| From Strugglingteens.com Breaking News Loa, UT Aspen Education Group Announces New Leadership at Aspen Ranch in Utah Contact: Amy Sandler 562-468-4479 asandler@aspeneducation.com www.aspeneducation.com December 20, 2006 Aspen Education Group has named Dr. Melodie Rose as Executive Director at in Loa, Utah, effective January 1, 2007. Dr. Rose previously served as Aspen Ranch's Program Director, where she was responsible for residential life, recreational therapy, equine therapy and the Ranch's aftercare program. Dr. Rose's promotion followed a nationwide recruitment effort that clearly identified her as the most highly qualified candidate for this position. Dr. Rose brings to the job a unique combination of expertise in clinical care, equine therapy, traditional academics and experiential education; she also has a deep understanding of the mission and culture that has made Aspen Ranch the nationally known program it is today. Aspen Ranch is recognized as one of the nation's leading therapeutic residential schools integrating clinical level care, equine therapy and traditional academics. Dr. Rose will build upon the established principles that have successfully served Aspen Ranch's students and families for 12 years and will continue to enhance the program through implementing innovative, research-based clinical treatment and education activities. "Dr. Rose has been a dedicated and visionary leader at Aspen Ranch and we are thrilled that she has accepted the position of Executive Director," said Mark Dorenfeld, Senior Vice President, Residential Schools and Programs. "She brings to this role impressive credentials as well as a strong passion for the ethos of Aspen Ranch and the many ways in which quality therapeutic education programs can transform the lives of struggling students." Previously, Dr. Rose served as Director of Clinical Services at the Reins of Freedom Therapeutic Riding Center, where she developed, implemented and conducted Equine Assisted therapeutic programs. A licensed Social Worker (LCSW) and proven health care administrator, Dr. Rose has extensive experience in staff management and training, as well as in the development of innovative programming for students with a wide range of behavioral, emotional and learning disorders, such as school-based grief groups for children. Dr. Rose also has taught undergraduate psychology courses as an Adjunct Faculty Member at Colorado's Regis University. Dr. Rose is a Doctor of Clinical Psychology from Antioch New England Graduate School, and received her Master's Degree in Social Work from Boston University (B.U.) School of Social Work. She completed her postdoctoral training at Columbus Children's Hospital, an APA-approved pediatric behavioral medicine site. Dr. Rose also has a Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy from B.U. School of School Work, a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work and Counseling, and is trained in Systemic Family Therapy and family mediation. An accomplished practitioner, Dr. Rose is a Certified Wilderness First Responder and certified Equine Assisted learner. © Copyright 2012 by Woodbury Reports, Inc. |