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Quarter One Issue 2025

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Pediatrics Plus, As we step into the first quarter of 2025, I want to take a moment to reflect on the past and then look forward to the exciting things to come this year.

I started with Pediatrics Plus in 2011 as a Physical Therapist and have since moved into a central administrative role. One thing that I’ve learned throughout this process is that every team member is important, and everyone plays an integral role in Empowering Children to Conquer Their World.

At our sites, teachers, therapists, and RBTs all serve in direct care roles. These roles can be challenging but also rewarding as you experience firsthand the progress that children make each day. Our site and central administrative team members also work meticulously “behind the scenes” to ensure paperwork is processed, compliance is maintained, and so much more.

Our Appropriate Toy Initiative (ATI) Team is one such “behind the scenes” team. ATI was started in 2018 and continues today to not only order toys, furniture, and equipment for our existing sites, but also to order for our new sites. In 2024, our ATI team opened our new location in Van Buren, moved into our Alma preschool expansion, moved into Alma’s newly remodeled therapy space, and opened a temporary location in Cabot. This team’s sole purpose is to prepare each space for occupancy so that our team members can be the hands and feet of the company in serving our children and families.

Looking ahead to this year, we are presented with new opportunities to innovate, collaborate, and continue our growth. Currently, our ATI team is preparing for our permanent Cabot Farm opening in early April and our Little Flock Farm opening in the fall. As we prepare these spaces, we operate with a growth mindset to improve and create new processes through team collaboration during our continued expansion.

I feel so honored to be a part of this organization in supporting our mission of Empowering Children to Conquer Their World. I want to express my appreciation for the effort of all team members as we work together to support this mission. We were able to serve over 6,000 children in 2024 because of your efforts. The first quarter of each year is also the perfect time to renew our commitment to excellence and support each other in achieving our goals. I am looking forward to continuing to serve alongside each of you throughout 2025!

Brittany Sexson, VP of Streamline & Systems

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We would like to challenge our team members to live in the moment but with a perspective pointing forward. We want to continue to dream small in each and every opportunity that we have serving children and families, but we want to do it with “Someday” in mind.

At Pediatrics Plus, our vision of empowering children to conquer their world is accomplished day in and day out by our team members. Without you – we cannot accomplish this vision.

Pediatrics Plus is able to serve others because of one incredible resource - our people. We don’t just want to point our eyes toward “Someday” for our children and families, we want to challenge you to think about your personal “Someday” dreams. We value our team members and want to help provide resources to see you accomplish your personal “Someday” dreams.

Please take time to pause, reflect, and then tell us your top 3 “Someday” dreams.

Thank you for choosing to be a part of Pediatrics Plus!

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You can also nominate a team member of the month by directly emailing your director or hr@pediatricsplus.com

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Spring Break

The barn is now complete at Conway Farm, and we’ve welcomed our animals to their new home!

The sheep are enjoying lounging in the hay, while the highland cow, Holly, and our mini mare, Abby love grazing and taking in the sights of the farm.

Each morning at the Bryant Farm, the ducks are given fresh water and hay. The hay provides warmth, keeps them off the cold ground, and helps maintain a clean pen.

In our hoop house, crops are thriving thanks to the steady 40°F temperatures on cold nights and 90°F daytime highs.

Cauliflower, broccoli, collards, and chicory are all growing well in these conditions.

WE ARE THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE THE NEWEST ADDITION TO OUR TEAM

Emma Gillaspy Licensed Associate Counselor Emma is serving families at our Cantrell location. She has immediate availibility.

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT...

Call Us (501) 891-5492

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Our spring semester is ramping up with new programs being added daily! One great way to view all of the programs and family support opportunities is by viewing the calendar on our website. As we begin to plan for 2025, we are anticipating another successful year of getting ACE Tennis — Conway children, teens, and young adults with special www.communityconnectionsar.org/ace-tennis needs involved in our various sports and arts ACTS Jr.— Russellville programs across the state, as well as connecting their families with others for support and www.communityconnectionsar.org/actsjr encouragement. We currently have Art, Basketball, Art — Russellville and Martial Arts programs, along with our Parent www.communityconnectionsar.org/art Support Group & Respite Care, but programs and Basketball — Greenwood locations are continually being added. www.communityconnectionsar.org/basketball Bowling — Cabot | Rogers www.communityconnectionsar.org/bowling Kids’ Triathlon — Conway www.communityconnectionsar.org/kids-triathlon As programs begin to start up, this is a perfect Martial Arts — Conway | Morrilton time to start volunteering! Whether arts, www.communityconnectionsar.org/martial-arts sports, or family support, we have something TOP Soccer — Conway for everyone. If you've thought about volunteering but haven't taken that first step, www.communityconnectionsar.org/top-soccer we encourage you to step out and sign up Young Adult Social Group — Central AR | Russellville today. In just 3 easy steps, you can be on your www.communityconnectionsar.org/yasg way to making an impact in the life of a child with special needs and their family.

