TOPCDE - Key Persons
Hello, my name is Adam Faultner. I am a Director at Child Development & Education LLC & TopCDE DTA in Coolidge Arizona.
My wife Lina & I started CDE in February 2007.
My background is in truck driving and some small ranching and operating equipment. My role here at CDE is maintaining all the facilities needs and vehicles keeping everything safe for members and employees. I'm involved in all round table policy meetings and assist in policy adjustments. My passion for CDE starts with the members. I want to ensure every member and employee feels like they are the most important person here and know how important every role is in our CDE family. From employee to member everyone on our team is vital for CDE's success and we are grateful and excited to serve our community.
Job Titles:
- Vice President
- HCBS Manager
Hello my name is Amanda Felix. I started working with special needs children 16 years ago in a special education resource room. My passion grew over the years with working with special needs children and adults. I have been working with Child Development & Education for the last 11 years. I started as a respite worker and now proudly serve as the organization as Vice President. I work hand and hand with the families, staff, and CEO to ensure all aspects of business run smoothly. My hobbies are hanging with family, I as well have special needs kiddos that send me on an adventure everyday.
My name is Ariah Faultner. I began working with TopCDE, Child Development & Education as an office assistant in 2014 and, over the years, have stepped into various roles from HCBS direct care provider to developmental health specialist at our DTA. Currently, I am happily supporting our company as the Clinical Director for the Coolidge DTA. Through the years of working with the company and in different fields of the healthcare community, I've learned that my passion and purpose lie within providing support for our members and families, & watching them grow as individuals with TopCDE. That realization has led me to pursue my Bachelor's in Psychology and my Masters in Special Education with an emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis. My education has given me a new perspective on behavior and effectively training our care providers to assist families and members in achieving their personal goals and promoting independence regardless of their age or background.
Hello my name is Malissa Garcia. Working with DDD individuals is my dream job. I have been in the field of servicing individuals with developmental disabilities for 27 years. I began my career in 1996 and realized this was my calling. My passion was ignited by my grandmother, Winnie Yates, who started working at the Arizona Training Center in 1952. I saw her joy in working there, and I wanted to follow in her footsteps. I am proud to say I have found that same joy at TOP CDE. I love seeing the members come and enjoy themselves daily, accomplish their goals, learning new life skills, and making new friends.