Karen Brown, MD
Palliative medicine,
Mount Nittany Health
Jeanne Knouse, MS
Director of Student Services,
State College Area School District
jmk37@scasd.org
Jeanne is the Director of Student Services for the State College Area School District in State College, Pennsylvania. Jeanne has over 30 years of experience in education, including 11 years utilizing Restorative Practices and seven years as a Restorative Practices Trainer. Prior to her position in the State College Area School District Jeanne worked as a Special Eductaion Supervisor, High School Principal, and Special Education teacher. Jeanne has extensive experience with Chapter 14 (Special Education Services and Programs), Chapter 15 (Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act or ADAAA), and Chapter 16 (Special Education for Gifted Students). Currently, Jeanne supervises the following programs: AEDY, Counseling, Nursing, Home School Visitor, Family Outreach Specialist, Child Accounting, and PIMS Administration. Jeanne works closely with community service providers, the PSU campus community, and district staff to provide a full range of services for SCASD Students. Building and maintaining strong relationships has been the key to her success as an educator.
Rachel Lago, Ph.D.
School Psychologist, State College Area School District
rml17@scasd.org
Since earning her degree in human development and family studies in 2002, Rachel has impacted many young minds and their learning experiences. She went on to complete her master's degree two years later, and earned her Ph.D. in 2007.015
Rachel has worked as a school psychologist at Park Forest Middle School in the State College Area School District for the past 14 years. As a school psychologist, she is responsible for student assessments and determining eligibility for either special education or gifted services. She also consults with staff and parents to implement services that support students' academic, social-emotional, and behavioral needs.
Evelyn Wald, MS, M.DIV., LPC, NCC
Program Director, Tides
Evelyn.wald@tidesprogram.org
Evelyn is part of the founding group for TIDES and has facilitated the young child group (ages 3-8) for more than 16 years. Currently, she is the Program Director for TIDES. She has 25 plus years’ experience as a licensed professional counselor specializing in grief and loss. She facilitates a number of grief support groups including a Suicide Survivor group. Evelyn is also an ordained Lutheran minister.