Amber Anderson

Hi, my name is Amber Anderson and I am the Early Intervention Director for Universal MH/DD/SAS. I have worked with children and their families for over fourteen years. The past six years, I have been directly involved with our Early Intervention Program. I have a Bachelor of Science in Child Development. My past jobs as a More at Four Teacher, Child Care Provider and Targeted Case Manager have given me the experience to supervise the Early Intervention program as well as directly provide Community Based Rehabilitation Services (CBRS – Special Instruction). I work directly with each CDSA and the Early Intervention Service Coordinators to ensure that the therapist provided is the best fit for the child and his/her family. If you would like more information on our program or are interested in job possibilities, please contact me at 828-438-0006.

Amber Anderson, BS, ITFS 

Hello! My name is McKenna Childress. I graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a B.S. in Psychology in 2019. I am excited to be a part of the Universal team as an Early Intervention Specialist. I look forward to working with children and their families to develop skills that they will use for the rest of their lives. 

McKenna Childress BS, ITFS

Hello, my name is Michelle Riddle. I have worked with children and their families for the past eighteen years. I have taught pre-school, worked as a teacher assistant and have completed case management for young children. I have a Bachelor of Science in Social work. I love the outdoors, working in my flower gardens and spending time with my family and attending church. I am super excited to be part of the Universal team and I cannot want to help to support and interact with young children and their families.

Michelle Riddle, BSW,ITFS

Hello! My name is Chelsea Smith. I graduated from Limestone College in 2014 with a B.A. in Psychology. I played softball while attending Limestone. For the past 3 ½ years, I have been a self-contained Autism teacher at a local elementary school. I am super ecstatic to become part of the Universal team in supporting and engaging with children and their families. I have a great passion for children and love assisting hands-on approaches with children. I cannot wait to undertake goal-teaching and developmental achievements with your child and watching them grow together.  

Chelsea Smith, BA, ITFS