Residential Treatment Center Program for Troubled Teens (Coed ages 12-17)

Program Staff

• Education - BA degree in Social Services, Almeda College of Atlanta, Georgia
• Related Experience - Over 10 years of professional experience in Youth Development Programs including: State of Utah Juvenile Justice System, Youth Technician - SunHawk Academy (St. George, Utah) , Program Supervisor - New Directions (St. George, Utah), Owner/Program Manager - Cinnamon Hills Youth Center (St. George, Utah), Assistant Youth Manager - Heritage Youth Treatment Center (Provo, Utah), Crisis Team Leader - Farmington Bay (Farmington, Utah), Youth Counselor - Red Rock Academy (Hurricane, Utah), Resident Manager.

Phil says - "Paul & Dave Arslanian have worked together as a Team throughout their coaching careers; and now I am very excited to be part of their Team at Eagle Ranch Academy in helping struggling teens get their lives together. After my near death accident, I know that I have a special calling to be working with special children."
Important Message from Executive Director & Founder, Paul Arslanian - "Phil Clark has been a valuable part of Eagle Ranch Academy from the beginning. He was our first Assistant Program Director, after a serious life threatening motorcycle accident, and following his miraculous recovery Phil returned to ERA as one of our valuable Professional Staff. He is truly our "miracle man" and we are honored to have him as an important part of our Team."

• Education - AA degree, Idaho State University; BS degree/MS degree, Brigham Young University.
• Related Experience/Education - Teacher/Coach at Aberdeen Public Schools (Washington), Minidoka County Schools (Idaho), Murray City Schools, Snow College & Weber County Schools (Utah); SunHawk Academy (Professional Staff/Teacher); Rain Dancer Youth Program (Professional Staff/Teacher).

• Related Experience/Education - BS degree in Sociology, Southern Utah University; Sociology Student of the Year; Summa Cum Laude; Red Cliffs Regional Rehabilitation (Direct Care Staff); Sun Hawk Academy (Counselor).

• Related Experience/Education - Skyline Community College (California); Red Rock Canyon School (Residential Director).

Pou says – “It is an honor working with your children. I am tough on them, but I love them like my own. It is always a thrill to see them grow and progress through hard work and love; and I am honored when they ask me to speak at their Graduation. That is my payday.”

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• Related Experience/Education - SunHawk Academy (Lead Staff).

James says – “I have been where these kids are, and have experienced as much or more; and I love being able to provide help and hope through understanding and experience.”

• Related Experience/Education - Bachelor degree/Basketball Letterman, Southern Utah University; SunHawk Academy (Case Manager/Professional Staff); Boswell Regional Center, Mississippi (Residential Service Program Supervisor, overseeing 30+ Direct Health Care employees).

• Related Experience/Education - Everett College; International Air Academy (Criminal Justice).

Asiah says – “I have worked with struggling teens for many years; and I love to see them learn, grow, and return home healthy and happy. Nothing is more rewarding than seeing a family reunited.”

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• Related Experience/Education - AA degree, Dixie State College; Student of the Year, 2000; Summa Cum Laude, 4.0 gpa; Sun Hawk Academy (Professional Staff).

• Related Experience/Education - Dixie State College (Football Player); Eagle Scout; Red Rock Canyon School (Counselor/Advisor).

•Related Experience/Education - Dixie State College (Football Player); Red Rock Canyon School (Student Supervisor). Note - Highly recommended by several Youth Development Professionals to join the ERA Staff.

• Related Experience/Education - US Transport Services (Youth Transporter); Red Rock Canyon School (Unit Leader). Note - After transporting many Students to Youth Programs around the country, it was an easy decision to join the Staff at Eagle Ranch Academy.

• Related Experience/Education - Dixie State College; Manager/Customer Service in several Retail Stores, BUT when her Husband (Alan) fell in love with his job and the Students at Eagle Ranch Academy, he convinced her she would be a natural in Youth Development, and she is.

• Related Experience/Education - US Coast Guard; American Institute of Hypnotherapy; Cinnamon Hills (Assistant Team Leader); Classified Private Security (Field Supervisor).

