About Me

Hi, I’m Natasha Penn                       

I am an Intervention Specialist with the Friends Program. I am married and have two young boys. I have been with working with Infant for 1 year now.

In my free time, I enjoy reading a good book and place great value in making memories with my family.

Message to the Families

1.     Sharing in the joy of helping families and children has always been a passion of mine from a very young age. I began coaching sports, gained invaluable experience providing in-home therapy, continued my journey into the education community, and never looked back.

2.      Growing up in a home as a sibling of someone with a disability, I can empathize with some of the challenges our families face. Life unfolds in ways you’d never imagine. Live every moment with hope, strength, and courage.

“Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, but learning to dance in the rain.”- Vivian Greene

Education/Training/ Experience

BA in Psychology

Trained in ABA.  Internship at Fresno State, Kremen School of Education

ABA therapist; 3 years

Intensive Behavior Preschool Intervention program; 3 years

Preschool Aide; 1 year

Mod/severe Paraeducator; 1 year

Favorites:

Hobbies: Reading, sports mom, traveling, baking

Kids book: Are You My Mother, The Giving Tree, Very Hungry Caterpillar, How Full is Your Bucket

Kids movie: Moana, Anything Disney

Yummy treats: Baked-goods, choc-dipped strawberries, chia pudding