with an endorsement in Special Education. Following her Master’s Degree, Heather worked in early intervention as a developmental specialist with a teaching license in Oregon for three years. She then taught as a licensed Special Education teacher in the Las Vegas area for two years before relocating to Spokane.

Heather has three boys who she adores. The youngest boy is in college and has relocated with his mom. They have two kitties who keep things lively at home. Heather enjoys downtime and the beauty of simple joys with her family and friends. She loves reading, spending time in nature/exploring, crafting, painting furniture, and watching movies with her boys.

Meghan was raised in Spokane, Washington. After high school she attended University of Idaho for two years then transferred to Eastern Washington University where she received her Bachelors of Arts Degree in Children's Studies with a dual minor in Early Childhood Special Education and Communications. Upon graduating college, Meghan began working as a Preschool and Pre-K teacher for ages 3-5 year olds. After 5 years Meghan took an opportunity in the medical field and became a Certified Medical Coder for an Orthopedic office. Although she enjoyed her job, she knew her passion was working with children and Meghan is absolutely thrilled at this opportunity to work with children and families again.

Meghan has been married for 5 years and has a 16 year old son, 14 year old daughter and an 11 year old bonus son. They enjoy camping, hiking, snowboarding and exploring outside as much as possible, but would never pass up on opportunity to curl up on the couch and watch a Hallmark Christmas movie; even in July! She also loves to cook, try new restaurants and find treasures at thrift stores/yard sales.

Danielle is an integral part of the CFT preschool program. She joined CFT in 2021 but has worked with children ages 1-10 for the last 13 years in a recreational setting. She enjoys watching kids grow and learn in a positive environment. She wants to support and encourage each child she engages with. Danielle was born and raised in Spokane Valley. She feels lucky to be married to my best-friend since September of 2017 and they welcomed their little boy Colt in 2020. She loves cooking, baking, and exploring new recipes. In the summertime Danielle's family loves to camp and swim as much as possible!

Monica was born and raised in Moses Lake and moved to Spokane in 1996. She is mom to 4 amazing kids. She has worked with children most of her life. She taught preschool and worked with special needs children preschool through high school. Monica worked and volunteered in schools with Spokane Public Schools off and on from 1998-2016. This included working with a variety of students from general education who needed some extra assistance, to students who have multiple disabilities, assisting with lessons, OT, PT, SLP daily. For the last several years Monica has worked in the medical field as a medical assistant, working with families, medical records, credentialling and insurance authorizations. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with friends, family and pets, engaging in arts and crafts, knitting, and camping.

Production IT Services

Having lived in the Northwest most of his life, Robert is excited to serve Children FIRST Therapy and the community of Spokane with 15 years of IT administration and engineering experience. With an Information Systems degree from the University of Utah, Robert enjoys building technology solutions that make life easier. The fulfillment from working directly with local companies spurred Robert to start Production IT Services which is honored to be a part of Children FIRST Therapy's mission.

Robert has lived in Spokane for eight years with his wife and three children. They enjoy the outdoors and especially all the lakes and rivers the Northwest has to offer.