• Related Experience/Education - Dixie state College; Utah Valley State University; Licensed EMT; St. George City (Life Guard Supervisor); a top Night Time Staff at ERA.

• Related Experience/Education - Southeastern Louisiana University (Criminal Justice); Sun Hawk Academy (Team Leader, 12 Step Training, Life Skills Counselor, 7 Habits); Executive Protection Security (Red Cross & FEMA). After working at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Mississippi, Heidi has found an important niche in the Youth Development field at ERA.

• Related Experience/Education - Sun Hawk Academy (Resident Coach, 12 Step Training, Life Skills); Executive Protection Security (Red Cross & FEMA). Jason and Heidi are a great Team.

• Related Experience/Education - BS degree, Weber State University; State of Utah Juvenile Justice System (Youth Supervisor); Corporate Translator in Japanese, Portuguese, and Spanish.

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• Related Experience/Education - Dixie State College; EMT; Inter-Mountain Health Care (Operating Room Assistant); Liahona Academy (Case Manager, Youth Supervisor).

• Related Experience/Education - Dixie State College; Utah Valley State University; Sky West (Administrative Services); Sun Hawk Academy (Counselor).

• Related Experience/Education - Peninsula College; Colorado Community Central Rockies Leadership Forum; High School Rodeo Coach; Employee Litigation; Teacher; Quarter Circle H Ranch (Housing Supervisor); Mt. Carmel Thunderbird Resort. After attending and then staffing ERA sponsored Emotional Growth Seminars, Tona decided ERA was the place she need to be; and she is definitely making an impact with her Students.

• Education - BA degree in Psychology/Sociology/MS degree in Community Counseling & MS degree in Secondary School Counseling, Adams State College.
• Related Experience - Calvary Chapel Christian School (Developer & Administrator); Dixie State College (Instructor in Human & Child Development); Turning Leaf Wellness Center (Private Counseling & Educational Consultant); Eagle County Combined Courts (Private Counseling & Special Advocate); SunHawk Academy (Therapist); Washington County School District (Middle School Counselor); Eagle County Social Services (Lead Case Manager); San Bernardino County Social Services ( Social Worker).

• Education – Master degree in Social Work, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; BS degree in Psychology/Sociology, Southern Utah University; AS degree, Dixie State College.
• Related Experience/Education – Sun Hawk Academy (Therapist); Southern Utah Home Care and Hospice (Social Worker); Danville Services (Behaviorist); Kolob Care and Rehabilitation (Director of Social Services); Rocky Mountain Child Services (Internship).

Annie says – “I am excited and honored to have joined the outstanding Team of Professionals at Eagle Ranch Academy.”

• BS degree in Sociology (National Honor Society, Club President, Salutatorian), Brigham Young University; Masters degree in Social Work, Brigham Young University.
• Related Experience – Second Nature – Entrada, Wilderness Program (Therapist); Sun Hawk Academy (Therapist); Utah State Department of Corrections (Prison Therapist).

Paul Arslanian, ERA Executive Director says – “Dan was the first Therapist we tried to hire when we first opened in 2005, and we are excited to finally have him join our ERA Team; and our families will be richly rewarded through their association with Dan, and the help he will provide for their Child.”

• Education – M. D. Degree, George Washington University (Washington, D. C.)
• Related Experience/Education – Private Practice of Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatry (St. George, Utah); General Medical Officer (USAF); Clinical Director – In-Patient Child Psychiatry Unit for Primary Children’s Medical Center (Salt Lake City, UT); Director of Youth Services – Utah State Hospital (Provo, UT); Consultant for numerous Hospitals and Mental Health Centers including Idaho State Correctional Institution, SLC Mental Health Center; Program Director Adolescent Unit (St. Alphonsus Regional Center, St. Lukes Regional Center and Intermountain Hospital (Boise, ID).

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•Related Experience/Education – University of Utah; Shamrock Steamship Company (Administrative Assistant); Interim Personnel (Administration).

Bonnie says – “I truly enjoy helping Parents help their Children; and I am honored to be part of the process.”

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