ABOUT US
Beginning in 2017, a group of four of us participated in the MAP (Multi Agency Planning) process through Employment First. This group of four had representation from the Warren County Educational Service Center (WCESC), Warren County Board of Developmental Disabilities (WCBDD), Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD), and the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD). The goal of this group was to provide a product we thought was needed in our community. Through countless hours of meeting and talking with educators, parents, agency personnel, and community businesses, we felt creating a website as a one stop shop for transition was the answer. This website is the product of the last two years’ worth of work. This website is a live document meaning that updates will occur when needed. If you come across a new resource that you think would help others, please let us know!! We want this website to be the best it can be! Thank you for visiting our website! We hope it was helpful to you!!!
Amanda PennixAmanda Pennix is the Transition Supervisor for the Warren County ESC. She is the Supervisor of the Transition Living Classrooms (TLC) in Waynesville and also the School Based Transition Coordinators. Amanda has been in education since 1994 when she started her career as an Elementary Education teacher in Oakwood, Ohio. She earned her Master of Education degree in 2015 and her Transition to Work Endorsement in 2016. She has been working for the Warren County ESC for the last 5 years in Transition. Amanda actively participates in multiple committees promoting transition in the Warren County area. Amanda can be reached via email: |
BRITTANY CONNERBrittany Conner is the Transition Manager at Warren County Board of Developmental Disabilities. In her current role as Transition Manager, she has worked with many community partners to develop and implement transition programming (the School to Adult Life Transition series, the Work Adjustment program, the Summer Youth Work Experience program, and the Summer Opportunities camps). She’s worked in various positions serving individuals with disabilities and their families for over 20 years. She hopes to help families and staff connect to resources and achieve their goals. Brittany can be reached via email: |
ERIN IMMELLErin Immell is the Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor in Warren County. Her office is located at the Ohio Means Jobs building in Lebanon, Ohio where she manages mainly Transition Youth cases for Warren and Butler County schools. She received her Master’s in Rehabilitation Counseling with a specialization in Severe Disability, from Wright State University in 1995. Her background and experience is varied, including roles in project management, account management, sales, training, marketing, and wellness. In the area of rehabilitation she has experience as a case manager in a vocational habilitation center, and as a vocational evaluator in a hospital-based work capacity center. Erin is also a certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor who is specialized in working with people with Parkinson Disease, and older adults. Erin can be reached via email: |
SARA HARRISSara Harris is an Intervention Specialist. Sara started her professional career in business, but left to pursue her lifelong dream of becoming a teacher. In 2012, Sara finished her Master of Education and received her Intervention Specialist license. Sara has worked tirelessly to learn all she can about Transition to better serve the families she works with. Sara participates in many professional development events on Transition where she lends her expertise and enthusiasm. |
Amanda Pennix
Amanda Pennix is the Transition Supervisor for the Warren County ESC. She is the Supervisor of the Transition Living Classrooms (TLC) in Waynesville and also the School Based Transition Coordinators. Amanda has been in education since 1994 when she started her career as an Elementary Education teacher in Oakwood, Ohio. She earned her Master of Education degree in 2015 and her Transition to Work Endorsement in 2016. She has been working for the Warren County ESC for the last 5 years in Transition. Amanda actively participates in multiple committees promoting transition in the Warren County area. Amanda can be reached via email:
Brittany Conner
Brittany Conner is the Transition Manager at Warren County Board of Developmental Disabilities. In her current role as Transition Manager, she has worked with many community partners to develop and implement transition programming (the School to Adult Life Transition series, the Work Adjustment program, the Summer Youth Work Experience program, and the Summer Opportunities camps). She’s worked in various positions serving individuals with disabilities and their families for over 20 years. She hopes to help families and staff connect to resources and achieve their goals. Brittany can be reached via email:
Erin Immell
Erin Immell is the Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor in Warren County. Her office is located at the Ohio Means Jobs building in Lebanon, Ohio where she manages mainly Transition Youth cases for Warren and Butler County schools. She received her Master’s in Rehabilitation Counseling with a specialization in Severe Disability, from Wright State University in 1995. Her background and experience is varied, including roles in project management, account management, sales, training, marketing, and wellness. In the area of rehabilitation she has experience as a case manager in a vocational habilitation center, and as a vocational evaluator in a hospital-based work capacity center. Erin is also a certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor who is specialized in working with people with Parkinson Disease, and older adults. Erin can be reached via email:
Sara Harris
Sara Harris is an Intervention Specialist. Sara started her professional career in business, but left to pursue her lifelong dream of becoming a teacher. In 2012, Sara finished her Master of Education and received her Intervention Specialist license. Sara has worked tirelessly to learn all she can about Transition to better serve the families she works with. Sara participates in many professional development events on Transition where she lends her expertise and enthusiasm.
Consultative Partners
Keith Banner
Keith Banner is the Community Life Engagement Project Manager for SW Ohio through DODD. Keith lent his vast knowledge and experience with the DD world in helping in the creation of this website. His passion and voice for individuals with disabilities helped guide the group in creating this resource for Warren County residents.