 Meredith Myers
Clinical Supervisor
Ph:440-729-5250 ext. 1530
I am a 1995 graduate of Kent State University with a major in Individual and Family Studies. I have been working with families in Geauga County for the past 18 years ranging from child protection, mental health to child development. I have raised my own children in Geauga county and found this a wonderful place to work and raise a family due to the supportive professionals within the community and the vast resources Geauga county offers. I am excited to return to Help Me Grow where I have the opportunity to assist in helping your children grow and excel in all they do!
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 Deborah Pruce, RN
Service Coordinator
Ph: 440-729-5250 ext. 1531
I have worked with children and families for over twenty years as a registered nurse and Family Service Coordinator for HMG. My experience includes Geauga Hospital and Middlefield Care Center as a maternity and newborn nursery nurse and assisting Geauga Health District with Immunization Clinics. I particularly enjoy coordinating resources for families of children with medical diagnoses or born prematurely. I am mother to two children, grandmother to four, and take pride in the services HMG provides for the families of Geauga County.
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 Rochelle Payne, LSW
Service Coordinator
Ph: 440-729-5250 ext. 1535
I am a licensed social worker with a bachelor’s degree in social work. I have worked in Geauga County with children and their families since 1995. I am the mother of three children. |
 Cyndy Sperrazzo, M.ED.
Service Coordinator
Ph: 440 729-5250 X1533
I am a licensed Special Education Teacher with a Master’s in Education. I enjoyed a career as a pediatric Recreation Therapist with the Cleveland Clinic, taught special education and preschool before coming to Help Me Grow. It’s a pleasure to offer HMG support to our Geauga parents. |
 Erin Kelley Turner LISW-S
Clinical Supervisor at Catholic Charities Corporation, Lake and Geauga Counties
Ph: 440-285-3537
Masters Degree in Social Work. Practicing in the field of Mental Health since 1998. Supervises Clinical Services, Help Me Grow Home Visitation and Early Childhood Mental Health Program. Mom to Sophia! |
 Amy Lanese
Home Visitor
Ph: 440-285-3537 X27
I have worked in the Early Childhood Field for more than 20 years and have currently returned to school to pursue my BA in Education with a focus on Early Childhood Education. My experience ranges from infant care to after-school fun. I have been an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant for the past 3 years and love working with children one on one. I have 2 grown children I am excited to be a part of the supportive Help Me Grow team in Geauga County.
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 Megan Zaumeyer
Home Visitor – Ph: 440-285-3537 X21
I attended the University of Kentucky where I studied Early Childhood Education. I have worked with children and families, in many different ways, since 2001. I live in Burton with my husband, Chris, our son, Owen, and our chocolate lab, Hogan.
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 Nancy Seelbach, LISW
Project Director - Ph: 440-285-1201
I am a licensed social worker with a master’s degree in social work. I have been working in Geauga County with families and children for over 30 years. I have two grown sons and three grandchildren. To me, HMG is one of the best programs ever provided in Geauga County for families with young children and I’m excited to be part of it!
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Meet Metzenbaum’s Early Intervention Staff |
 Sally Ann Robbins
Developmental Specialist
Ph: 440-729-9406 X1304
I graduated from the University of London, England with a B’Ed in Early Childhood/Elementary Ed. After teaching in the UK and Brussels Belgium for ten years I came to the states. I received my M’Ed in Early Childhood Special Ed from Cleveland State. I have worked at the Metzenbaum Center for 22yrs, both as a preschool teacher and Developmental Specialist in the Early Intervention program. My latest accomplishment is to become a licensed PLAY PROJECT consultant, which licenses me to provide intense coaching to families with children on the Autism Spectrum. |
 Deb Yergin
Developmental Specialist
Ph: 440-729-9406 X1320
I earned my B.A. from the College of Wooster and an M.S.S.A. (social work) from Case Western Reserve University. I earned a special education teaching certification (3-8 year olds) and ODD (birth to 3) licensure from Kent State University. I have worked at Metzenbaum, Geauga County Board of Developmental Disabilities, for thirteen years: two years as an assistant in the preschool, six years as a teacher in the preschool, and the past three years as a developmental specialist in the Early Intervention Program. I recently earned certification as a P.L.A.Y. Project Home Consultant working with families living with Autism Spectrum Disorder. |
Polly Meil
Developmental Specialist
Ph: 440-729-9406 X1305
I received a B.S. in Special Education from Bowling Green State University, and attended the University of Oregon where I began my Master’s in Early Intervention. Before joining the EI staff at Geauga County Board of DD, I worked in the Early Intervention Program at the Cleveland Sight Center, with infants and toddlers with vision impairments. I have been at Metzenbaum for 6 years as a Developmental Specialist with the Early Intervention Program. I have begun working toward earning a PLAY Project licensure working with families and children with autism spectrum disorders. |
Karla Faso, MS, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Ph: 440-729-9406 X1306
I have been an Occupational Therapist for 25 years, graduated from Boston University with a specialty in Brain Injury. Strong areas of interest include Neurodevelopmental Treatment & Movement Disorders, Sensory Processing and Feeding difficulties. I have had a wide variety of experiences including personally and professionally working with children in Early Intervention, Intensive Care, Outpatient, Homecare and school age children in the Public Schools. I love my job as an Occupational Therapist, working in the natural environment, getting to know the families and helping them achieve their goals. |
Maggie Schneider, MS-CC/SLP
Speech and Language Pathologist
Ph: 440-729-9406 X1319
I am a licensed ASHA certified speech-language therapist and have been at Metzenbaum Center for the past 14 years. I truly enjoy working with toddlers and watching them blossom and grow. Geauga County families are wonderful to work with. |
Christine Kress
Physical Therapist
Ph: 440-729-9406 X1307
Physical therapist with a masters degree specializing in pediatrics; 15 years experience in the field working with infants and children in a variety of settings, but finds working with infants and toddlers and their families in their natural environment the most rewarding; certified Infant Massage instructor. |
Kathy Gibbs
Play, Learn and Grow Staff
Ph: 440-729-9406 X1705 |
Lisa Ross
Play, Learn and Grow Staff
Ph: 440-729-9406 X1705
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Kathy and Lisa both began as classroom aides for the Early Intervention Department. They transitioned to the Early Intervention program to facilitate the Play, Learn and Grow classes for toddlers eighteen months to three years old that are held at the Metzenbaum Center. They have begun to expand this program into a variety of community settings to encourage social activities for families and their children in the natural environment. Both are very talented and creative in putting together additional special events for the children and families served through the Early Intervention program throughout the year! |
 Cathy Yane, RCSW
Paraprofessional/Administrative Assistant
Ph: 440-729-9406 X 1317
For 24 years, I have held many positions at The Metzenbaum Center. Now, being a part of the HMG/EI team, I provided clerical support for the HMG/EI staff and assists/coordinates the Movin' with Music program. I love the versatility of my job but mostly enjoy the opportunity to work with families in the HMG/EI programs. |
