Turn-About Ranch, a licensed residential treatment program for adolescents and a program of Aspen Education Group, has announced the appointment of Chris Christensen, MS, to Executive Director and Becky Brown to Admissions Director. Chris has been with Turn-About Ranch for 15 years, while Becky has been employed with Aspen for 16.
"Aspen Education Group is fortunate to have two experienced leaders for both of these key positions at one of our most successful programs," said Joel Rosenhaus, Western Regional Director of Aspen. "We anticipate a seamless transition and a continuation of the exceptional services that have been the hallmark of Turn-About Ranch."
Chris first started at Turn-About in 1997 as a Primary Counselor and worked in that capacity until Turn-About started a school program in 2004. Chris developed the school program and worked arduously to ensure it became accredited. The academic program at Turn-About has since earned a reputation for producing excellent results as they assist students in meeting the requirements for high school graduation. Chris also assumed the role of Program Director during his early years at Turn-About and was able to oversee the day-to-day operations of the ranch while simultaneously performing his other duties.
Chris is a licensed school counselor and earned his Master's degree at Utah State University. He also has an Administrative Endorsement from Southern Utah University.
Though Chris recently took a four year sabbatical to act as the principal at Escalante High School, he is happy to be back at Turn-About as their Executive Director and looks forward to positively impacting the lives of students and families.
"Turn-About has a very unique and effective method of turning troubled teens around in a short amount of time," said Chris. "I'm excited to oversee and carry on this tradition."
Becky Brown spent several years with the Wayne County School District Special Education Department before joining Aspen Ranch in 1996. While at Aspen Ranch, she worked closely with referring professionals, fostering lasting relationships. Becky earned recognition for her hard work including Aspen's Customer Service Award and Employee of the Year Award. She also developed successful marketing plans, and assisted in securing special funding and SEVIS accreditation through the Department of Homeland Security to host international students. In addition to her admissions and marketing responsibilities, she was responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day operations of Aspen Ranch as part of the management team.
"My transition to Turn-About Ranch has allowed me to continue to work in a field that I am very compassionate about, that of helping families in times of crisis," said Becky. "I look forward to putting my skills and talents to work to continue Turn-About's legacy of success."
Chris can be reached at Turn-About Ranch by calling 408-216-2069 or emailing
cchristensen@turnaboutranch.com; Becky can be reached at 800-842-1165 or
bbrown@turnaboutranch.com.
For the past 22 years, Turn-About Ranch has established a reputation of excellence for helping families and adolescents. Turn-About is a residential treatment program for teens who exhibit rebellious, self-centered, and/or manipulative behaviors. Set on a real working cattle ranch, trained staff teach traditional ethics and morals to remind troubled teens how important the values of honesty, respect, teamwork, and accountability are to their success. This combination of a real ranch and real values contribute to real change when students learn the value of a day's work, experience the power of working in cooperation with others, and develop stronger senses of accountability, respect, and compassion.
Turn-About Ranch is a program of Aspen Education Group, provider of therapeutic education programs for struggling or underachieving young people. Aspen's services range from short-term intervention programs to residential treatment, and include a variety of therapeutic settings such as boarding schools, outdoor behavioral health programs and special needs summer camps, allowing professionals and families the opportunity to choose the best setting to meet a student's unique academic and emotional needs. Aspen is a member of CRC Health Group. Since 1995, CRC Health has been achieving successful outcomes for individuals and families.