De LaSalle Board of Directors
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De LaSalle Board of Directors
Sara Henry, MA, LMFT
President
Mrs. Henry is honored to serve on the Board of De LaSalle Academy. She is the Director of the Henry Neurorelational Center, where she specializes in assessing and treating children with special needs. Mrs. Henry has worked as a psychotherapist for 22 years in her private practice, and in school, agency, and home-visiting settings. Along the way, she has been recognized as a master clinician by groundbreaking research and training organizations, including the Interdisciplinary Council on Development and Learning. She created and led the clinical outreach of the Collier HUGS program, serving underprivileged children and families of Collier County for five years. Mrs. Henry believes that deep creative thinking, empathy, and going the extra mile in our community efforts are necessary to nurturing the precious gleam in a child’s eye and the potential therein.
Jennifer Wehrs, C.P.A.
Treasurer
Jennifer Wehrs is an experienced tax professional who currently manages the tax department for MacNell Accounting & Consulting. Jennifer graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University in 2003 and Florida Gulf Coast University in 2010 where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Master of Business Administration respectively. She is a Certified Public Accountant and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Florida Institute of CPAs.
Prior to entering public practice, Jennifer worked in small and medium sized businesses in the areas of finance, accounting, marketing and human resources. She has extensive experience working in teams, recruiting, training, coaching and developing management to achieve goals. This diverse work experience allows Jennifer to provide a greater range of consulting services to her clients.
For the last several years, Jennifer’s career has focused on providing clients with innovative tax and business solutions. She works with individuals, businesses and nonprofit entities to ensure effective tax preparation and strategic tax planning. Jennifer also has experience assisting new and established businesses set up or restructure accounting procedures and accounting information systems. This includes reviewing business policies and procedures to determine the appropriate accounting systems required and provide the necessary employee training. Jennifer also supports and represents clients in communications with the Internal Revenue Service, Florida Department of Revenue and other government organizations.
Nolan Katz
PhD, NCSP, LSP
Dr. Nolan Katz is a Licensed School Psychologist and Nationally Certified School Psychologist. He graduated from Florida State University with a PhD in School and Counseling Psychology. He completed his American Psychological Association (APA)-accredited internship at the Fort Worth Independent School District where he enhanced his assessment, counseling, and consultation skills. Dr. Katz has experience in a variety of settings including: public, private, and special needs schools, adult outpatient mental health facilities, a family resource center, several ADHD clinics, a hospital and FSU’s nationally- recognized career center.
Dr. Katz holds expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of AD/HD, and autism spectrum disorders. Additionally, he is well-versed in the evaluation and educational planning for giftedness and learning disorders including dyslexia, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia. He enjoys working collaboratively with local schools and colleges to develop educational plans to facilitate learning and accommodate disabilities.
Suzi Burger
Director
Vickie Gelardi
Director
Mrs. Gelardi has been a Fort Myers resident for 38 years. She has more than 40 years of experience working with and advocating for children with learning disabilities. She started an organization in the 1970s that worked with the New York City Board of education to revolutionize school lunches to include food that is natural and nutritious. She is a nutritional consultant whose clients include autistic children. Mrs. Gelardi sits on the Board of St. Martin de Porre, a ministry that feeds the hungry and is President of the St. John’s Women’s Guild, which is dedicated to helping those in need. She is the proud mother of three and grandmother of six.
Diane Kratt, Ed.D.
Director
Dr. Diane Kratt is a Fort Myers native. She is married to James Kratt and has three adult children as a blended family. She has been a full-time faculty member in FGCU’s College of Education (COE) since fall 2008. Prior to that, Diane was a K-12 educator in Lee County for 20 years. In the COE, she is the director of the Office of Clinical Experiences and Partnerships. She is also an advocate for children’s mental health, both in the schools and in the community. Diane provides mental health literacy training to future teachers and organizes an annual community conference for educators, parents, and mental health providers to inform and support those who work with students living with a mental health condition.
Sarah Barrow
Principal
Born in California and raised in Monmouth County, NJ, Mrs. Barrow is a highly experienced professional specializing in exceptional student education. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Special Education and a Master of Education, Autism Studies from Georgian Court University. She is certified as an Assistive Technology Specialist, Teacher of the Handicapped, Teacher of Elementary School, and Wilson Reading System Level 1 Specialist. She has worked in the classroom in a variety of capacities including as a Special Education Department Leader, Assistive Technology Specialist, Middle School Language and Learning Disabled Teacher, Middle School and High School Multiply Disabled Teacher, Middle School In Class Support Teacher, and Second Grade Resource Room Teacher. Mrs. Barrow is rated Highly Qualified in Middle School Language Arts. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, going to the beach and exploring new places. Mrs. Barrow believes in Margaret Mead’s statement that “Children must be taught how to think, not what to think.”
Kellie Burns
Honorary Board of Directors
James N. Doyle, Jr.
Honorary Board of Directors
Karen Nathan, Ph.D.
Honorary Board of Directors
Lawrence D. Tihen, Ph.D.
Honorary Board of Directors
Randall P. Henderson, Jr.
Honorary Board of Directors
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