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bianca baratti vaughan lac 1 year

brooke womack ST Contractor 1 year

anna joslin cta 1 year jessica young cta 1 year triniti cooley cta 1 year paola santiago moreira cta 1 year anna coleman cta 1 year addy craig cta 1 year aaliyah crutcher medical assit. 1 year mariah clement cta 1 year daynette horn medical assit. 1 year joy williams cta 1 year erounnia hearon clt 1 year diamond white clt 1 year

tavai perks rbt pilot prog. 1 year jodicie bise rbt pilot prog. 1 year michelle wright rbt pilot prog. 1 year suzanne sieder rbt pilot prog. 1 year kylie atkinson rbt pilot prog. 1 year madalyn gathright rbt pilot prog. 1 year gulliver ekrut rbt pilot prog. 1 year taylor gamaza cta 1 year malie hannah clt 1 year aliyah horn cta 1 year ashley clemmons cta 1 year jasmine billy food prog. specialist 1 year

1 Year Anniversaries tyrika willis cta 1 year

morgan jarvis clt 1 year

kearston hayes cta 1 year

dustin johnson food program specialist 1 year

nyejah lee cta 1 year nick rasmussen controller 1 year taylor bass rbt-pilot prog. 1 year lexxi canady rbt-pilot prog. 1 year kylie crouch cota 1 year kennedy dixon clt 1 year samantha dunn rn 1 year ayanna gilbert cta 1 year whitney hazeslip rbt-pilot prog.1 year addison horn cta 1 year ismarelda whitworth rbt-pilot prog. 1 year

latavia johnson cta 1 year angel kinney cota 1 year tiffany kones cta 1 year amanda mcbrayer pt 1 year lena mcdonald clt 1 year ashley miller cta 1 year brianna murillo rbt-pilot prog. 1 year kayla posado clt 1 year traevia stayton clt 1 year julie watson pta 1 year chelsey parks CLT 1 year

2-5 Year Anniversaries hilary arthur rbt 2 years lauren bennett rbt obu fws 2 years malik blower rbt 2 years kristin bunnell ot 2 years cassandra chapman clt 2 years baylee dixon rbt-pilot prog. 2 years leslie harris cta 2 years Elizabeth pierce clt 2 years niyah lane rbt-pilot prog. 2 years kaulyn loe st 2 years zachary maxey rbt fws 2 years chelsey moore preschool dir. 2 years dana morgan st 2 years stephenie orf rbt-pilot prog. 2 years

radreka perry cta 2 years taylor schmitt rbt-pilot prog. 2 years julian sherbert rbt-pilot prog. 2 years sarah swaim ot 2 years alexis wilson lpc 2 years

lorie willhite cta 2 years Perla martinezvillegas clt 2 years allison chapman clt 2 years ashlie connor pt 3 years

cali montgomery rbt pilot prog. 2 years

madalyn crow recruiting coord.

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caroline latture rbt fws 2 years

kelly massey recruiter 3 years

brooke scheffler rbt pilot prog. 2 years

rosa posada clt 3 years

sariah valley rbt pilot prog. 2 years

kera schraeder rbt-pilot prog. 3 years

mackenzie hamilton bcba 2 years

allyson tucker lead cota supervisor 3 years

april fields site support specialist 2 years

Courtney overbey RBT trainer 3 years

shelbie alves rbt pilot prog. 2 years

Julie anderson st 4 years

kristin smith clt 2 years

katherine coggins pt 4 years

2-5 Year Anniversaries amiera landry st 4 years

hannah cox bcba 4 years

kaylee nail admin team lead 4 years

crystal kidd clt 4 years

lynn pearson vp of human resources 4 years

Jasmin burton cota 5 years

hope wofford senior director 4 years

maria breeding rbt-pilot prog. 5 years rachel Chambers cota 5 years

Ashley counts lead cota supervisor 4 years

savannah coe lcsw 5 years

Olivia carter lead cota supervisor 4 years

caroline davis st 5 years

christie philayvanh bcba 4 years logan hunt cota 4 years megan miller ot 4 years

angel evans ot 5 years latoya hood cota 5 years carolyn humphrey pt 5 years

6-9 Year Anniversaries elca eboule rbt 6 years

lesley licon staff accountant 7 years

wednesday hoover compliance admin 6 years

shaina ross ot 7 years

melissa jones st 6 years

colby sutton ot 7 years

sadie perrin bcba 6 years

jessica white st 7 years

brittany rodriguez st 6 years

Krista bleifus pt 9 years

shannon vaughan clt 6 years

paula johnson ot 9 years

kirstin bowman cta teach 6 years

stephanie gilbert ot 9 years

jed johnson preschool dir. 6 years

cassie smith ot 9 years

dawn dickerson ot evaluator 7 years

Amanda Lee COTA 9 Years

10+ Year Anniversaries Courtney regester st 10 years tera swofford inactive medicaid & PA Coord. 10 years Charles garrett it technician 11 years betsey benson pt team lead 11 years Scarlett jones rise exec. director 12 years sonya brown clt teach 12 years amelia howell st 13 years jennifer northem st 13 years amanda ramsey rn 13 years angela quattlebaum pt 14 years shannon weber st 17 years patricia nelson clinical dir. psch. testing 19 years donna thomason ot 23 years