Families First is fortunate to have a very competent professional staff. We have made a concerted effort to improve the educational level of all staff and to provide extensive training in early childhood to both staff and volunteers who facilitate parenting groups. Great work requires great people and we think ours are some of the best!
Meet our Staff
Pictured left to right – Our Favorite Quotes
Alma Garcia – Family Support Specialist/Parent Educator
“May my light support the next generation, filling them with love and value.”
Abby Teel – Family Support Specialist/Administrative Assistant
“Strong people are not those who never struggle, but those who keep showing up through it all.”
Teresa Aasness – Executive Director/Program Manager
“If I can stop one heart from breaking, I shall not live in vain.”
Katrina Randleas – Program Supervisor
“Slowly I have come to see that asking, listening, and accepting are a profound form of doing.”
Valeen Storm – Family Support Specialist/Parent Educator
“Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind. Always.”
Officers & Executive Committee
PRESIDENT
Chris Northway, BS
Juniper Ridge SRTF Facility Administrator
VICE PRESIDENT/PRESIDENT ELECT
Kristen Walz, BS
North Fork John Day Watershed
SECRETARY
Teresa Aasness, appointee
TREASURER
Beth Simonsen, BS
Heart of Grant County
DIRECTORS
Brittany Finley, M. Ed
InterMountain ESD Early Childhood Special Education
Early Intervention Specialist
Kim Smith, M. Ed.
Baker Charter Schools
Teacher & Intervention Specialist
Wendy Burril, MS
Grant County ESD
Special Education Director
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Teresa Aasness, BS, PE
Executive Director-Families First