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
Amber Anderson, Early Intervention Coordinator
McKenna Childress
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
McKenna Childress, Early Intervention
Kathryn N. Hodges
Hi! I'm Kathryn, although most people call me Niki. I graduated from Appalachian State with a degree in Elementary Education and a concentration in Psychology. I enjoy spending my downtime with my two teenagers, especially outdoors. I have well over 10 years of experience working with children in home and in classroom settings, as well as supporting individuals and their families both in-home and in group homes. I'm super excited to be joining the team and look forward to helping you and your little one grow together!
Kathryn Hodges, BA, ITFS
Chelsea Smith, Early Intervention
Chelsea Smith
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
Chelsea Smith, Early Intervention