Coral Reef Academy
Vailele Bay, Samoa

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Coral Reef Academy
Welcomes Bryan Marks

We are excited to welcome Bryan Marks to our team, and are looking forward to the experience and leadership that he will bring to CRA. We are celebrating 20 years of service in 2016 and have exciting enhancements to our programs that are coming soon. Bryan began his journey with CRA 20 years ago as a student and has come full circle to be able to re-join our team as the Chief Operations Officer and a Partner in the program.

"I am excited to rejoin Coral Reef Academy in a new capacity. It is truly like coming home, and I am excited to work with the students, their families, Educational Consultants, and the professionals that comprise Coral Reef Academy. I am honored to help build on and enhance the long track record of success that CRA has had"

Bryan completed his undergraduate degree in Health Sciences with a concentration in substance abuse counseling prior to completing his Masters in Human Services. More recently Bryan completed a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Applied Behavioral Analysis.

With more than 15 years in the helping professions, Bryan most recently worked as the Director of Quality Assurance and Outreach for a top tier young adult Transitional Living program. Bryan has worked in private treatment centers, not for profits, and has worked as an Educational Consultant. Bryan has a unique skill set that draws from his personal, educational, and professional experience. Bryan also has the advantage of having been a product of programs and treatment centers and can draw from his own personal journey.

We would also like to again welcome Michele Stinnett as the Director of Admissions and Referral Relations who joined our team on January 17, 2016. Michele has continued to handle admissions in a caring and professional manner. Michele's years of experience and education shines as she works with CRA families to help them begin their journey.

Coral Reef Academy is residential treatment center located in Samoa that employs sophisticated treatment approaches coupled with Immersions into culture, community, and therapy to help young men with emotional difficulties find their way to healing, maturity, and independence.