Rise Team
The Rise is truly fortunate to have a remarkable team supporting our mission, both in the classroom and behind the scenes. From our esteemed administration and faulty to our dedicated teachers and therapists, we unite in our commitment to ensure that all students, regardless of ability, receive access to a top-tier education.

Karen Pullam M.S.
Executive Director
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Lauretta Andrews
Assistant Director

Kati Medina
Lead Teacher
Baby Blue Room

Kimberly Cuellar
Instructional Assistant
Baby Blue Room

Coming Soon
Instructional Assistant
Baby Blue Room

Coming Soon
Lead Teacher
Purple Room

Chloe Hernandez
Instructional Assistant
Purple Room

Leslee Vela
Instructional Assistant Purple Room
Physical Therapy:​
Jacob Campbell, PTA
​Shannon Hathaway, PTA
Rehabilitation Manager:
Florence Tiller, MS, CCC/SLP
Occupational Therapy​:
Rachel Leanos COTA
Rachel Garcia, COTA
Speech Therapy​:
Julie Whiteneck, MS, CCC/SLP
Sarah Gleinser, MS, CCC/SLP
Music Therapy​:
Kay Van Derostyne

Coming Soon
Lead Teacher
Green Room

Kassandra Rosales
Instructional Assistant
Green Room

Cameron Spencer
Instructional Assistant
Green Room

Veronica Olvera M.S.
Lead Teacher
Blue Room

Alexa Vargas
Instructional Assistant
Blue Room

Karina Subuh
Instructional Assistant
Blue Room

Yvonne Perez ​
Lead Teacher
Red Room

Coming Soon
Instructional Assistant
Red Room

Marisela Mondragon
Instructional Assistant
Red Room
